As we are a new nonprofit organization, we are starting slow in launching our effort to recruit chaplains all over the country. Generally, we will recruit chaplains modeled after the Michigan State Police Chaplain's Program, one of the most thorough and complete programs in the country. That program (MSP) also generally follows the protocol of the military chaplaincy - which we will do also.
To begin, we will use the following procedures until the Board of Directors has a chance to refine them over the time limit the board sets to have these procedures more concrete.
Must agree to our statement of 'who we are,' our mission and core values.
Must be an ordained minister of the Judeo-Christian faith and have pastored 5 years prior to application. (Credit can be given for other types of ministry service, but must be spelled out specifically for the Board to consider.)
Must submit for now a complete resume of Christian ministry service, with dates and locations, including a copy of Ordination papers.
Must submit to a complete background check for clearance to serve.
Must submit 3 references in ministry and 2 outside ministry. (Cannot be family.) Include name, address, city, state, zip, phone, cell and email address.
Must commit to the annual $50 chaplains fee, including sending check with paperwork when applying. (non-refundable if not accepted into APCA, as this is used for payment for background check and follow-ups all the way to acceptance/denial.) Thereafter, chaplains annual fees are used to provide free New Testaments to any officer requesting one, constant website updating/hosting, services to police officers, materials requested and general expenses as determined by the Board of Directors.
Final approval by the Board of Directors
After final approval, A certificate of "Certified Police Chaplain", a challenge coin, a Peacemakers New Testament, a Covenant & Code of Ethics, plus an ID card will be sent. Applicant must send us a picture (in uniform or out) 1 1/16 H by 1 6/16 W to fit space on ID card. (ID will be laminated)
