National Law Enforcement Ministry

Law Enforcement Chaplain Training Program

In response to the growing need for emotional and spiritual care to law enforcement officers, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) has developed the Law Enforcement Chaplain Training Program (LECTP), taught by former law enforcement officers. This Biblically based training has no prerequisites and is free of charge. It is open to active-duty/retired law enforcement officers, chaplains, pastors, and anyone interested in serving regardless of their experience in law enforcement. Note: this training does not qualify participants to be certified as a “police chaplain” or a Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplain. If you are interested in training to become a BG-RRT chaplain, find more information here.


Training objectives:

At the end of this course, students should be able to accomplish the following training objectives:

  • Define law enforcement ministry and explain why it is necessary.
  • Identify and explain the Biblical foundations of law enforcement ministry.
  • Understand the history of law enforcement.
  • Explain the unique challenges faced by law enforcement officers, including the physical, mental, social, and spiritual challenges.
  • List common law enforcement personality traits and explain how they affect ministry.
  • Discuss issues that law enforcement officers face:
    • Grief-defining and discussing impacts
    • Suicide, including risk factors, warning signs, and intervention strategies
    • Substance abuse and the role that pain plays in it
  • Explain God’s plan on how to handle pain in our lives.
  • Discuss the ways that law enforcement families are impacted.
  • Describe the practical aspects of ministry to law enforcement officers.
  • Identify your role as police chaplain in various specific ministry situations.
  • Discuss compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.
  • List the ways chaplains can care for themselves and avoid burnout.

Spokane, Washington

Postponed until 2025

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Ocala, Florida

January 27-30, 2025

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Lubbock, Texas

February 3-6, 2025

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Round Rock, Texas

February 24-27, 2025

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Huntington, West Virginia

March 24-27, 2025

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Edneyville, North Carolina

April 14-17, 2025

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Pearl, Mississippi

April 28-May 1, 2025

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York, Pennsylvania

May 5-8, 2025

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Westminster, Maryland

May 19-22, 2025

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Jackson Springs, North Carolina

August 25-28, 2025

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Lenexa, Kansas

September 15-18, 2025

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Tucson, Arizona

November 17-20, 2025

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If you have previously registered and need to change class location, email [email protected] to cancel your reservation before signing up for an additional site.

*Classes are subject to cancellation in the event of low enrollments 30 days prior to the training.

Certifications:

  • You will receive a BG-RRT LECTP certificate upon completion of this training.
  • While completion of LECTP meets most requirements for BG-RRT chaplaincy, please note that an approved application along with further training will still be required in order to deploy as a BG-RRT chaplain. You can learn more here.

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RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy
RRT Spokane LECTP Chaplain Training at the Spokane Public Safety Training Agency, Police Academy

FAQ's

  • What will the schedule look like?

    We will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. An hour and a half lunch is given every day, however, lunch will not be provided. Breaks will be given throughout the day, as well.

  • Will I still get credit if I miss a portion of the class?

    No, all attendees need to be present for the entire duration of the course to receive credit for the Billy Graham Law Enforcement Chaplain Training Program.

  • Do I need to bring anything?

    You will receive the course manual via email prior to the training. Please bring a laptop or notepad to take notes.

  • Who is this training for?

    Active law enforcement, retired law enforcement, chaplains, pastors, and anyone interested in serving law enforcement.

  • What is the dress code?

    Casual.

  • Is this training available online?

    No, there are sessions in this training that require face-to-face conversations in a group setting.

  • What do I do if I want to host a training?

    If you are interested in hosting a LECTP at your location, please ensure the following requirements can be met and then contact us. You need a venue that comfortably holds 40 people and has audio/visual equipment for PowerPoint and video presentations, as well as Wi-Fi. Our preferred types of training locations are: police or sheriff’s department, law enforcement training academy, or a community college. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that at least 20 people are confirmed for the training to avoid potential cancellations. Lastly, we ask that you provide water and coffee for attendees. If these requirements can be met, please contact our National Law Enforcement Ministry at [email protected] for further information.

  • What is BG-RRT chaplaincy all about?

    The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team trains God’s people for grief ministry and deploys crisis-trained chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care to those affected by man-made or natural disasters. You can learn more about BG-RRT chaplaincy here.

  • I have other questions.

    For any questions concerning LECTP or if you need further assistance, please call the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association—Rapid Response Team, toll-free 800-788-4888, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m–4:30 p.m. (Eastern time). You may also email our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, at [email protected].

Support

You can help provide law enforcement couples an opportunity to be strengthened in their faith through the BG-RRT Law Enforcement Ministry. This ministry works to show appreciation and support in various ways: annual marriage resiliency retreats for wounded officers and their spouses held at Mystic Lake Lodge, law enforcement chaplain trainings, critical incidence response ministry, and law enforcement appreciation events and retreats. All of these are Bible-based opportunities for law enforcement officers and their families to grow and be strengthened in the calling God has placed on their lives.

Give to Law Enforcement Appreciation Events

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Pray

Prayer is the most important gift you can give. Please keep these specific requests in your prayers:

  • Ask God to protect our law enforcement officers serving in communities around the country.
  • Pray for officers and their families who have been injured or involved in a shooting
  • Pray for the outreach of the Billy Graham Law Enforcement Ministry.