CCTSRC International Chaplaincy Corps
Raising morally grounded, professionally trained chaplains for peace, healing, and unity across Africa
🎯 Vision
To be Africa’s leading Chaplain Corps, raising morally grounded, professionally trained chaplains who advance peace, healing, and unity across institutions and nations.
🎯 Mission
- Contribute to the fulfilment of African Union Aspirations 2, 3, and 6 by promoting peace, good governance, human rights, and inclusive development through chaplaincy.
- Foster harmony among humanity by mediating conflict, building bridges across cultures and faiths, and advocating for justice and forgiveness.
- Offer spiritual, emotional, and moral support in schools, hospitals, prisons, workplaces, and communities to restore dignity and hope.
- Make chaplaincy education and certification affordable and available to all promoters of peace, reconciliation, and social welfare.
- Strengthen Christian unity, uphold sound doctrine, and defend the integrity and witness of the Church in society.
- Operate an Association of Chaplain Corps in Africa to monitor, evaluate, and set standards for chaplaincy practice and ethics across the continent.
- Equip chaplains with practical skills, ethical grounding, and cultural competence to serve effectively in diverse and high-stress environments.
- Collaborate with governments, faith organizations, NGOs, and academic bodies to integrate chaplaincy into national peacebuilding and social development efforts.
Advancing African Union Agenda 2063 – Aspirations 2, 3 & 6
Aspiration 2
A continent of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law.
Aspiration 3
An Africa of good health and quality of life for all citizens through access to healthcare, nutrition, and social protection.
Aspiration 6
An Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially women and youth.
A Prophetic Call to Chaplaincy
The CCTSRC International Chaplaincy Corps is not merely an organization—it is a movement of spiritually mature, professionally trained, and nationally recognized chaplains serving across military, health, education, prison, corporate, and community sectors.
Through partnerships with Triumphant Christian University of America (USA) and La Plage Meta Verse, we are raising African solution-bearers who minister with excellence, rank with integrity, and serve with global impact.
Rank Structure
1. Founder & Chief Chaplain General
⭐ + Laurel Wreath
Role: Supreme head, founder, and spiritual authority globally. Sets doctrine, signs ordinations, represents at AU/UN/government level.
Qualification: Doctorate in Theology/Ministry, 15+ years leadership, internationally ordained.
2. Chief Chaplain
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Role: Executive head of training and policy. Manages curriculum, accreditation, and global standards.
Qualification: Doctorate/Master’s, 10+ years leadership.
3. General Superintendent of Chaplains
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Role: Manages day-to-day operations across regions. Supervises Deputy Superintendents and ensures policy implementation.
Qualification: Master’s/Doctorate, 10+ years leadership.
4. Deputy Superintendent of Chaplains
⭐
Role: Assists the General Superintendent. Oversees multiple regions, coordinates programs, acts in absence.
Qualification: Master’s, 7-10 years leadership.
5. General Chaplain
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Role: Senior field leader overseeing multiple regions or large national programs. Bridges command and field operations.
Qualification: Master’s in Theology/Chaplaincy, 7-10 years experience, ordained.
6. Regional Commandant
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Role: Heads chaplaincy for a zone or continent region. Supervises State Commandants and enforces standards.
Qualification: Master’s/Bachelor’s, 5+ years field experience.
7. State Commandant
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Role: Leads chaplaincy in a state/province. Coordinates Area Commandants, deployments, outreach, government liaison.
Qualification: Bachelor’s, 3-5 years experience, crisis management and counseling training.
8. Area Commandant
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Role: Supervises a cluster of districts/LGAs. Mentors Senior Chaplains, ensures reporting and record-keeping.
Qualification: Diploma, 2+ years field service.
9. Senior Chaplain
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Role: Leads a chaplaincy unit in a school, hospital, prison, or workplace. Provides care, counseling, and trains junior chaplains.
Qualification: Certified Chaplain, 1-2 years experience.
10. Chaplain Captain
⭐
Role: Manages 2-5 Chaplain Officers in one institution or project. Reports to Senior Chaplain.
Qualification: Completed CCTSRC Advanced Field Training, 1 year experience.
11. Chaplain Officer
Silver Bar
Role: Provides direct spiritual support, visitation, prayer, and emergency response. Liaises with institution admin.
Qualification: Completed CCTSRC Chaplain Officer Training, Certificate in Chaplaincy/Bible School.
12. Cadet Chaplain / Trainee
Plain Epaulette
Role: In training. Field attachment and supervised duties only. Learns ethics, counseling, crisis response, protocol.
Qualification: Minimum SSCE, committed Christian, admitted to Chosen Seminary or partner school.
Structure Logic: Gold Stars = Command/Policy Ranks 1-6 | Silver Stars/Bars = Field/Operational Ranks 7-12
Command Structure & Leadership Ratios
12. Cadet Chaplain / Trainee
Stage 1: Foundation | Plain Epaulette
Role: Starting point. Discovery, discipline, spiritual grounding.
11. Certified Associate Chaplain
Stage 2: Basic Certificate | Online Only
Role: Commissioned associate, serves under supervision.
10. Chaplain Officer
Stage 3: After Field Practicum | Silver Bar
Role: Fully operational. Pastoral duties, crisis intervention, outreach.
9. Chaplain Captain
Team Lead / Center Coordinator | ⭐
Role: Manages 2-5 Officers. Backbone of operational units.
8. Senior Chaplain
5+ Years Service | Stage 4 | ⭐
Role: Mentor to juniors. Leads units in schools, hospitals, prisons.
7. Area Commandant
Oversees 1–3 LGAs | ⭐
Role: Bridge between local operations and state strategy.
6. State Commandant
Oversees 1 State | ⭐
Role: Coordinates resources, government liaison, drives mission.
5. Regional Commandant
Oversees 3–6 States | ⭐
Role: Highest operational rank. Guardian of CCTSRC standards.
4. General Chaplain
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Role: Senior field leader overseeing multiple regions.
3. Deputy Superintendent of Chaplains
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Role: Oversees multiple regions. Acts in absence.
2. General Superintendent of Chaplains
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Role: Manages day-to-day operations across regions.
1. Chief Chaplain / Founder & Chief Chaplain General
⭐ + Laurel Wreath
Role: Supreme head and spiritual authority globally.
📊 Leadership Ratios – Command Structure
Step Forward. Take Your Place.
The nation needs Chaplains. Whether you are a secondary school graduate or a seasoned professional, there is a rank for you.
Apply to Join the CorpsAffiliation Benefits
✅ TCUA & Christian Leadership Alliance Partnership
Theology Degree pathways for chaplains from Certificate to Doctorate & International Chaplaincy Ordination with CLA – USA
✅ Digital Training
La Plage Meta Verse metaverse campus & blockchain credentials
✅ Global Recognition
Your rank is recognized across Nigeria, USA, and partner nations
✅ Annual Summit
Leadership development, networking, and ordination tracks
Apply to Join the Corps
Application Process:
- Choose your entry rank based on your current qualification and experience.
- Submit application with CV and credentials.
- Attend CCTSRC Chaplaincy Orientation online or in-person.
- Receive insignia, ID card, and letter of commission.
Application Form Structure
The application form will collect: Personal details, Academic & ministry credentials, Ministry experience, Referee contacts, Rank selection, and Statement of calling.
Contact & Commissioning
CCTSRC International Headquarters
Ekiti State, Nigeria
Email: chaplaincy.cctsrc@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +234 903 629 7195
“Commissioned to heal, lead, and transform Africa for Christ.”
CHOSEN COLLEGE OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES, RESEARCH AND CHAPLAINCY, NIGERIA 