Course Introduction
What if the greatest need in every person is not something to be fixed—but something to be revealed? Chaplaincy: Developing the Treasure Hunter trains you to see people the way God sees them: not as problems defined by pain, trauma, or circumstance, but as vessels carrying divine value. In this course, Dr. Mike Cowen equips chaplains to move beyond surface-level ministry and into identity-based care—learning how to uncover God’s purpose in individuals, speak life into broken places, and walk people toward transformation with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
What You’ll Learn
In this five-session course, you will discover:
Treasure vs. Vessel – Understand the biblical foundation of 2 Corinthians 4:7 and learn how to distinguish between a person’s true identity (the treasure) and their experiences, trauma, and behavior (the vessel).
The Treasure Hunter Mindset – Develop the ability to see people through God’s redemptive lens, focusing on who they are in Christ rather than what they’ve been through.
Treasure Forward, Vessel Back – Learn how to lead with identity first, addressing the heart before circumstances, and creating space for lasting change rather than temporary relief.
Hope as a Tool for Transformation – Discover how hope functions as the “crowbar” that opens the heart, enabling people to receive truth, healing, and forward movement.
The Stair-Step Process of Change – Gain insight into how transformation unfolds over time, helping you walk with people patiently, wisely, and without unrealistic expectations.
Why This Course Matters
Frontline ministry often places chaplains in the middle of crisis, trauma, and brokenness. Without the right perspective, it is easy to focus on behavior, circumstances, or urgency rather than identity. This course provides a framework that preserves compassion while producing lasting fruit—teaching you how to call people forward instead of managing their pain, how to lead with hope instead of pressure, and how to minister without becoming emotionally entangled. This course equips you to bring Heaven’s perspective into Earth’s hardest moments by uncovering what God has already placed within every life.
Course Features
- 5 video sessions with Dr. Mike Cowen
- Downloadable course overview with practical application guide
- Certificate of completion
- 1 credit hour toward a Warrior Notes School of Ministry degree
- Taught in the Spirit-filled, practical teaching style you expect from Warrior Notes
If you are ready to move beyond crisis management into identity-based ministry, Chaplaincy: Developing the Treasure Hunter will transform how you care for people.
Please Note the Following...
This course contains sensitive content, including topics such as suicide and violence, and is intended for adults ages 18 and older (or with parental/guardian permission). The material is presented from a biblical, Spirit-filled perspective to equip believers with wisdom and compassion for ministering in life’s most difficult situations. This course DOES NOT provide chaplaincy certification OR REPLACE professional counseling or medical advice.
Meet Mike
Dr. Mike Cowen is passionate about equipping the Body of Christ and helping believers unlock their God-given destiny. Called into ministry at 17, he has faithfully served for over 25 years as a pastor, teacher, and mentor. Mike graduated from the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry, Life Christian University, and holds his doctorate through Warrior Notes School of Ministry, where he also serves as Dean.
In addition to pastoral ministry, Mike has spent more than a decade serving as a Police Chaplain, ministering to first responders on the frontlines of crisis and helping establish chaplaincy programs in multiple cities. His experience spans crisis intervention and long-term relationship building that bring healing and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to these courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any devices you own.
When will the payments be collected for the payment plan?
The first payment will be collected at the time of purchase. The subsequent payments will be collected on the same day of each month. The date payment is due CANNOT be altered or delayed.
Will I lose access to my course if I can't make my payments?
Yes. If the payment does not go through on the appropriate date, then we will attempt collecting payment the 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after the initial attempt. If payment is not collected by the 14th day after, you will be automatically removed from the course. We use Teachable's payment processing system, and therefore we cannot alter these rules.