Course Introduction
Do you know you’re called—but want clarity on how that calling actually functions in real life? Chaplaincy: The Calling and the Office is a practical, Spirit-led training that moves you from identity into action—helping you understand how chaplaincy operates when compassion, presence, and wisdom meet real-world need. Taught by Dr. Mike Cowen, this course equips you to serve effectively in crisis, trauma, and everyday life by carrying God’s heart with clarity, authority, and integrity, whether you are discerning chaplaincy or already serving on the frontlines.
What You’ll Learn
In this five-session course, you will discover:
The Calling of a Chaplain – Understand what it means to be Christ’s ambassador, carrying the ministry of reconciliation into real-world settings through spiritual and emotional support.
The Office of a Chaplain – Learn the difference between calling and office, using the Good Samaritan as a blueprint for compassion in action: observe, engage, stabilize, support, and follow through.
The Power of Presence – Discover why presence is a chaplain’s most effective tool, how it communicates value without words, and why it must come before counsel, advice, or instruction.
Practicing the Power of Presence – Develop practical skills in active listening, spiritual assessment, asking the right questions, and discerning what kind of care is truly needed in each situation.
Becoming a Good Listener – Master essential listening tools that help you assess accurately, avoid assumptions, hear the Holy Spirit clearly, and provide wise, effective care to people in complex situations.
Why This Course Matters
Many believers sense God’s call but struggle to translate it into daily ministry. Chaplaincy is not about religious activity—it is about bringing Heaven’s solutions into Earth’s problems through presence, compassion, and Spirit-led care. This course trains you to move beyond surface-level ministry, helping you serve people in their hardest moments with emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and practical wisdom so you can represent Christ with clarity and love in any environment.
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 from simply knowing you are called to understanding how that calling is lived out, Chaplaincy: The Calling and the Office will equip you with the mindset, tools, and spiritual foundation to serve effectively.
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.