Where Certification Becomes Lifelong Alignment
An alumni and apostolic network for certified chaplains committed to sustainable service and continued formation.
You were certified to serve. You were not called to serve alone.
THERE IS HOPE
Why Chaplain Life Network Exists
Chaplains were never meant to serve in isolation. CLN was established to ensure that certification leads to continuity, not separation. As both an alumni network and an apostolic covering structure, CLN provides:
- Continued theological sharpening.
- Professional accountability.
- Structured communitY.
- Ongoing leadership development.
- Relational support among aligned chaplains and spiritual care leaders.
We believe chaplains deserve more than credentials
You deserve continuity!
Who May Join Chaplain Life Network...
Membership is available exclusively to:
- Previously Certified Chaplains
- Life Training Academy (LTA) Certified Chaplain student
This is not an open public network.
CLN is intentionally designed for those who have completed — or are completing — formal chaplaincy training through Life Training Academy or recognized certification pathways.
Annual Enrollment Period: June 1 – June 30. LTA students may request to join during their active cohort.
Ready to Continue Your Formation?
Continue to ApplicationWhat Our Members Access...
BENEFITÂ 1
🤝 Private Chaplain Community
- Secure, private online community
- Fellowship with certified chaplains
- Encouragement, prayer, and peer support
BENEFITÂ 2
🎓 Ongoing Learning & Development
- Monthly learning sessions
- Continuing education opportunities
- Free and discounted trainings
- Discounted registration for select LTA events
BENEFITÂ 3
🧠Professional & Ministry Support
- Teaching opportunities within LTA & CLN
- Recommendation letters upon request
- Automatic Annual Chaplain ID card renewal alerts
BENEFITÂ 4
🌱 Exclusive LTA Privileges
- Access to future Life Training Academy initiatives
- Priority invitations
- Early notifications for leadership opportunities
Community That Feels Like Family
Yes, we are structured. Yes, we are accountable. But we also laugh together.
CLN is a space where chaplains:
- Exchange wisdom
- Share real experiences from the field
- Pray for one another during difficult assignments
- Celebrate milestones and new opportunities
- Encourage each other through transitions
- Laugh, reflect, and grow together
We honor excellence. We also honor humanity.
This is not surface-level networking. It is a meaningful connection among people who understand the weight of the call.
You will find sharpening here. You will also find support.
Community That Feels Like Family
Yes, we are structured. Yes, we are accountable. But we also laugh together.
CLN is a space where chaplains:
- Exchange wisdom
- Share real experiences from the field
- Pray for one another during difficult assignments
- Celebrate milestones and new opportunities
- Encourage each other through transitions
- Laugh, reflect, and grow together
We honor excellence. We also honor humanity.
This is not surface-level networking. It is a meaningful connection among people who understand the weight of the call.
You will find sharpening here. You will also find support.
Community That Feels Like Family
Yes, we are structured. Yes, we are accountable. But we also laugh together.
CLN is a space where chaplains:
- Exchange wisdom
- Share real experiences from the field
- Pray for one another during difficult assignments
- Celebrate milestones and new opportunities
- Encourage each other through transitions
- Laugh, reflect, and grow together
We honor excellence. We also honor humanity.
This is not surface-level networking. It is a meaningful connection among people who understand the weight of the call.
You will find sharpening here. You will also find support.
Community That Feels Like Family
Yes, we are structured. Yes, we are accountable. But we also laugh together.
CLN is a space where chaplains:
- Exchange wisdom
- Share real experiences from the field
- Pray for one another during difficult assignments
- Celebrate milestones and new opportunities
- Encourage each other through transitions
- Laugh, reflect, and grow together
We honor excellence. We also honor humanity.
This is not surface-level networking. It is a meaningful connection among people who understand the weight of the call.
You will find sharpening here. You will also find support.
Community That Feels Like Family
Yes, we are structured. Yes, we are accountable. But we also laugh together.
CLN is a space where chaplains:
- Exchange wisdom
- Share real experiences from the field
- Pray for one another during difficult assignments
- Celebrate milestones and new opportunities
- Encourage each other through transitions
- Laugh, reflect, and grow together
We honor excellence. We also honor humanity.
This is not surface-level networking. It is a meaningful connection among people who understand the weight of the call.
You will find sharpening here. You will also find support.
Announcements | Upcoming Events | Opportunities
Keep your calendars up to date and don't miss what CLN has designed especially for members.
QUICK RSVP FOR FEBRUARY 23rd
Please let us know you're coming so we can prepare for you. Yes, a simple RSVP is needed for each month you are attending.
QUICK RSVP FORÂ MARCH 23rd
Please let us know you're coming so we can prepare for you. Yes, a simple RSVP is needed for each month you are attending.
Quarterly Member Spotlight
The CLN Quarterly Member Spotlight honors chaplains who demonstrate faithful service, measurable impact, and a compelling journey of calling. Each spotlight reflects the depth, integrity, and diversity of service represented within the Chaplain Life Network.
Nominate a colleague or yourself. No shame in self-nominations. We want to celebrate service.
NICE TO MEET YOU
The VisionariesÂ
CLN exists to ensure that you remain supported, strengthened, and connected as you serve.
As certified and ordained chaplains and associate pastors, educators, and leadership mentors, Kamlesh and Tunisia Patel founded Chaplain Life Network to create a space where certification leads to continued formation and meaningful connection.
Their vision is to build a thriving alumni and apostolic network that strengthens chaplains spiritually, professionally, and relationally, ensuring that those called to serve are never left to navigate the journey alone.
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Chaplains Kamlesh & Tunisia Patel
Visionaries of Chaplain Life Network — Building a Network of Connected Leaders
