Chaplaincy Training (during Regional Training) - Murfreesboro (Middle TN)
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
April 21-22, 2023 – Northside Baptist Church, 655 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2023 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2023 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

2023 Middle TN Regional Training - Murfreesboro (Middle TN)
2023-04-21 17:30 - 2023-04-22 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
April 21-22, 2023 – Northside Baptist Church, 655 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
In order to be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2023 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Middle TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-02-09 17:30 - 2024-02-10 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Temple Baptist Church, White House
February 9-10, 2024 – Temple Baptist Church, 117 Marlin Road, White House, TN 37188. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 5, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2024 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Chaplaincy (during Regional Training) - West TN
2024-02-23 17:30 - 2024-02-24 14:00 UTC | Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
February 23-24, 2024 – Englewood Baptist Church, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN 38305
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 19, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2024 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2023 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

West TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-02-23 17:30 - 2024-02-24 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
February 23-24, 2024 – Englewood Baptist Church, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN 38305 . To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 19, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2024 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

East TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grace Baptist Church, Knoxville, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
March 8, 2024@5:30 pm–March 9, 2024@3:00 pm

March 8-9, 2024 – Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 4, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2024 Regional Training Agenda – East – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes or Chaplaincy - Chattanooga (East TN)
2024-09-13 17:30 - 2024-09-14 15:00 UTC | Red Bank Baptist Church
September 13-14, 2024 – Red Bank Baptist Church, 4000 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37415. To pre-register for this class, use the following link: Disaster Relief Training – Red Bank.
Please preregister by Monday, September 9, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and get a lunch count for Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
Friday, September 13, 2024
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Chaplaincy (Requires letter of recommendation) (Continues all day on Saturday)
Saturday, September 14, 2024
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shower and Laundry
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch ($7 for those that pre-register)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
For any questions contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274.

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Chaplaincy - Lexington (West TN)
2025-01-31 17:30 - 2025-02-01 21:00 UTC | Lexington, First Baptist Church
January 31 – February 1, 2025 – First Baptist Church, 50 Stanford Avenue, Lexington, TN 38351. To pre-register for this class, click here: https://beechriver.com/DRTrain with your names and classes desired.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $5/person and there will be breaks.
Please pre-register by Monday, January 27, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy (during Regional Trg) - Cleveland (East TN)
2025-02-07 17:30 - 2025-02-08 15:00 UTC | Waterville Baptist Church, Cleveland, 4555 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, TN, 37323, United States
February 7-8, 2025 – Waterville Baptist Church, 4555 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, TN 37323. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2025 Regional Training Agenda – East– click here
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy (during Regional Trg.) - Hermitage (Middle TN)
2025-02-21 17:30 - 2025-02-22 15:00 UTC | Hermitage Hills Baptist Church
February 21-22, 2025 – Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 3475 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2025 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy (during Regional Trg.) - Germantown (West TN)
2025-03-07 17:30 - 2025-03-08 15:00 UTC | TN
March 7-8, 2025 – Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38139. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday – 8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.

REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.

2025 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here.
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy - Bartlett (West TN)
2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett
May 17, 2025 – Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN 38133. To pre-register for this class, contact Richard Kuenzinger at kplus9@yahoo.com or (901) 482-8984 with your name.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
Please pre-register by Thursday, May 15, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy - Jackson (West TN)
2025-10-24 17:30 - 2025-10-25 15:00 UTC | Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
October 24-25, 2025 – Englewood Baptist Church, 2267 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38305. To pre-register for this class, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. AND Saturday – 8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $10/person and there will be breaks.

Please pre-register by Monday, October 20, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISITES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 20 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms with you to training.
By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Chaplaincy (during Regional Training) - Milan (West)
2026-02-06 17:30 - 2026-02-07 15:00 UTC | Milan, First Baptist Church, 2000 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN, 38358, United States
February 6–7, 2026
📍 First Baptist Church, 2000 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN 38358
Training Schedule

Friday: 5:30–8:30 p.m. (includes registration)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (approx.)🍴 Lunch available Saturday for $10/person
2026 Regional Training Agenda – West

Who Should Attend

New volunteers seeking to become Disaster Relief Chaplains
Current chaplains needing a refresher

Registration

Register online – click here
Questions: Elizabeth Holmes – eholmes@tnbaptist.org
Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, February 2, 2026.
Limited to the first 20 registrants

Prerequisites

Complete Introduction to Disaster Relief within the last 3 years
Download, read, and print the DR_Chaplain-Training-Manual_2016 or bring with you on a laptop or iPad.
Submit pre-registration form online. (See above.)
Submit pastor’s letter of recommendation (must be received before training)

Forms Needed

Fill out, print, and bring this form to the training: 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable

💡Filling out forms electronically helps us save time and keep records accurate!

Chaplaincy (during regional training) - Smyrna (Middle)
2026-02-27 17:30 - 2026-02-28 15:00 UTC | Parkway Baptist Church, Smyrna, 1715 Lee Victory Pkwy, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
February 27-28, 2026
📍 Parkway Baptist Church, 1715 Lee Victory Parkway, Smyrna, TN 37167
Training Schedule

Friday: 5:30–8:30 p.m. (includes registration)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (approx.)🍴 Lunch available Saturday for $10/person
2026 Regional Training Agenda – Middle

Who Should Attend

New volunteers seeking to become Disaster Relief Chaplains
Current chaplains needing a refresher

Registration

Register online – click here
Questions: Elizabeth Holmes – eholmes@tnbaptist.org
Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, February 23, 2026.
Limited to the first 20 registrants

Prerequisites

Complete Introduction to Disaster Relief within the last 3 years
Download, read, and print the DR_Chaplain-Training-Manual_2016 or bring with you on a laptop or iPad.
Submit pre-registration form online. (See above.)
Submit pastor’s letter of recommendation (must be received before training)

Forms Needed

Fill out, print, and bring this form to the training: 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable

💡Filling out forms electronically helps us save time and keep records accurate!

Chaplaincy (during regional training) - Johnson City (East)
2026-03-13 17:30 - 2026-03-14 15:00 UTC | Boone Trail Baptist Church, Johnson City, 1985 Carroll Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN, 37615, United States
March 13-14, 2026
📍 Boone Trail Baptist Church, 1985 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37615
Training Schedule

Friday: 5:30–8:30 p.m. (includes registration)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (approx.)🍴 Lunch available Saturday for $10/person
2026 Regional Training Agenda – East

Who Should Attend

New volunteers seeking to become Disaster Relief Chaplains
Current chaplains needing a refresher

Registration

Register online – click here
Questions: Elizabeth Holmes – eholmes@tnbaptist.org
Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, March 9, 2026.
Limited to the first 20 registrants

Prerequisites

Complete Introduction to Disaster Relief within the last 3 years
Download, read, and print the DR_Chaplain-Training-Manual_2016 or bring with you on a laptop or iPad.
Submit pre-registration form online. (See above.)
Submit pastor’s letter of recommendation (must be received before training)

Forms Needed

Fill out, print, and bring this form to the training: 2024 Record of Volunteer Training – Fillable

💡Filling out forms electronically helps us save time and keep records accurate!
