RCI AmericasAmericas 1 — 6th Division
RCI Americas chaplains and ministry leaders gathered at an institutional event

A ministry of presence

Called to care.
Prepared to serve.

Equipping chaplains to meet people where they are—with spiritual care, practical support, dignity, and grace.

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Americas 1 — 6th DivisionServing within RCCG Americas

A Christian presence for moments that call for faith, steadiness, and care.

RCI Americas prepares Christian chaplains to offer pastoral and spiritual support beyond traditional church settings—through listening, encouragement, prayer, practical compassion, and responsible partnership.

An RCI Americas chaplain taking an oath during a commissioning ceremony

Formation before service

Prepared with conviction. Commissioned with responsibility.

Basic Chaplaincy Education introduces the spiritual foundations, ethics, responsibilities, discipline, and practical awareness expected of an RCI chaplain.

  • Biblical basis
  • Rules of engagement
  • Chaplain and the law
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How we serve

Care for the whole person.

Pastoral presence

Attentive listening, prayer, encouragement, and a calm ministry presence.

Community care

Compassionate outreach and responsible service in institutions and communities.

Christian formation

Biblical grounding, ethical practice, discipline, and continued development.

Areas of service

Prepared to care across community life.

Pastoral and spiritual care

Listening, prayer, encouragement, and responsible support.

Community outreach

Compassionate service shaped by confirmed needs and accountable partnership.

Formation and fellowship

Training and shared learning that strengthen faithful service.

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2007

Our story

From genesis to an international ministry.

RCI grew from a vision within the Redeemed Christian Church of God to equip believers for structured chaplaincy service. Its early formation and commissioning laid the groundwork for an evolving international ministry.

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Membership pathway

A considered call to serve.

Membership begins with readiness to learn, serve, and uphold the standards of Christian chaplaincy.

  1. 01

    Explore

    Understand the mission and expectations.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Gather the required information.

  3. 03

    Train

    Complete Basic Chaplaincy Education.

  4. 04

    Serve

    Enter an accountable ministry pathway.

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Take the next step

Is chaplaincy part of your calling?

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