Community Chaplaincy

UrbanRevs – training followers of Jesus in the urban space to be intentional, authentic and effective
— Cameron Butler
FREE
No Credit Card Required

Academic Level

Introductory

Duration

Short

Certificate/Assessment

Certificate of Completion (full course)

Study Method

Online

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Community Chaplaincy

I have been impacted and inspired by the urban model of Chaplaincy Training that Cam Butler has developed and designed over many years. It has been field-tested and has proven to be an effective redemptive tool to reach people with the love and mercy of Jesus where they are. We have adopted the Urban Chaplaincy model as the training tool to equip our community chaplains. I highly recommend Urban Revs training as an effective tool to reach people in public spaces with the good news of Jesus.
REV GRAHAM SERCOMBE
REV GRAHAM SERCOMBE
DIRECTOR LIFE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY

Community Chaplaincy Overview

Welcome to UrbanRevs online training! We live in an ever complex and challenging world. Many followers of Jesus and faith leaders are passionately seeking out the ‘how to’ when it comes to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come. At UrbanRevs we are passionate about helping the local church grow every follower of Jesus to be authentic and effective when it comes to living out the kingdom. Whether you’re a protagonist passionate about leading change in local communities or a campaigner stirred in mission to make grace immanent – UrbanRevs will inspire you to genuine influence. 

Many people incorrectly disqualify themselves when it comes to serving Jesus in the world they live in. Either, they think themselves not qualified, not suitable, or not authorised. They might say, “That’s not my role…” or “I don’t know how to…” or “I’ll wait for my church to lead the way…” Meanwhile, God’s kingdom and will coming to our community is subsequently disadvantaged.  Who the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are and your relationship God.

This course is an introduction to the UrbanRevs Community Chaplaincy training. It is for those who want to become a Community Chaplain. It provides the biblical foundation for the Urban Revs Community Chaplaincy model. It is the introduction to the Level 2 Urban Chaplaincy Certificate.

 

Who is Community Chaplaincy for

  • UrbanRevs is for every authentic follower of Jesus.
  • It is both a paradigm and a lifestyle wrapped in a simple set of training modules for everybody who eagerly desires to live out the kingdom of God powerfully and effectively in their workplace, their school, club, community, and business. Those who want to understand God, humanity, their place in the world and how it all works together.
  • It’s for people who want to be effective chaplains. Recognised or, unrecognised.
  • In fact, UrbanRevs sees every follower of Jesus as a type of urban chaplain! A community ‘God-person’ – taking responsibility to shepherd their community towards Jesus.

What you will learn

  • You will learn how to take responsibility for your community, to be heart-ready, to listen for meaning, and grow in confidence to pray for and with people effectively. You will learn ‘how to’ invite someone to respond to Jesus.
  • You will learn ‘what to say’, when to declare God’s truth, how to speak to the heart and mind of a person.
  • Finally, you will learn about the pitfalls of serving Jesus in the community – and what to avoid and what to focus on. You will begin to deeply appreciate the 18 guiding principles of community influence that every follower of Jesus and urban chaplain should know for effective ministry and living.

Included Course

Community Chaplaincy

Preview Community Chaplaincy

This course is an introduction to the UrbanRevs Community Chaplaincy training. It is for those who want to become a Community Chaplain. It provides the biblical foundation for the Urban Revs Community Chaplaincy model. It is the introduction to the Level 2 Urban Chaplaincy Certificate.

Curriculum Covered

    1. Introduction to the Community Chaplaincy Experience
    2. Introduction to Community Chaplaincy
    3. Biblical Foundations: Perspective
    4. Biblical Foundations: Response
    5. Biblical Foundations: Motivation
    6. Biblical Foundations: Model (Part One)
    7. Biblical Foundations: Model (Part Two)

About your instructor

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Rev. Cameron Butler

Founder of UrbanRevs | Former AFL Chaplain & CEO Sports Chaplaincy Australia Cameron Butler is a former local church pastor who served at the Melbourne Football Club AFL for 15 years during some of the clubs most difficult moments including the Bali Bombings, Asian Tsunami and multiple leadership upheavals. He also re-visioned and re-formed Sports Chaplaincy Australia – helping lead and serve its remarkable growth and influence in the sports community from 2005-2018.

Course reviews

4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 142 reviews)
Excellent88%
Very good10%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

God Gave Me Peace

10/30/2025

When I mom died, I was devastated, but I couldn’t grieve like I needed too, because I had to be strong for everyone in the family. When my baby brother died, I carried the a different mind set. I felt that I could have prevented his death or the injury that caused it. After years of counselling, I finally accept that fact that it was God’s will. I prayed for God to spare him, but God’s plan was not my mind and I had to accept his will in that situation. Once I let go and let God, I now have peace of mind, nothing that everything is in God’s control and not mine.

BDS
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So empowering

10/30/2025

I was l looking for a basic course as I am involved in a community drop in coffee morning at my church. I am not sure what led me to finding a course in Australia but I am very pleased that I did it. Yes a major attraction was it was free as I wasn’t prepared to risk my money something that may have been to cerebrally taxing or just not very good. The course was straightforward easy to understand and convinced me that yes even I could serve the people who attend our drop in and using the skills described in the course and inverting patiently in people I could really make a difference in people’s lives. Thank you so much. I have yet to decide whether I take the next course but It is certainly appealing to continue my studies with you

Bryan Henley
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Samson's Story

10/28/2025

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Mr. Samson Shahzad
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Level 2 – UrbanRevs Chaplaincy Certificate

Preview Community Chaplaincy

Many people incorrectly disqualify themselves when it comes to serving Jesus in the world. You will learn how to take responsibility for your community, to be heart-ready, to listen for meaning, and grow in confidence to pray for and with people.

This course is the full Level 2 – UrbanRevs Chaplaincy Certificate. It is for those who want to become a Community Chaplain.

Curriculum Covered

    1. Introduction to Training
    2. Introduction to the Community Chaplaincy Experience
    3. Introduction to Community Chaplaincy
    4. Biblical Foundations: Perspective
    5. Biblical Foundations: Response
    6. Biblical Foundations: Motivation
    7. Biblical Foundations: Model (Part One)
    8. Biblical Foundations: Model (Part Two)
    9. The Community Chaplain Role of Presence
    10. Skill: The Art of Listening
    11. Community Chaplain as Pastor
    12. Skill: Dual Affirmation
    13. Community Chaplain as Priest
    14. Skill: Praying With & For
    15. Community Chaplain as Prophet
    16. Skill: Helping My Community Respond to Jesus
    17. Community Chaplain as Prince
    18. Guiding Principles for Community Chaplains
    19. Wrap Up & Pathways

About your instructor

Lecturers Image Cameron Butler 150 x 150

Rev. Cameron Butler

Founder of UrbanRevs | Former AFL Chaplain & CEO Sports Chaplaincy Australia Cameron Butler is a former local church pastor who served at the Melbourne Football Club AFL for 15 years during some of the clubs most difficult moments including the Bali Bombings, Asian Tsunami and multiple leadership upheavals. He also re-visioned and re-formed Sports Chaplaincy Australia – helping lead and serve its remarkable growth and influence in the sports community from 2005-2018.

Course reviews

4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 142 reviews)
Excellent88%
Very good10%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

God Gave Me Peace

10/30/2025

When I mom died, I was devastated, but I couldn’t grieve like I needed too, because I had to be strong for everyone in the family. When my baby brother died, I carried the a different mind set. I felt that I could have prevented his death or the injury that caused it. After years of counselling, I finally accept that fact that it was God’s will. I prayed for God to spare him, but God’s plan was not my mind and I had to accept his will in that situation. Once I let go and let God, I now have peace of mind, nothing that everything is in God’s control and not mine.

BDS
Avatar for BDS

So empowering

10/30/2025

I was l looking for a basic course as I am involved in a community drop in coffee morning at my church. I am not sure what led me to finding a course in Australia but I am very pleased that I did it. Yes a major attraction was it was free as I wasn’t prepared to risk my money something that may have been to cerebrally taxing or just not very good. The course was straightforward easy to understand and convinced me that yes even I could serve the people who attend our drop in and using the skills described in the course and inverting patiently in people I could really make a difference in people’s lives. Thank you so much. I have yet to decide whether I take the next course but It is certainly appealing to continue my studies with you

Bryan Henley
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Samson's Story

10/28/2025

I have submitted my review

Mr. Samson Shahzad
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Community Chaplaincy Enrolment Options

Free

$ 00
  • What to say
  • Grow in confidence to pray for and with people.
  • How to speak to the heart
Donation

One Time Donation

$ 10
  • What to say
  • Grow in confidence to pray for and with people.
  • How to speak to the heart

Community Chaplaincy Snapshot

  • 2 specifically designed course
  • 19 lessons
  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • Personalised Certificate of Completion
  • Full lifetime access - Review whenever you want
  • Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
  • All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost

Community Chaplaincy - Reviews

4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 142 reviews)
Excellent88%
Very good10%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

God Gave Me Peace

10/30/2025

When I mom died, I was devastated, but I couldn’t grieve like I needed too, because I had to be strong for everyone in the family. When my baby brother died, I carried the a different mind set. I felt that I could have prevented his death or the injury that caused it. After years of counselling, I finally accept that fact that it was God’s will. I prayed for God to spare him, but God’s plan was not my mind and I had to accept his will in that situation. Once I let go and let God, I now have peace of mind, nothing that everything is in God’s control and not mine.

BDS
Avatar for BDS

So empowering

10/30/2025

I was l looking for a basic course as I am involved in a community drop in coffee morning at my church. I am not sure what led me to finding a course in Australia but I am very pleased that I did it. Yes a major attraction was it was free as I wasn’t prepared to risk my money something that may have been to cerebrally taxing or just not very good. The course was straightforward easy to understand and convinced me that yes even I could serve the people who attend our drop in and using the skills described in the course and inverting patiently in people I could really make a difference in people’s lives. Thank you so much. I have yet to decide whether I take the next course but It is certainly appealing to continue my studies with you

Bryan Henley
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Samson's Story

10/28/2025

I have submitted my review

Mr. Samson Shahzad
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Community Chaplaincy Requirements

  • A desire to learn what the Bible teaches about Community Chaplaincy
  • Learners are welcome to commence this course at any time
  • This course is delivered fully online
  • A computer, tablet or smartphone is required
  • No additional software is required
  • Internet connection is required
  • Lessons are presented in English

All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified

  • Learners are required to complete all video lessons
  • Each lesson has a short multiple choice quiz
  • There are no essays to be written in this qualification
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