Refining your calling
Welcome to The Refiners, a chaplaincy formation course grounded in real-world practice, ethical responsibility, and reflective learning. We prepare individuals to serve with integrity, compassion, and accountability across diverse communities. Here, formation is intentional, inclusive, and shaped by lived experience—equipping you to refine your calling and serve with purpose where it matters most.
Our commitment
The Refiners is committed to ethical chaplaincy formation grounded in real-world practice, accountability, and inclusivity. We uphold respect for all people, foster disciplined reflection, and prepare participants to provide competent, compassionate spiritual care across diverse settings.
Our formation course
The Refiners’ chaplaincy formation course is designed to shape reflective, accountable practitioners through disciplined formation and guided experience. Our curriculum emphasizes ethical care, self-awareness, and real-world application, preparing participants to offer competent spiritual care across diverse settings and communities.
Ethical care
Our course emphasizes ethical discernment, professional boundaries, and accountability in chaplaincy practice. Participants are formed to offer care that is respectful, responsible, and grounded in sound judgment across diverse people, settings, and belief systems.
Real-world experience
Our formation course is informed by instructors with substantial chaplaincy experience. Participants engage practical insight, case reflection, and situational learning that address the realities, challenges, and responsibilities of chaplaincy in real-world settings.
Inclusive support
The Refiners is committed to inclusive formation that honors diversity across race, gender, culture, and belief. We foster a respectful learning environment that prepares participants to offer spiritual care with sensitivity, humility, and cultural awareness.
Community focus
Our formation is shaped by the lived experiences of the local community. Instruction, dialogue, and reflection are grounded in real-world contexts, ensuring chaplaincy training that is relevant, responsive, and connected to the communities served.
About the refiners
The Refiners is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and offers a chaplaincy formation course grounded in real-world practice, ethical discernment, and reflective learning. Our approach supports inclusive spiritual care across diverse populations while emphasizing accountability, humility, and professional responsibility. We exist to help individuals refine their calling and serve their communities with integrity and purpose.
Testimonials
See what our students and community members are saying about the refiners' chaplaincy formation course and the impact it has had on their lives and the community.
"The refiners' chaplaincy formation course provided me with the tools and knowledge I needed to serve my community with compassion and integrity. I am grateful for the experience."
Reverend jane doe
"I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and real-world experience shared by the instructors. The refiners truly care about fostering inclusive spiritual care."
pastor john smith
"The ethical care training I received at The Refiners has been invaluable in my work as a chaplain. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to serve with integrity."
imam ahmed khan
Contact us
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
United States