“Empowering the World through the Living Word”
Shalom Bible & Technical College is the training arm of Give a Smile Today | Smile Chaplains Network. It is hybrid college offering Informal, Non Formal and Formal Training, as well as Continuing Education Programs (CEP)|Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as well as Certificates of Mastery |Micro Credits.
Mode of Learning includes Physical |Online |Distance.
Empowering Chaplains. Equipping Leaders. Healing Communities.
Shalom Bible and Technical College (SBTC) is a registered institution in Kenya committed to training Evangelistic Chaplains in Christian Psychology, Biblical Counselling, and Spiritual Care. Our programs are designed to integrate sound biblical teaching with practical ministry skills for impactful service in churches, communities, and institutions.
Academic Programs (Under Development)
We offer Certificate, Diploma, and Degree-level training in the following areas:
- Certificate / Diploma in Christian Psychology
- Certificate / Diploma in Evangelistic Chaplaincy
- Certificate / Diploma in Biblical Counselling
- Bachelor of Science in Christian Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Evangelistic Chaplaincy
- Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counselling
Short & Professional Courses
SBTC offers practical, skills-based short courses and trainings to enhance professional and ministerial effectiveness:
- Trauma Healing
- Training of Trainers (ToT) in Biblical Hermeneutics, Homiletics, Chaplaincy, and Evangelism
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Music Therapy
- Children Care Chaplaincy
- Evangelism Foundations
- Theology of the Tabernacle
- Bible Exposition
Spiritual Care & Trauma Healing Center
As part of our community outreach and applied training, SBTC—through Smile Chaplains Network is establishing a Spiritual Care and Trauma Healing Center. This model will be replicated worldwide to provide holistic care, training, and healing services.
SBTC offers a tiered certification system through the Smile Chaplains Network (SCN) to ensure excellence and continuous growth in chaplaincy.
Smile Chaplains Network Certification Pathway
Basic Level – An annual renewable certification for Smile Chaplains trainees.
Level I-A – An annual renewable certification for those with a Diploma in Chaplaincy. Students should submit 15 verbatims and complete a specialization on care given before moving to the next level.
Level I-B – An annual renewable certification for those with a Degree in Chaplaincy. Students should submit 10 verbatims and complete a specialization on care given before moving to the next level.
Level II – An annual renewable certification, also known as Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Focus on practicum field research. Students pick a specialization eg. Anger Management, Conflict Management, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Trauma Healing, Emergency and Disaster Response, Family Counsel, First Aid etc. CPE Curricula is developed by Smile Chaplains Network Quality Assurance Institute (SCN – QAI).
Level III – An annual renewable certification, also known as Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or Licensure. One must pass a Comprehensive Proctored Exam (CPE) and present a publication on Smile Chaplains Network Journal or a documented Capstone Project that contributes to chaplaincy. Renewal requires proof of Continuing Education Credits (CEC) or Continuous Professional Development Credits (CPD) offered through Smile Chaplains Network Quality Assurance Institute (SCN – QAI) Seminars.
Level IV – Mastery/Consultant/Supervisory Level – BCC Smile Chaplains who are qualified to become trainers as determined by the Smile Chaplains Network Quality Assurance Institute (SCN – QAI). They should have a Trainer of Trainer (ToT) Course.
General Certification Guidelines
Those without minimum academic qualifications will be enrolled in a Basic Education Class, followed by a Proctored Qualifying Exam (PQE).
Holders of non-chaplaincy degrees or diplomas must complete bridging chaplaincy modules as assessed by the Quality Assurance Board (QAB)
Individuals with recognized CPE certifications from other institutions may be considered for BCC after review by the QAB
Graduates become Certified Chaplains under Smile Chaplains Network (SCN) a chaplains association registered in Kenya, fully equipped to offer presence-based care in real-world settings, both locally and globally.
Our Chaplains use Smile Chaplains Network (SCN) Field Guide Manual developed by GiST. Partner with Give a Smile Today Philosophy by becoming a member of Smile Chaplains Network.
Board of Directors
- Rev. (Dr.) Stephen Kinuthia – Chairman
- Prof. Patrick Madanda – Vice Chairman
- Mr. Simon Kariuki – Secretary
- Ms. Grace Njeri – Treasurer
- Rev. George Mburu – Member
- Chaplain (Rev.) Jeremiah Kool – Member
Advisory Committee
- Chaplain (Capt.) Kelvin Omondi
- Rev. John Macharia
- Chaplain Amos Kerich
Quality Assurance Team
- Rev. (Dr.) Stephen Kinuthia
- Prof. Patrick Madanda
- Chaplain (Capt.) Kelvin Omondi
🌱 At SBTC, we believe that every seed of potential—when nurtured through training, mentorship, and spiritual formation—can blossom into transformative ministry. Join us today!
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