Shalom Bible & Technical College

“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 Evangelistic 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:

  1. Certificate / Diploma in Christian Psychology
  2. Certificate / Diploma in Evangelistic Chaplaincy
  3. Certificate / Diploma in Biblical Counselling
  4. Bachelor of Science in Christian Psychology
  5. Bachelor of Science in Evangelistic Chaplaincy
  6. 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.

Chaplaincy Certification Pathway

SBTC offers a tiered certification system through the Smile Chaplains Network (SCN) to ensure excellence and continuous growth in chaplaincy.

Level I: Basic Chaplaincy Certification

  • For holders of a Diploma/Associate Degree in Chaplaincy
  • Renewable annually
  • Requires submission of 10 verbatims (case reports) of spiritual care offered

Level II: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

  • Practicum-based field research certification
  • Students specialize in one focus area, such as:
Trauma Healing
Mental Health
Conflict Management
Palliative Care
Family Counseling
Emergency Response, etc.

Level III: Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

  • Advanced annual certification
  • Requires successful completion of a Proctored Comprehensive Exam (CPE)
  • Renewal requires Continuing Education Credits (CEC) or Continuous Professional Development (CPD), available via SCN or Quality Assurance Institute (QAI) seminars

Mastery / Consultant / Supervisory Level

To qualify, one must:

  • Be a BCC Chaplain with a published article in the Smile Chaplains Network Journal or a recognized research contribution
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Have completed Training of Trainers (ToT) in chaplaincy-related fields

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

Board of Directors 

  1. Rev. (Dr.) Stephen Kinuthia – Chairman
  2. Prof. Patrick Madanda – Vice Chairman
  3. Mr. Simon Kariuki – Secretary
  4. Ms. Grace Njeri – Treasurer
  5. Rev. George Mburu – Member
  6. Chaplain (Rev.) John Kanyi – Member
  7. Chaplain (Rev.) Jeremiah Kool – Member

Advisory Committee

  • Chaplain Vickie Okumu
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Kelvin Omondi
  • Rev. John Macharia
  • Chaplain Amos Kerich
  • Chaplain Gladys Kabui

Quality Assurance Team

  • Rev. (Dr.) Stephen Kinuthia
  • Prof. Patrick Madanda
  • Chaplain (Rev.) John Kanyi
  • 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!

ENROLL TODAY: SHALOM BIBLE & TECHNICAL COLLEGE