Welcome to IFC Human Rights – Ohio 8.2

Ministering Supernatural Hope, Healing, and Health Across Ohio

Empowering Chaplains to Serve Communities with Faith, Compassion, and Purpose
Become A Chaplain

If you are in Ohio and feel called to serve, we are here to equip you for God’s mission—to go into all the world and share the Gospel with compassion and purpose.

Under the leadership of Chaplain Iran Pete Figueroa, IFC Ohio State Director, we are building a strong network of trained chaplains committed to serving communities across Ohio with faith, integrity, and love.

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ABOUT US

ABOUT IFC HUMAN RIGHTS – OHIO 8.2

International Federation of Chaplains & Human Rights, MM. Inc.
The Ohio 8.2 division operates under the International Federation of Chaplains & Human Rights, MM. Inc., a nonprofit organization chartered in the State of Indiana on April 26, 2008. IFC is fully recognized and operates in compliance with all applicable laws within the United States and internationally.
In Ohio, we are committed to training, equipping, and certifying chaplains to serve their communities with integrity, compassion, and spiritual authority. IFC is not a Church Council, but a global organization focused on empowering individuals for chaplaincy and defending human rights for all people in need.
Our mission in Ohio is to bring hope, healing, and restoration through faith-based service and community outreach.

Types of Chaplaincies

Military Chaplain

Serving military personnel, veterans, political institutions, and their families by providing spiritual care, guidance, and emotional support.

Hospital Chaplain

Providing comfort and spiritual support within hospitals and medical facilities to patients, families, and healthcare staff during times of illness, recovery, and crisis.

Extended Care Chaplain

Serving in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice care, and home care settings, offering ongoing spiritual care and companionship.

Corporate Chaplain

Supporting businesses and workplaces by offering counseling, encouragement, and spiritual guidance to employees, helping create a healthy and balanced work environment.

Prison Chaplain

Ministering within prisons, jails, correctional institutions, juvenile detention centers, and rehabilitation facilities to provide hope, guidance, and spiritual transformation.

Sports Chaplain

Serving athletes, teams, staff, and their families by offering spiritual mentorship, counseling, and encouragement both on and off the field.

Schools and University Chaplain

Providing spiritual care and guidance in educational institutions, from preschool through universities, supporting students, faculty, and staff.

Chaplain Benefits in Ohio

Becoming an IFC Chaplain in Ohio allows you to serve your local community while growing spiritually and professionally. As a Chaplain, you will:
  • Make a meaningful difference in Ohio communities through compassionate service
  • Serve with love and mercy, uplifting those in need and restoring hope
  • Build a strong ministry network with fellow IFC Chaplains across Ohio and beyond
  • Gain credibility as part of a globally recognized organization
  • Receive official IFC Federal Chaplain credentials, badge, and ID
  • Access ongoing training, guest speakers, and online study programs
  • Develop the ability to minister with confidence and purpose
  • Strengthen and energize your personal ministry

Government Registration Section

The IFC and Human Rights MM. Inc. is officially registered with the following United States governmental agencies:

U.S. Department of State – Tallahassee, Florida

U.S. Supreme Court of Justice

U.S. Corrections Chaplains Department

U.S. Federal Chaplains Department

U.S. Federated of Chaplains of America

Why Choose IFC Chaplains in Ohio?

Galatians 6:9

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up.”
This scripture reflects the heart of IFC Chaplaincy—serving with faith, perseverance, and compassion, even in the most challenging circumstances. It reminds us to remain steadfast in our mission to bring hope, healing, and encouragement to those in need across Ohio.

Mission

To train, equip and maintain highly‑skilled men and women as volunteer Chaplains to serve in God’s Kingdom.

Vision

Maintain one commitment: help those in need to restore mental, physical, social and spiritual state through individuals, family, professionals.

Our Objective

  • To provide professional chaplaincy training and certification
  • To support communities through spiritual care and outreach programs
  • To promote and defend human rights through faith-based service
  • To partner with organizations and institutions to extend compassionate care
  • To inspire individuals to serve with purpose and commitment

Why Choose IFC Chaplains in Ohio?

IFC Chaplains serving in Ohio have successfully completed our certification program and received ecclesiastical endorsements from their respective denominations or faith groups.
They are trained, equipped, and committed to serving diverse communities with professionalism, compassion, and spiritual integrity.
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About IFC Chaplains in Ohio

  • Certified, trained, and experienced in chaplaincy services
  • Committed to ongoing education and professional development
  • Background-checked and prepared for responsible service
  • Equipped to serve in hospitals, correctional facilities, emergency response units, and community organizations across Ohio
  • Dedicated to promoting human rights and social justice
  • Provide spiritual and moral guidance to people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds

What IFC Chaplains Do in Ohio

  • Provide emotional and spiritual support during times of crisis and need
  • Partner with local organizations, institutions, and agencies throughout Ohio
  • Organize and lead faith-based services beyond traditional church settings
  • Serve in community programs, outreach initiatives, and support networks
  • Offer guidance, counseling, and encouragement to individuals and families
  • Act as a bridge between faith and community care

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions & Answers about Chaplains

What are the Eight Types of Chaplains?
The eight types of Chaplains are: Military, First Responders, Hospital, Extended Care, Corporate, Prisons, Sports, and Schools and Universities.
A Chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care for individuals in a non-religious organization rather than a church. A Pastor, on the other hand, is an ordained clergy member working in one religious organization, such as a church or parish.
A male Chaplain wears a clergy collar with a gray button shirt with a navy-blue jacket and pants. A female Chaplain wears a clergy collar with a gray button blouse with a navy-blue suit jacket and skirt or pants.
A Chaplain needs excellent interpersonal skills to listen to one’s worries, fears, hopes, and grief and to provide comfort, counseling, and spiritual guidance in response to their issues presented. A Chaplain works with people one-on-one while working in small groups to address big spiritual issues.
A Chaplain may be called to meet with patients in the emergency room or help families absorb devastating news or deal with other crisis situations. Chaplains may also meet with patients for celebratory occasions, such as the birth of a child or the discharge of a patient completing treatment.