Lay Leaders Requirements
Individual interesting in becoming lay leader are required to meet the following applications:
- Submit a Lay Leader Application. The application form can be downloaded from ILDC website.
- Provide at least two references from chaplains or imams, as well as complete contact information for the commanding chaplain (military applicants) or the head of department/unit (civilian applicants) to whom the endorsement letter should be sent.
- Past a Placement Test. The test will be provided by ILDC office.
- Enroll in an intensive course designed to build lay leaders capacity to perform their duties adequately.
After reviewing this information, the ISNA Chaplaincy Board holds a conference call with the applicant. If the applicant has potential but is, additional reading, training, or other remedial action may be recommended.
Lay leader endorsements are limited to one-year, but renewable upon request for lay leaders who maintain good standing.