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Chaplains
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chaplaincy
categories
Military
Military
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CAP and Other
Civilian
Civilian
Hospital , Hospice, Long-term care, Public Safety, Sports, Education, Lifestyle, and Other
Chaplaincy Classifications
Federal
Chaplains
Federally recognized endorsing agency for the Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, and the Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Requirements:
- MDiv* required
- 1-2 years of full-time ministry experience
- CPE** as required by the agency
- Must meet agency entry age requirements
- Willing to work toward Board Certification
Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
5% of Chaplain income is the norm
Professional Requirements:
- MDiv* required
- BS required
- 1 year of ministry experience
- 1 unit of CPE** is preferred. (many organizations require 1-4 units)
- Willing to work toward Board Certification
Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
1%-5% of Chaplain income is the norm
Professional
Chaplains
Health Care, Correctional Workplace, Police, Fire, & EMS, Other Organizations Requiring Professional credentials
Chaplains
In-Training
Military Chaplain Candidates, Civilian Seminarians, and Others Working Toward Chaplain Credentials
In-Training Requirements:
- Enrollment or Completion of BS* Required
- Accepted/Enrolled in an ATS-accredited MDiv* program (Military Chaplain Candidates only)
Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected
$10-$35 is the norm
Community Requirements:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Willingness to acquire at least one unit of CPE**
Giving Contributions:
Regular (monthly) giving is expected $10-$35 is the norm
Community
Chaplains
Volunteer, Volunteer Police, Fire, & EMS, Rodeo, Race Track, Pre-seminary College Students, and Other Unique Ministry Settings
*All degrees must be from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) accredited institution.
**All Clinical Pastoral Education must be from an accredited program recognized by the Department of Education (APCE or ICPT)
Benefits
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE Center)
Continuing Education
Mentorship
Regular Support Calls
Strategic Partnership Resources
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Resources
Educational and Spiritual Resources From Our Partners
Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT)
Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC)
Columbia International University
& More
Mentorship Program
Regular Regional Teams Calls
Professional Networking Opportunities
