How To Become A Chaplain

My journey to chaplaincy began with a call to ministry in 2010. At this point, I started my education while I was volunteering and pursuing an internship at my local church. During this time, I was exposed to the realities and scholastics of ministry. This period of life was mainly focused on the possibilities of ministry within the local church walls. Most of this time was finding myself as a minister and wondering what type of pastoral role would best fit my gifts and passions. 

It wasn’t until 2019 that I realized my nine years of ministry experience and educational achievements would now allow me to serve people in and out of the church as a chaplain. This type of vocation has allowed me to spend time with people in grief and in celebration. As a chaplain, I can focus on my favorite part of ministry, serving people. 

Now I wear two different uniforms to walk with people through the best and most challenging moments of their life.  I want to show them Jesus, in how I live and how I care for them. 

Corporate Chaplains of America

In 1996, Dr. Mark Cress founded Corporate Chaplains of America (CCA) in Wake Forest, NC. Since then, CCA has over 300 chaplains across the United States serving over 500,000 employees. Our Chaplains conduct confidential weekly 1-on-1 permission-based care sessions and are available 24/7 via secure app access and phone line to provide you support when you need it most.

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of full-time secular workplace experience. A business degree can reduce this requirement. (Church work time does not count as workplace experience.)
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies from an accredited college or university, Master of Divinity (preferred).
Become a CCA Chaplain
Become a U.S. Army Chaplain

U.S. Army Chaplain

Since 1775, Army Chaplains have acted as spiritual counselors who support, motivate, and provide emotional guidance to Soldiers and their families.

There are three components of Army Chaplains. You can be on Active Duty, Reserve, or a National Guard Chaplain.

  • Possess a graduate theological degree from an accredited university
  • Secure an endorsement for military service from your faith group
  • Possess an ordination from your faith group
*if you have yet to receive these three requirements, you may enter the U. S. Army Chaplain Candidate Program while you complete your education.