In the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches, a chaplain is a priest who provides pastoral ministry to Christians and people in all walks of life. Some priests serve full-time as chaplains in the armed forces, whereas other parish priests have assumed additional responsibilities as chaplains at Veterans Administration hospitals, with local police forces, at prisons, and in hospitals. One of the most significant features of chaplaincy activity is ministry to individuals who are Sacramental, Evangelical, and Charismatic Christians, and the witness of our faith among all Americans.
In general, a “chaplain” is by formal definition typically a priest, pastor, ordained deacon, or other member of the clergy serving a group of people who are not organized as a mission or church, or who are unable to attend church for various reasons such as health, confinement, or military or civil duties.
Armed Forces chaplains are highly-qualified priests who:
• Integrate the roles of clergy and commissioned officer
• Care for Christians while providing for the free exercise of religion by all personnel
• Understand the realities of military life.
Armed Forces (military) chaplains are commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, or Air Force; marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel are served by US Navy Chaplains.
Click on the Armed Forces logos below to learn more of that services chaplaincy program also contact the Office of Endorsed Chaplains to discuss your calling and ministry future.
