Become a Chaplain
Each Grace Brethren chaplain who receives a commission does so on the basis of an endorsement from the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, as required by the armed forces. When an individual meets the requirements of the endorsing agent and the qualifications set forth by the branch of service to which he has applied, he may be commissioned as an officer and chaplain in that branch.
The Eagle Commission offers scholarship assistance for seminarians who desire to become military chaplains, and some military branches offer additional scholarships. A candidate for the Army chaplaincy and scholarship assistance must be able to go on active duty prior to his/her 40th birthday. Chaplain candidates for the Army need to be commissioned prior to their 34th birthday. Interested parties should contact the National Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches Endorsing Agent, John Schumacher at ChaplainSchumacher@cox.net
Qualifications
Qualifications required by the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches:
- Graduate from an approved seminary.
- Be ordained.
- Have two years of pastoral experience.
- Be a member of an FGBC church.
- Be a member in good standing of a district ministerium.
Application Process
Process of application for endorsement
- Complete an endorsement application.
- Interview with the President/CEO of GBIF.
- Have an evaluation of doctrinal position.
- Interview with the Endorsing Agent.
- For more information contact the Endorsing Agent, John Schumacher at ChaplainSchumacher@cox.net