Areas of Chaplaincy
Chaplains minister in numerous contexts among diverse populations.
To help you focus on your calling, we divide those groups into the following five areas:
Emergency Services
Military
Healthcare
Correctional
Specialized
Emergency Services
We are here, counseling in times of crisis.
…in/at police departments, fire stations, disaster sites, critical incidents.
…for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, victims of critical incidents, communities in crisis.
…to offer spiritual care and support to people that have experienced traumatic events and those who regularly witness traumatic events in their work, build relationships, offer pastoral counseling, and perform crisis interventions.
Additional Beneficial Training:
Critical Incident Stress Management, National Incident Management System
Military/Veterans Affairs
We are here, walking with Service members through difficult places.
…in/on US and international military bases, naval ships, areas of conflict.
…for military personnel, veterans, and their families.
…to conduct chapel services, hold bible studies, offer pastoral counseling, advise on religious matters.
“As a healthcare chaplain, the most rewarding part of my ministry is navigating the in-between space of life on this earth and eternity with my patients and their families. It is a holy and sacred space where I am privileged to offer comfort and support.”
Jacquiline Lochridge
Healthcare Chaplain
Healthcare
We are here, compassionately listening in times of suffering.
…in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and Veterans Affairs hospitals.
…for patients, medical professionals, facility residents, and their families.
…to visit patients, provide anointing and prayer, perform memorial services, and conduct chapel services.
Additional Beneficial Training:
Clinical Pastoral Education
Specialized
We are here, building hope into our communities.
…in counseling centers, foster care families, athletic facilities, motorcycle rallies, and communities that need compassionate care.
…for families, athletes, bikers, and members of our communities.
…to counsel, equip churches to reach communities, and provide spiritual care.
All Chaplaincy Areas
While we have five broad areas, they encompass many different kinds of ministry. This is a list of current ministries, but we are adding new areas all the time!
Military & Veterans
- Air Force
- Army
- Navy
- Auxiliary Military
Correctional
- After Care
- Federal
- Jail
- Juvenile
- Prison Evangelism
- State
Emergency Services
- Crisis/Disaster Response
- Fire Department
- Law Enforcement
Healthcare
- Hospice
- Hospital
- Nursing Home/Senior Community
Specialized
Motor Ministries
- Motorcycle
- Trucking
Community
- Diversified
- Outreach
Pastoral Care
- Licensed Counselor
- Pastoral Counselor
Other
- Corporations / Industries
- Education
- Foster/Orphan Care
- Military Ministries
- Traffic & Abuse Victims
- Living Free
- Adult & Teen Challenge
Sports
- Athletic
- Horse Events