Becoming A Chaplain

mPact chaplains bring the love of Jesus Christ, the Word of eternal life and the power of the Holy Spirit to those who lay their lives on the line for our nation.

Military leaders from General George Washington to General George C. Marshall have recognized the critical importance of military chaplains. Every time Americans have gone to war, chaplains have accompanied them into harm’s way, shared their dangers and hardships, and brought the Word of God to life-or-death situations. Chaplains enable America’s warriors to be morally and spiritually ready to face death, take life, and return from the crucible of combat free from moral injury.

Military chaplains fulfill two roles: staff officer and religious leader. Chaplains advise their commanders on religion, morale, morals and welfare of their unit members and families, ensuring the free exercise of religion and serving as ministers of their own faith. Depending upon branch of service, new chaplains may be assigned to commands ranging from an 850-man Army or Marine Corps infantry battalion to a Navy destroyer squadron, an Air Force base support squadron, or a basic training battalion.

As religious leaders, mPact chaplains authentically represent the Lord Jesus Christ as Christian Ministers, strengthening the living, caring for the wounded and honoring the dead as they provide life-giving counsel, prayer, pastoral care, and religious services.

Our armed forces face combat and operational deployments that constantly put them in harm’s way. They and their leaders need Godly, Spirit-filled chaplains to bring God’s presence to the challenging situations they face. mPact chaplaincy continues to grow and meet that need.

mPact’s primary focus is to provide chaplains to the military. We will consider endorsing chaplains into other venues such as hospital, prison, VA, corporate, etc., provided that the applicant 1) is ordained by an mPact church, or 2) has served with mPact as a military chaplain and is called to another area, or 3) is a current mPact chaplain and wants to serve in an additional area.

Military Chaplain Requirements

Chaplain Requirements (Army, Navy, and Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard)

Ordained minister of an mPact Church or one recognized by mPact.
Valid mPact endorsement.
120 semester hour undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Master of divinity/theology degree of at least 72 hours from an accredited institution.
Citizen of the United States.
Meet age requirements for specific branch
Adhere to all applicable military regulations

Pass the National Agency Check for a security clearance.
Pass Armed Forces physical exam.
Willingness to provide or coordinate programs for individuals of all faiths.
Two years’ pastoral ministry with experience in conducting baptisms, communion services, weddings, funerals, and grief counseling (Active Duty).
Have experience or currently be engaged in pastoral ministry (Reserves and National Guard).

Chaplain Candidate Program

In addition to the DOD chaplain requirements,
mPact requires the following:

Be a man who demonstrates a call to ministry through a track record of proven character and ministry impact.
Maintain a relationship with a Bible-believing church, preferably affiliated with mPact, that addresses one’s personal and family life as well as conduct of ministry.
A completed application for endorsement.
Complete an interview in person or through visual electronic media. If married, his wife must be part of the interview.
Be ready to pass the applicable service’s physical fitness test by a comfortable margin.

In addition to DOD chaplain candidate requirements,
mPact requires that the candidate:

mPact Chaplain Handbook

The mPact Team

Supporting chaplains and their families through prayer, connection, and guidance.

Chaplain Resources

Committed to developing leaders in support of the Great Commission.

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