Chaplains serve in organizations and institutions by the authority and permission of those in leadership or management positions.  They serve in multiethnic and religiously diverse environments where their offerings of love and concern become a powerful witness of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Chaplains thrive on a “ministry of presence” by going to workplaces and relating to people on the job, talking in their language and walking where they walk.  They go out into the world and develop meaningful relationships that provide pathways for the Gospel to be shared with those who are unlikely to find it in any other way.

Requirements for Chaplain Ministry:

• There is no single role expectation for those who serve as chaplains. 
• Those who are chaplains include the young and old, male and female. 
• Some serve in full-time professional positions, others are in part-time work, and many are volunteers. 
• Some are ordained clergy persons; some are lay persons. 
• There are some chaplains that require several years of intensive preparation and training. 
• All chaplains have a calling and gifting of the Lord, a willing heart, and a vision to meet a specific need.

Varieties of Chaplaincy Ministries:

• Military Chaplains  
• Hospital Chaplains
• Rehabilitation Chaplains
• Mental Retardation Chaplains
• Prison and Jail Chaplains
• Law Enforcement Chaplains
• Fire Department Chaplains
• Business/Industrial Chaplains
• Hospice Chaplains
• Disaster Relief Chaplains
• Nursing Home Chaplains

For more information about serving in chaplaincy or Institutional Ministry, contact Bob Fielding  at 800.838.2272, ext. 5159 (toll-free in Ark.) or 501.376.4791, ext. 5159.