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ANSWER THE CALL TO MINISTRY WHILE SERVING GOD AND COUNTRY AS A U.S. ARMY RESERVE CHAPLAIN 


You answered God’s call to serve in ministry now, discover a new mission by serving our nation as a U.S. Army Reserve Chaplain. As a Army Reserve Chaplain, you will serve the spiritual needs of our Soldiers, their dependents, and DoD Civilians. 

Our Three Core Competencies are to Nurture the Living, Care for the Wounded, and Honor the Fallen. As a Chaplain, you will learn the art of advising Commanders and providing pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and religious support to the Army Family.

 ***Commissioning into the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps as a Reserve Officer is required for this position***


  • BENEFITS INCLUDE
    • Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance and dental coverage
    • Up to $400,000 in life insurance at low rates
    • Paid continuing education.
    • Travel allowances are available when applicable.
    RETIREMENT BENEFITS
    • Continued commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
    • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan like a 401(k)
    • Continued health care coverage

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:


  • • You must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement from your faith group. ***An ecclesiastical endorser must be a DoD recognized faith group/organization. For a list of DoD-approved ecclesiastical endorsers, please visit https://prhome.defense.gov/M-RA/MPP/AFCB/Endorsements/***
    • Education Requirements
    o A baccalaureate degree of not less than 120 semester hours from an accredited university
    o MDIV or related master's degree from an accredited seminary of at least 72 credit hours
    • No older than 42 years old at the time of selection (waivable on a case-by-case basis)
    • Must be a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalized) or permanent resident.


EXPERIENCE:
Ministry experience and/or involvement preferred.