Become a Military Chaplain

Ephesians 4 tells us that the Lord gave “the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” We believe he also gave military chaplains – pillars of light in a specialized setting outside the local church context.

If you are looking for a way to serve God and minister to the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines of our country, consider becoming a military chaplain through Grace Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity—Chaplaincy Studies degree. The degree will provide a solid biblical and theological foundation as well as a balanced training of pastoral counseling skills and intercultural studies, and is designed to prepare students to answer the Lord’s call to a life of service within the service.

Sponsored by Grace Brethren Investment Foundation, Inc. and the Eagle Commission

The Schumacher/Young Chaplain Candidate Scholarship Program, in memory and honor of Dr. John Schumacher (Chaplain, Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret.) and Grace Alumni Dr. Jerry Young (Chaplain, Colonel, USAR). This program is designed to offer financial assistance to qualified students who are attending graduate schools of theology, endorsed to represent the Charis Fellowship, and are preparing for active-duty or reserve ministry as a chaplain in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Applicants affirm that their plans are to pursue ministry in the military Chaplaincy, active or reserve, or in the VA Chaplaincy and further agrees to repay any funds awarded should these plans change. For every year of active-duty service or as a VA Chaplain, 25% of the cumulative funds awarded will be forgiven. For Reservists, 12.5% is forgiven annually for every year on drilling reserve duty. 

For information and an application form, please contact Endorsing Agent, Mark Penfold at chaplain@eaglecommission.org.