Chaplain

Be a Chaplain in the California Army National Guard and fulfill a higher calling – serving the men and women of the United States military with spiritual guidance and ministry. As a Chaplain in the California Army National Guard, you will act as staff officer for all matters on which religion has an impact, including command programs, personnel, policies, and procedures. You will coordinate/direct a complete program of religious ministries, including workshops, pastoral counseling, religious education, and other activities for military personnel and their families. Additionally, as a Chaplain, you will be responsible for providing leadership for moral, ethical, and human self-development programs essential to the California Army National Guard.
The California Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. As an Officer in the Guard, you will train part-time to be ready full-time, should your state or nation call you to serve. The Army National Guard is based in communities in every State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. When you join the Guard, you’ll do your monthly training close to home so you’ll be ready to serve wherever your spiritual leadership is needed.
Professional DutiesPerforms duties as outlined above as Staff, Deputy Staff, or Assistant Chaplain at all levels of command
Supervises other Chaplains and staff in providing a broad religious program designed to meet the needs of the organization and military communityBenefits
$6,000 Officer bonus
$10,000 affiliation bonus for current Chaplains transferring from another military service
Chaplain candidates can qualify for up to $4,500 per year for graduate seminary tuition
REQUIREMENTS
B.S. or B.A. from an accredited university
Master's of Theology or MDiv with 72+ credit hours from an accredited university
Individuals with no prior military service must be no older than 40 years of age (however, applicants up to age 50 will be considered on a case-by-case basis for critical faith group needs).
Individuals with 10+ years of prior military service may be up to 50 years of age.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards