Apply to Become an FBFI Chaplain

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The Application Process

Questionnaire: Begin the application process by submitting the form below. Please wait to hear back from the chaplain endorser before proceeding to the next step.
FBFI Membership: If you are not already an FBFI member, please join. Select one of the FBFI Membership options with the FrontLine subscription. If you need to upgrade a current subscription to membership, contact the home office.
Application Form: An application and instructions will be sent to you. An application processing fee of $150 is due when the application is submitted.

Begin the Process

Fill out the Application Questionnaire

Begin the application process by filling out the form below. Take time to prepare a neat application, giving attention to spelling and grammar. This is a professional application for a professional position. Incomplete or incorrect forms cannot be processed by the Endorser.

Personal Info

Name

Date of Birth

Address

Phone

Spouse's Name

Spouse's Date of Birth

Children and Ages

Have you or your spouse ever been previously divorced?

Yes No

Education & Occupation

College Name

College Location

Graduation Date

Major & Minor

Degree received

Name of Seminary

Seminary Location

Graduation Date

Field(s) of Study

Degree Received

Current Occupation

How long?

Education & Occupation

Local Church You Attend

Church Location

Name of Pastor

Church Affiliation (GARBC, BBF, etc.)

Do you have ministry experience?

Yes No

How long?

Local Church for Membership (if different from above)

Church Location

Name of Pastor

Church Affiliation (GARBC, BBF, etc.)

Are you ordained?

Yes No

Ordaining Church

Beliefs & Views

Would you agree with the following statement?

Yes No

“The Bible (both the Old and New Testaments) is inerrant and infallible in the original autographs. Although those original autographs may no longer exist, God has providentially preserved His Word for us through the myriad of reliable manuscript evidence available to modern believers. As a result, we may be confident that God’s Word remains as unbroken and valid today as it was in the time it was written. Though none of the various translations can be considered ‘inspired,’ they can be regarded as accurate to the extent that they clearly reveal what was in the original autographs as reflected in the various manuscripts. The value of a translation is its faithful adherence to and clear communication of the words of the original text. The exaltation of one translation to the disallowance of others for reasons besides these is misleading and divisive.”

Do you have assurance of your salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone?

Yes No

Do you consider yourself a Baptist?

Yes No

Do you consider yourself a Biblical fundamentalist?

Yes No

Explain or define the previous answer if you feel necessary

Do you believe women should be ordained?

Yes No

What type of worship style do you prefer?

What type of music do you and your church currently use in a worship service (hymns, praise and worship, CCM, other?)

What Bible versions do you use for preaching and study?

What is your view on drinking alcohol as a beverage?

Beliefs & Views

Area of Interest

Local Community

Are you a member of the FBFI?

Yes No

If yes, how long?

How did you hear about FBFI?

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to make further explanation, please contact FBFI Endorser Chaplain Joe Willis.

Chaplain Joe Willis
chapwillis@gmail.com
813.767.2734

Things to Know About Applying

Additional Information

Depending on where you are in your educational pursuit, readiness for ordination, and/or ministry experience, it can take several years for an interested applicant to become a chaplain. It is a long and comprehensive process.

At the beginning of the application process, the Home Office will send you the FBFI Chaplain’s Manual. You will need to read this document thoroughly and affirm the FBFI Statement of Faith.

If you change endorsers without permission from both sending and receiving endorsers, or if you fail to maintain endorsement from a qualified endorser at all times, you will be discharged from the military and possibly dismissed from the civilian agency where you serve.

Background Check: The FBFI home office will contact all references and order a background check. Before you are accessioned in the chaplaincy, you will have to report any legal citations, including traffic citations, civil legal actions against you including bankruptcy, and the status of all outstanding financial obligations. Any such matter in your life will require a “moral waiver” by the military branch or civilian agency to which you are applying for chaplaincy and must be fully disclosed to your endorser in writing, who will be required to acknowledge in writing that the disclosure has been made and that endorsement is granted with full awareness.

Fellowships: Plan to attend subsequent FBFI regional fellowship meetings in your area and the annual fellowship meeting after your initial application form is submitted. These meetings are listed on the website under the “Regions and Fellowships” tab.

Training: Chaplain training is conducted during the FBFI Winter Board Meeting in February and is required for applicants and endorsed chaplains. If you are unable to attend training, a make-up session will be held during the annual fellowship.

Military Chaplaincy: Endorsement for military chaplaincy can only occur when your endorser files a DD2088 (Department of War Form 2088), but the DD2088 is the LAST step in your lengthy application and qualification process. (All administrative actions take place on the DD2088.)

Community Chaplaincy: Fire Service, Health Care, Hospital, VA, Law Enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, Corporate, and/or any other local community chaplaincy will complete both the Short Form and the Long Form at the appropriate time.