Full-time Male Chaplain

Good News Global; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Good News Global seeks a Full-Time Chaplain to provide comprehensive Christian pastoral ministry to inmates and staff in correctional facilities. Responsibilities include counseling, leading worship, Bible studies, and coordinating clergy visits, as well as managing administrative tasks and volunteer programs.

The role requires ordination/licensing, experience in jail/prison ministry, and a commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and teaching, with ability to build partnerships with churches and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a seminary preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with Bible/Theology emphasis or equivalent Bible credits.
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned by local church/denomination.
• Incarceration ministry experience preferred.
• Proven ministry involvement and evangelism/discipleship/teaching.
• Agreement with Doctrinal Statement.

Responsibilities

• Provide Christian chaplaincy services to inmates and staff: counseling, worship, Bible studies, clergy visits, literature, and pastoral duties.
• Facilitate access to religious volunteers for all faiths recognized by the facility.
• Handle emergency and death notifications for inmates and families.
• Counsel inmates and staff; recruit and train religious volunteers.
• Promote ministry visibility through jail tours and community presentations.
• Fulfill administrative requirements and generate reports using software.
• Develop partnerships with local churches/organizations for ministry support.

Skills

Pastoral Counseling

Biblical Teaching

Community Outreach

Program Development

Written Communication

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited Seminary (preferred)

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited Bible/Christian college with Bible/Theology emphasis

Bachelor’s degree with 30 hours of Bible from regionally accredited University/Seminary

Job description

About the Organization Good News Global specializes in equipping and sending chaplains to the correctional facilities of the world to minister to the spiritual needs of those impacted by incarceration. With more than 60 years of experience, Good News currently has over 300 chaplains serving in jails and prisons in 22 US States and 25 countries.

Open Date 8/12/2026

Position Full-time Male Chaplain

Category Religious Services

Description

Vision:

To disrupt the cycle of darkness and despair for all who are behind bars and their families by advancing the Gospel.

Our Mission:

To build and equip an alliance of passionate believers who boldly bring the light, life, and love of Jesus to the correctional communities of the world.

Job Description:

The Chaplain is responsible for providing comprehensive Christian pastoral ministry to the residents and staff of the correctional facility. The Chaplain also provides other services to inmates, staff, public officials, and the community that will enhance the overall ministry.

Position Requirements

Job Duties:

General day to day job duties include the following

• Provide comprehensive Christian chaplaincy services to inmates and staff: counseling, conducting/scheduling Christian worship services, Bible studies and arranging clergy visits, distributing literature and performing other pastoral and ministerial functions as appropriate.
• Facilitate access and ministry of religious volunteers for all faith traditions recognized by the facility.
• Handle emergency and death notifications among inmates and their families.
• Encourage and counsel inmates, correctional officers, and other facility staff.
• Recruit, supervise and train religious volunteers.
• Promote the visibility of the ministry in the community through jail tours and presentations to individuals, community groups and local churches.
• Fulfill administrative requirements of the facility and our ministry.
• Generate and file computer reports using a variety of software applications.
• Work with the local community (churches, individuals, organizations, businesses) to develop financial partnership and support for the ministry.

Professional Qualifications

The chaplain candidate should demonstrate the following specific experience and credentials:

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited Seminary (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited Bible/Christian college with major/emphasis in Bible or Theology; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with an additional of 30 hours of Bible from a regionally accredited University/Seminary, AND
• Ministry experience demonstrating theological competency/equivalence
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned by local church/denomination
• Incarceration Experience: An understanding of the correctional environment with practical service/ministry experience in a jail/prison preferred
• Proven track record of ministry involvement and commitment
• Experience in evangelism/discipleship/teaching
• Agreement with GNG Doctrinal Statement

Personal Qualifications

The chaplain candidate should demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

• Ability to think, function and minister in accordance with biblical standards
• Development of ministry programs
• Appropriate methods and means of biblically dealing with human behavior situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to identify and develop human, financial and material resources for conduct of the ministry
• Ability to connect with the community and encourage partnershipsGeneral fiscal management
• Basic computer skills using MS Office Suite (or similar) programs
• Personal Finances in Order

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability tolift upto 25lbs (Bibles/other sacred texts, curriculum, etc.)
• Ability to navigate facilities that may include stairs

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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