Part-time Male Chaplain

Appone; Durango (CO); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Good News Global seeks a Part-time Chaplain to provide pastoral ministry to residents and staff at correctional facilities. The role includes counseling, worship services, Bible studies, and coordinating chaplains and volunteers.

The Chaplain will handle emergency notifications, support inmates and staff, and collaborate with the community to sustain ministry efforts. A seminary degree and ordination are preferred requirements for candidates.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in theology from a regionally accredited seminary (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree with Bible/Theology emphasis, or a Bible-focused bachelor plus 30 Bible hours.
• Ministry experience showing theological competency; ordained/licensed/commissioned.
• Incarceration experience preferred.
• Proven ministry involvement and commitment.
• Experience in evangelism/discipleship/teaching.
• Agreement with Good News Global Doctrinal Statement.

Aufgaben

• 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 functions.
• 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 MS Office or similar programs.
• Work with the local community to develop financial partnership and support for the ministry.

Kenntnisse

Pastoral ministry

Evangelism/Discipleship

Crisis counseling

Ordained/licensed/commissioned

Ministry leadership

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in theology

Bible/Theology bachelor’s

Bible hours (30)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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 9/23/2026

Position Part-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.

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.

Job Duties

• 1. 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.
• 2. Facilitate access and ministry of religious volunteers for all faith traditions recognized by the facility.
• 3. Handle emergency and death notifications among inmates and their families.
• 4. Encourage and counsel inmates, correctional officers, and other facility staff.
• 5. Recruit, supervise and training religious volunteers.
• 6. Promote the visibility of the ministry in the community through jail tours and presentations to individuals, community groups and local churches.
• 7. Fulfill administrative requirements of the facility and our ministry.
• 8. Generate and file computer reports using a variety of software applications.
• 9. Work with the local community (churches, individuals, organizations, businesses) to develop financial partnership and support for the ministry.

Professional Qualifications

• 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

• 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 partnerships

• General 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 to lift up to 25lbs (Bibles/other sacred texts, curriculum, etc.)
• Ability to navigate facilities that may include stairs

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

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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