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Correctional Chaplains
Our platform is in a prison. We Christ’s freedom across bars and handcuffs. Our congregation looks at and asks big questions like,
“How can God love me?”
Chaplains serving in prisons play a crucial role in connecting with inmates and conveying the message of Christ's boundless love. They are a lifeline for those within the prison system, offering Jesus' grace, mercy, and forgiveness to men, women, and juveniles. These dedicated chaplains work in various types of institutions across the United States, including juvenile, state, federal, county, and private facilities, and their impact extends to influencing and uplifting both guards and administrators.
Their daily responsibilities include ensuring that all inmates have the freedom to practice their religion, leading Bible studies, providing counseling to both inmates and guards and conducting educational classes. Through these efforts, chaplains make a profound difference in the lives of those within the prison system.
Federal Bureau of Prisons chaplain
Chaplains play a vital role in a correctional setting, providing spiritual support and guidance to inmates. They oversee and carry out a program aimed at addressing the spiritual welfare of the incarcerated population. In addition, the incarcerated population in the federal system has different guidelines and parameters. These full-time positions are ideal for experienced and credentialed ministers who are compassionate and devoted to making a positive impact on the lives of others. The Federal Bureau of Prisons offers an opportunity for ministers to engage in meaningful and fulfilling work within a unique and challenging environment.
State Correctional chaplain
Professional prison chaplains or religious services coordinators in state prisons, including privately run prisons that operate under state contracts. Their workplace environs vary, with most serving in facilities designed for male inmates. However, women’s facilities are a growing population. Chaplains play a vital role in a correctional setting, providing spiritual support and guidance to inmates. They oversee and carry out a program aimed at addressing the spiritual welfare of the incarcerated population.
Chaplains serve in a wide range of settings. Most work in a single correctional facility, although some divide their time across multiple facilities. Hiring agencies vary in the state system, including the state correctional system, contractors for a private prison management firm, or working through a religious organization.
City and County Jail chaplain
Chaplains in these settings face different dynamics than in state or federal settings. The incarcerated population is more localized and often is familiar with one another. In addition, the culture is different. Also, a chaplain on a local level may be required to oversee volunteers who perform various services to the incarcerated population.
Chaplains have the unique ability to meet people where they are in their personal journey, spiritual or otherwise. Chaplains also offer comfort to officers and administrative staff. Chaplains conduct well-being checks with corrections staff, preside as the chaplain for recruit graduations, and are available for spiritual counsel, prayer, and other needs that arise.
Where do I Get started !
​When you pursue a career as a chaplain, you’re not just joining an organization, you’re joining a team of people. We’re here to help you. At any point along the way, contact the Chaplaincy team at
502-890-1218