SBC Chaplaincy
In some of the most emotionally intense and spiritually fraught circumstances, Southern Baptist chaplains bring the light of Christ into the moment.
Categories of Chaplaincy
From battlefields to hospitals, from prison cells to boardrooms, Southern Baptist chaplains minister the gospel of Jesus Christ in difficult places where churches often have no access.
Community Service Chaplains provide spiritual care in support of and collaboration with volunteer organizations to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, schools, and groups in the community.
Corporate Chaplains provide gospel-centered pastoral care and spiritual guidance to employees and leaders in a business or corporate workplace.
Correctional Chaplains offer hope, pastoral care, and gospel-centered ministry to inmates and correctional staff.
Chaplains respond alongside churches to provide spiritual care and gospel hope during times of crisis and disaster.
Healthcare chaplains offer a gospel‑centered presence and pastoral care that supports the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and medical staff.
Whether ministering to service members on active duty, in the reserves, or national guard, Military Chaplains serve service members and their families with compassion and gospel-centered care in military communities.
Public Safety Chaplains support first responders and their families with encouragement, pastoral care, spiritual guidance and the hope of the gospel.
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Called. Sent. Present.
A chaplain’s mission field is diverse, difficult, and constantly changing. But SBC chaplains are part of a team, more than 3,000 strong.