Careers
Good News has openings for chaplains in the following locations. If you are interested in inquiring about any of these openings, please email us and submit your resume to careers@goodnewsjail.org. Before you contact us, please read our chaplaincy requirements below to determine if you meet the qualifications. Thank you for your interest in Good News chaplaincy.
Tulare County, CA
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Jackson County, MS
Full-Time Chaplain
York County, SC *
Full-Time Chaplain
Hampton Roads, VA
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Brevard County, FL *
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Limon, CO *
Full-Time Male Chaplain
* New Posting
REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CHAPLAIN
The ministry of Good News is carried on as we place qualified Christian chaplains in correctional facilities. We strive to maintain consistent professionalism and character in the men and women who serve as our chaplains. Candidates for the Good News chaplaincy must, therefore, meet the following minimum criteria.
- The applicant must be in agreement with the ministry doctrinal statement.
- The applicant must meet the following educational requirements prior to starting the application process:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited Bible college with a major in Bible or theology; or
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited Christian college or university with a major in Bible or theology; or
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited seminary
- The applicant must be ordained, licensed or commissioned in accordance with the requirement of their local church or denomination prior to the hire date.
- The applicant should have 40-60 hours of varied volunteer or professional experience ministering to inmates in a corrections environment prior to starting the application process.
