Here are some of the questions we are often asked, with brief answers. Please e-mail other questions that you feel should be on this list.
- What is Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries?
- Who are chaplains? and what do they do?
- What is ecclesiastical endorsement for chaplaincy?
- I'm interested in chaplaincy. What do I do?
- What are the basic qualifications required for chaplaincy?
- What is Clinical Pastoral Education? Is it required for chaplaincy?
- How can I locate an accredited CPE program?
- Do I need to be ordained to be a chaplain?
- Does ACM function as a placement service?
- Do all chaplains work for the church? Who pays the chaplain?
- Do Adventist chaplains minister only to other Adventists?
- Do Adventist chaplains share the Gospel and Adventist beliefs in their work?
Frequently Asked Military-Related Questions
Here are some of the questions we are often asked, with brief answers. Please e-mail other questions that you feel should be on this list.
- How is the National Service Organization connected with ACM?
- How do I get help with Sabbath problems in the military?
- I'm working on US citizenship and need help dealing with the issue about bearing arms. Is there an alternate oath of citizenship?
- I'm thinking about joining the military. Can I get a guarantee of not being required to work on Sabbath?