STEP 1

As you take your first steps in your decision to be endorsed by LBF, please carefully read the following documents.

• LBF Biblical Guidelines
• LBF Doctrinal Statement
• DOMA Guidelines
• LBF Covenant

STEP 2

General Requirements Check List:

• Active member of local church, in good standing
• In agreement with our doctrinal statement and biblical guidelines
• Master’s of Divinity Degree (For Chaplain Candidates this will be in process.)

Requirements for Regular Military:

• In a leadership position / pastoral role in a local church
• Ordained through local church
• Performed at least 1 funeral, 1 wedding, communion, and a Baptism.
• (For Chaplain Candidates these are not as strict and it is highly encouraged that your M.Div. is in a Chaplaincy track.)

Additional Requirements for Military Active Duty:

• A 12 minute video sermon
• 2 years of pastoral ministry experience
• (If applicable) Wife participation in interview

STEP 3

Provide Endorsing Agent with pre-application information in order to determine eligibility.

STEP 4

Once pre-application is approved, an application link will be emailed.  Requirements for the application include:

• Transcripts of your undergraduate and seminary training
• Copy of ordination certificate (if applicable, only local church ordinations are accepted)
• Letter of recommendation from the pastor of the church where you are currently active, or if you are the pastor, from an appropriate representative of the church
• Recruiter name and email (if applicable)
• Paying the non-refundable $150 application fee (will be charged after application is checked for completeness)

STEP 5

Upon endorsement, LBF chaplains and candidates are required to:

• Complete a semi-annual report in January and July of each year; keeping us updated with any relevant changes.
• Attend the LBF annual chaplains conference, or another faith based conference if unable to attend the LBF conference (does not apply to candidates.)
• Sign up for monthly (or annual) recurring dues.