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FMCUSA Endorsing Agent/Director of Chaplain Ministries - Job Training Program

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Program summary

The intern will be exposed to the vision, mission, and strategy of Free Methodist Chaplain Ministries and FM Chaplains Association (FMCA) which is composed of nearly 200 members. The intern is required to be an ordained Elder in the Free Methodist Church-USA (FMCUSA) and a military Chaplain in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of pastoral and chaplain experience. The duration of the internship will be for six months. The intern will work Monday – Friday (with occasional weekends if needed), but perform no more than 40 hours per week, with time off for Federal Holidays. The FMCA Budget will reimburse travel expenses, conference fees, and personal expenses associated with the internship if required. The intern will be exposed to all aspects of Free Methodist Chaplain Ministries, including chaplain and family pastoral care, grant writing, Connect Newsletter development, updating the chaplain data base, records management, recruiting and endorsement process, budget development and expense reimbursements, chaplain courses through the Center for Pastoral Formation, planning and facilitating the annual Professional Development Training for FMCA members, African and global chaplain training initiatives, FMCA Executive Committee leadership, the FMCA Constitution and By Laws, and engagement with denominational leaders.

Roles & job description

Lead and implement the vision, mission, and strategy of Free Methodist Chaplain Ministries and FM Chaplains Association (FMCA). Provide chaplain and family pastoral care and support; visit chaplains in their work place when possible; execute grant writing for endowment; develop monthly Connect Newsletter; update the chaplain data base, records management; recruit and endorse new chaplains/update expired endorsements; develop and monitor annual budget and expense reimbursements; facilitate chaplain courses through the Center for Pastoral Formation; coordinate African and global chaplain training initiatives; lead monthly FMCA Executive Committee meetings; plan and execute annual Professional Development Training Conferences for the Free Methodist Chaplains Association members in various regional venues; engage with Bishops, denominational leaders, and Superintendents.

Target military occupations

Army Chaplain - 56A

Eligibility notes

The intern will have a Master of Divinity degree; be an ordained Elder in good standing in the FMCUSA; be an Endorsed Chaplain in the FMCUSA and a military chaplain.

Additional notes

The intern will primarily work from a home office with occasional travel opportunities.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 31 - 60 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
  • ▸ "You list 56A — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway