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Methodist Endorsement Application Portal

For clergy in the UMC and CME requiring military or professional endorsement as chaplains.

Program Application Fees

There is an application fee to partially offset processing costs, to be paid by credit card online after the initial review of your application. Each endorsing body applies its own procedures and policies in making endorsement decisions. A complete application does not guarantee approval. 

Programs for which you can apply include:

  • Professional Chaplain or Pastoral Counselor (Military or Civilian): $50
  • Volunteer Chaplain: $20
  • Military Chaplain Candidate Program for Clergy in Training (Seminarians): $20

For more information about the available settings, click here


The United Methodist Endorsing Agency is responsible for the administration of this site. For technical assistance or questions about United Methodist endorsement, contact UMEA by email at umea@gbhem.org or call 615-340-7411.

For questions related to the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, please contact Bishop Teresa Snorton at BishopSnorton@TheCMEChurch.org


TO BEGIN AN APPLICATION, CLICK THE "REGISTER" BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE. 

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED, LOG IN WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PASSWORD.