Endorsed and Approved Settings
Welcome to the endorsement application portal for the Methodist churches belonging to the Pan-Methodist Commission. See the "Eligibility" page for a list of the participating denominations.
Endorsement is available to clergy who require it for appointment to a number of professional civilian and military settings.
Professional Civilian Settings
- Healthcare Chaplain (Hospital, Hospice, Residential Health Care, Veterans Health)
- Prison Chaplain
- Workplace Chaplain
- Retirement Community Chaplain
- Children’s Home Chaplain
- Therapeutic Counselor (Pastoral Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor)
- Clinical Pastoral Education Certified Educator
- Life Coach or Spiritual Director
- Other Specialized Ministries of Professional Pastoral Care
Military Chaplain Settings
- Army Active Duty
- Army Reserve
- Army National Guard
- Air Force Active Duty
- Air Force Reserve
- Air National Guard
- Navy Active Duty
- Navy Reserve
Approval is available for clergy who require it for service in a volunteer capacity.
Volunteer Chaplain Settings
- Civil Air Patrol Chaplain
- Coast Guard Auxiliary Chaplain
- Volunteer State Guard Chaplain
- Fire Chaplain
- Law Enforcement Chaplain
Contact your denominational endorsing agent for more information about requirements for each setting.
The United Methodist Endorsing Agency is responsible for the administration of this site. For assistance or more information, contact UMEA by email at umea@gbhem.org or call 615-340-7411.