Ecclesiastical Endorsement Application

Apply for Chaplain Endorsement.

AEGA Ministries International is a Spirit-filled fellowship of ministers that has served as a recognized endorsing agent since 1976. Once your full file is received, most chaplain endorsement applications complete in three to five weeks. AEGA continues as your endorsing agent for the duration of your chaplaincy.

Chaplain endorsement hub

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3-5 wks

Typical Review

7

Chaplaincy Tracks

Since 1976

Endorsing Agent

3,000+

Credentialed Ministers

What This Application Covers

One application. Seven endorsement tracks.

AEGA endorses chaplains across seven recognized tracks. The application below routes to the AEGA Endorsement Office, which carries chaplains for the full span of their service. If a chaplain moves between tracks (for example, from military to VA), the endorsement transfers within AEGA without a new endorsing body.

Military.

DoD AFCB-recognized endorsement for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard chaplains across all branches. Military chaplain endorsement →

Endorsement for VA-hospital and VA-system chaplains. AEGA is an approved VA endorsing agent. Veterans Affairs endorsement →

Veterans Affairs.

Endorsement for chaplains serving across all federal prisons. AEGA is an approved endorsing agent for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal Bureau of Prisons →

Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Endorsement for hospital, law enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, and Board-Certified Chaplain tracks. AEGA carries chaplains across all seven tracks. All chaplaincy tracks →

Hospital, Law Enforcement, CAP, BCC.

What You Will Need to Apply

Required for a complete file.

AEGA Ordained Minister credential. Federal endorsing-agent paperwork (DoD, VA, BOP) requires Ordained Minister status. If you hold a Licensed Minister credential, apply for ordination first.

Senior pastor endorsement letter. A signed letter from the senior pastor of your home church confirming your call to chaplaincy and the congregation's support.

Chaplaincy track selection. Military, VA, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Hospital, Law Enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, or Board-Certified Chaplain.

Current or intended placement. The facility, command, hospital system, or board accepting your chaplaincy service.

Your AEGA credential ID. Assigned when your Ordained Minister credential was issued. Used to confirm standing and renewal status.

Three ministry references. Pastoral or credentialed-minister references. At least one current AEGA-credentialed minister preferred.

Chaplain Endorsement Application

Begin the endorsement application.

The form below routes to the AEGA Endorsement Office. Plan on twenty to thirty minutes to complete the first pass. Save and return is supported.

NOTE: Chaplain endorsement requires an existing AEGA Ordained Minister credential. Ministers who do not yet hold ordination should begin with the Ministerial Credential Application below. Once ordained, the AEGA Endorsement Office contacts you directly to start the chaplain endorsement file.

Name*
First Middle Last
Residence Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Office Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone*
Business Phone
Mobile Phone
Email*
Place of Birth
Date of Birth
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Are you a U.S. citizen?*
If no, what is your legal status?
Sex*
Spouse's Name (if married)
Number of Children
Have you ever been divorced? (does not disqualify applicant for credentials)
Do you agree that any unethical or heretical acts on your part automatically expels you from the AEGA?*
Will you surrender your credentials if expelled?*
Educational Data: List schools/colleges/universities completed with degrees earned (if any).*
Upload diplomas and/or transcripts for information listed above.
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Max. file size: 512 MB.
How long have you been born again?*
Are you presently in full time ministry? If so, explain:*
Are you supported entirely by your ministry?*
What ministerial positions have you previously held?
Where have you held these positions?
For how long have you held these positions?
Why did you leave?
Do you currently have secular employment?*
Name of Employer
How long have you been employed there?
Current Position
Supervisor's Name
Supervisor's Phone Number
How many jobs have you held in the past 10 years?
What is your annual income?*
What is your ministry?*
What church or ministry do you serve through at this time?*
Have you been credentialed with another religious group?*
If yes, please list name(s):
Length of time with them?
Why did you leave?
What led you to join AEGA?*
If you join AEGA, will you financially support and actively promote it?*
Do you believe in and agree to abide by our 18 Fundamental Truths?*
Review the 18 Fundamental Truths HERE.
Do you teach and practice water baptism according to Matthew 28:19?*
Do you use any form of alcohol?*
Do you use tobacco?*
Do you use narcotics?*
If yes to any of the substances above, please explain:
Do you have the Baptism in the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:1-4, with the physical initial evidence of speaking with other tongues and the Spirit of God gives the utterance?*
Are you at the present time living a clean, consistent Christian life according to the New Testament standards of holiness (Gal. 5:22, Phil. 4:8)?*
Is Christ first in your life, and the salvation of souls more important to you than self-edification (Gal. 2:20, Rom. 12)?*
Do you strive earnestly for unity in the entire body of Christ (John 17:21)?*
Are you a soul winner (Proverbs 11:30)?*
Do you tithe?*
Do you promise not to slander or deliberately harm your brethren?*
Do you pay your debts, in a timely manner?*
Current Pastor's Name/Address/Phone (if applicable)
Have you ever been dismissed from a position (secular or clerical) as a result of sexual misconduct?*
If yes, please explain:
Have you ever been lawfully convicted or legally charged by an individual, group of individuals, or an organization, of sexual misconduct?*
If yes, please explain:
What are your views on same sex marriage/unions?
If granted licensed or ordained minister credentials, you will be required to take a test comparable to that level. If score is inadequate, do you agree to take courses provided by Omega Bible Institute & Seminary in order to increase your knowledge of the ministry?*
There is no charge for Covenant Members to take courses. However, associate members are charged a small fee of $35 to cover books and shipping.
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED ONLY WHEN APPLYING FOR LICENSED/ORDAINED STATUS.
Are you licensed or ordained?
When?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name the group, fellowship or denomination.
If you are pastoring now, give the name and address of you church.
I am applying for:*
PLEASE STATE YOUR DOCTRINAL VIEWS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Salvation*
The Trinity:*
Water Baptism:*
Holy Spirit Baptism:*
Repentance:*
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Letters of Recommendation
Letters from two (2) ministers, not related to you who have known you for at least two (2) years that will attest to your Christian character and the call of God on your life.

Letters from three (3) Christian individuals, not related to you who have known your for at least two (2) years that will attest to your Christian character and the call of God on your life.
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Max. file size: 512 MB.
Photo ID
i.e. drivers license, passport photo, etc.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
APPLICATION FEE: No application fee required if you are applying for Licensed or Ordained Minister. However, you are required to pay an application fee if you are applying for Christian Worker or Ministerial Apprentice. This fee is submitted online once you click “submit” on this application.

You may also mail a check or money order to: AEGA, 2149 Hwy 139, Monroe, LA 71203
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How the Review Works

From submission to endorsement letter.

01 Submit the application

Complete the form with your credential ID, track, placement, senior pastor letter, and three references. Save and return is supported. The Endorsement Office acknowledges receipt within two business days.

02 File review and reference contact

The Endorsement Office confirms your AEGA Ordained Minister credential, reads the senior pastor letter, and contacts your three references. Track-specific federal paperwork is prepared in parallel where applicable.

03 Reviewer interview

A brief interview with an AEGA reviewer covering your call to chaplaincy, theological alignment with the track, and any chaplain-supervisor or training context. Most interviews run thirty to forty-five minutes by phone or Zoom.

04 Endorsement letter issued

AEGA issues the signed endorsement letter on letterhead and sends it directly to the receiving agency, hospital, or board, with a copy to you. AEGA continues as your endorsing agent for the duration of your chaplaincy service.

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Frequently Asked

Chaplain endorsement application, answered.

How long does AEGA chaplain endorsement take?

Once your full file is received (application, senior pastor letter, three references, AEGA Ordained Minister credential confirmed), endorsement typically completes in three to five weeks. Files that arrive incomplete extend the timeline. The Endorsement Office acknowledges receipt within two business days so you know what is still outstanding.

Do I have to be ordained to apply for chaplain endorsement?

Yes. AEGA Ordained Minister status is required for endorsement across nearly all federal endorsing-agent paperwork (DoD, VA, Federal Bureau of Prisons). If you currently hold a Licensed Minister credential, apply for ordination first. The Ordained Minister credential is the highest credentialing tier AEGA issues. Ordained Minister credential →

Which chaplaincy tracks does AEGA endorse?

AEGA endorses chaplains across seven tracks: Military (DoD AFCB-recognized), Veterans Affairs, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Hospital, Law Enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, and Board-Certified Chaplain. Most endorsing bodies endorse only one specialty. AEGA carries chaplains across all seven.

Does AEGA stay on as my endorsing agent after the letter is issued?

Yes. AEGA serves as your endorsing agent for the duration of your chaplaincy service, not just for the initial endorsement letter. The Endorsement Office handles your annual chaplain report, any agency renewal paperwork, and ongoing accountability under the credential. If you change tracks (for example, from military to VA), the endorsement transfers within AEGA. AEGA is not a denomination. The covering is relational and continuous.

What if my senior pastor cannot write the endorsement letter?

Most chaplains have a clear sending church. If your circumstances are unusual (church transition, recently relocated, no current local-church covering), contact the Endorsement Office at 1-800-842-5176 before submitting. AEGA values relational covering and will work with you to identify a credentialed minister or pastoral authority who can speak to your call and standing.

Begin your endorsement application.

Three to five weeks of review. AEGA stays on as your endorsing agent for the full span of your chaplaincy. A Spirit-filled fellowship of ministers since 1976.

Begin the application →

Ecclesiastical Endorsement Application

Apply for Chaplain Endorsement.

3-5 wks

7

Since 1976

3,000+

What This Application Covers

One application. Seven endorsement tracks.

Military.

Endorsement for VA-hospital and VA-system chaplains. AEGA is an approved VA endorsing agent. Veterans Affairs endorsement →

Endorsement for chaplains serving across all federal prisons. AEGA is an approved endorsing agent for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal Bureau of Prisons →

Endorsement for hospital, law enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, and Board-Certified Chaplain tracks. AEGA carries chaplains across all seven tracks. All chaplaincy tracks →

What You Will Need to Apply

Required for a complete file.

Chaplain Endorsement Application

Begin the endorsement application.

The form below routes to the AEGA Endorsement Office. Plan on twenty to thirty minutes to complete the first pass. Save and return is supported.

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED ONLY WHEN APPLYING FOR LICENSED/ORDAINED STATUS.

PLEASE STATE YOUR DOCTRINAL VIEWS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

How the Review Works

From submission to endorsement letter.

01

Submit the application

02

File review and reference contact

03

Reviewer interview

04

Endorsement letter issued

Frequently Asked

Chaplain endorsement application, answered.

How long does AEGA chaplain endorsement take?

Do I have to be ordained to apply for chaplain endorsement?

Which chaplaincy tracks does AEGA endorse?

Does AEGA stay on as my endorsing agent after the letter is issued?

What if my senior pastor cannot write the endorsement letter?

Begin your endorsement application.