Chaplain Resources

• October 2025 Chaplain’s Corner — Read

Being a Chaplain

You serve as the spiritual advisor to your organization and its members. Build relationships, listen with compassion, and serve as a bridge of faith and care for all.

1. A willingness to serve.
2. Spiritual maturity and commitment to the Chaplain’s ministry.
3. Confidentiality, neutrality, and compassion.

• Offer comfort in times of stress or loss.
• Coordinate with Service Officers to aid members and families.
• Lead prayers at meetings and ceremonies.
• Visit hospitals and send cards to the sick or bereaved.

VFW Chaplain Prayer Bot — Open Link
Contains prayers for meetings, memorials, banquets, and remembrance. Accessible on any device—no app required.

• Religious Support at Funerals
• Religious Support in Joint Operations
• Religious Support

NEW Chaplain Orientation
Main Presenter: Past National Chaplain Deborah Halter

Click HERE to view the training session (YouTube)
NEW Chaplain Orientation Slideshow (PPTX)
NEW Chaplain Orientation Slideshow (PDF)

These are but a few of the articles for chaplains. There are many more on the VFW National Chaplain web page. Be sure to check them out.

• VFW Chaplains Organizational Structure
• Four Chaplains Day
• Who’s Gonna Fill Our Shoes
• Clergy vs Chaplain: Is There a Difference?
• Some Thoughts on Dealing with Grief
• Chaplains and Mandatory Reporting
• Have You Checked Up on Your Chaplain Lately?
• The Chaplain–Sergeant at Arms Partnership

Chaplain activity reporting is conducted through the Department CSR Portal.