JOURNAL ARTICLE

Which U.S. Congregational Leaders Also Work as Chaplains? A National Overview.

  • Published In: Review of Religious Research, 2024, v. 66, n. 1. P. 81 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cadge, Wendy; Lawton, Amy; Holleman, Anna; Roso, Joseph 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the overlap between congregational leaders and chaplains in the contemporary United States, using data from the National Survey of Religious Leaders (NSRL) collected in 2019–2020. It finds that 17.1% of primary congregational leaders also serve as chaplains, working part-time across diverse settings such as hospitals, police and fire departments, prisons, and educational institutions. Catholic and Hispanic primary leaders are significantly more likely than their peers to hold chaplain roles, with chaplaincy involving an average commitment of about seven hours per week. The study highlights the distinct but occasionally overlapping nature of these professions and suggests that theological educators consider the specific training needs of clergy who serve in both capacities.

Additional Information

  • Source:Review of Religious Research. 2024/03, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0034-673X
  • DOI:10.1177/0034673X231222905
  • Accession Number:175966287
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