Student Chaplain | Application

Student Chaplain | 2025-2026 Application

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In order to serve on a student leadership team, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 AND cannot be on chapel, academic, or disciplinary probation.
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Position Synopsis

Student Chaplains gain valuable ministry and leadership experience in assisting the Chaplain's Office in fulfilling its mission. The Chaplain’s Office exists to give leadership to the meeting of the spiritual needs and the furthering of the spiritual growth of Wheaton College students, staff, and faculty. Student Chaplains are led by the Ministry Associate for Spiritual Leadership and are tasked with leading All School Communion, and planning several events throughout the school year. Other specific tasks and training will vary based on your ministry focus, skills, strengths, spiritual gifts, and the needs of the community.
Video Questions

This video should be 2-3 minutes in length, and will help us get to know you ahead of your interview! Please film yourself answering the following questions: 1. What do you love? What is your greatest passion in life? 2. How would others describe your strengths? How would you describe your own? 3. What are some potential growth areas for you? Trouble uploading your video? No worries, upload it via Google Drive and share it with student.chaplains@my.wheaton.edu
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Short Answer Questions

Please do not exceed the paragraph or sentence limit. Thank you!
Please tell us about your spiritual journey. (2 paragraphs)*
How are you practicing spiritual disciplines in your life? (3 sentences) *
What are your Rest and Sabbath Day practices? (1 Paragraph)*
The key to spiritual vitality at Wheaton is... (1 sentence)*
Wheaton College needs to... (1 sentence)*
Chapel is important at Wheaton because... (1 paragraph)*
Explain why you are interested in Student Chaplaincy. (1 paragraph)*
Which of the Student Chaplain ministries most interest you and why? (see various ministries in campus-wide email) (3 sentences)*
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Student Chaplain! Upon review of your application, video, and references you will be notified via student email to be invited for an interview.

Applications, videos and references must be submitted by: Sunday, February 9th at 11:59pm CST.

Important notes:
- A requirement of the Student Chaplain position is participation in Student Leader Training Week, beginning on campus August 17th, 2025.
- In order to serve on a student leadership team, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 AND cannot be on chapel, academic, or disciplinary probation during 2025-2026 school year.
- Every applicant must have two references, and these references must be 1) a Wheaton College staff or faculty member and 2) either a fellow student OR spiritual leader/mentor. Here is the reference link to share: https://form.jotform.com/250155983718162
With questions, please contact stephen.cartwright@wheaton.edu or stop by the Chaplain's Office in lower Beamer!
In applying for this student leadership position with the Chaplain's Office, I agree without reservation to abide by the rules of this organization and to reaffirm my commitment to Wheaton College and its community covenant. I will remember that the Chaplain's Office, as part of Wheaton College, stands for Christ and His Kingdom. I believe that we are a community bound together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, we will strive to be committed to one another, to love one another, and to be Christ-like examples. I agree to voluntarily resign my position if I fail to pursue the intent of this statement. I agree that I am not currently under chapel, academic, or disciplinary probation. By signing and dating below you are stating that you meet these requirements and consent to the Registrar's Office, Student Care, Student Development, and the Chaplain's Office to release this information to Chaplain’s Office staff for verification purposes.*

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