Dr. Jim Browning

Dr. Jim Browning is the Director of the Marsh Institute for Chaplains. The Marsh Institute for Chaplains works collaboratively to equip, support, and advocate for chaplains serving in diverse and global settings. By partnering with chaplains, educational institutions, professional organizations, and religious faith groups, the Marsh Institute will (1) collaborate with domestic and international partners to enhance the effectiveness of chaplains, (2) develop and support curricular materials designed explicitly for chaplains, (3) research and advise concerning issues related to chaplain ministry, and (4) advocate publicly for chaplain ministry. The Marsh Institute is a transformation of The Marsh Center for Chaplain Studies and now operates as a religious nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. It continues the legacy of Dr. Gerald E. Marsh, a lifelong seminary professor and a USAF Reserve Major General chaplain. The Marsh Center’s logo, a hurricane lamp, reflects the sacred ministry of chaplains carrying the light of the Holy into stormy and dark places. Dr. Browning earned five academic degrees. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min, M.Div); Boston University (MS); Air War College Strategic Studies, Air University at Maxwell AFB (MS); the University of Texas at Arlington (BA). Prior to his appointment to lead the Marsh Center and Institute, Dr. Browning served for 30 years as a U.S. Air Force chaplain, retiring at the rank of colonel.