Resources for Effective Service and Ministry in the Army, Air Force, and Navy Chaplaincies
The message below was sent via Messenger from a minister in Kansas who could relate to some of the stories in our book on Military Ministry. He gave us permission to share it. “I am a seminary student and was just selected to the Army Chaplain Candidate program. During my studies, we read your book …
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The smoke pit becomes a place where relationships are built, stories are told, and complaints are aired
On June 14, we celebrate not only Flag Day, but also the founding of the US Army. The Army's website proclaims, "Since 1775, America's Army has stood ready to protect the nation and its people and will fight to defend its values." The army (like the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard) has full-timers …
I found out recently that our book, Military Ministry, has been translated into Ukrainian to be used at a seminary in Kyiv, and they asked me to write a preface for the new translation. It is an honor, and frankly more than a little exciting, to realize our work is being used to prepare men …
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What's the best piece of moving advice you've ever received?
Remember those who never came home. Remember the families who carry both pride and grief. Remember those who gave their future so others could live theirs.
These are the three categories of classes that prepared me most for ministry in uniform
Church is not ultimately about the building
When I was commissioned as a chaplain, I had a lot of ministerial experience in the church world. Plus, as the son of a good military chaplain, I had seen and heard many stories and principles about effectively navigating a military career. However, there were several specific practices that I hadn’t picked up on. Knowing …
Ministry of Presence is More Strategic Than You Think.
Military Chaplain Guide 