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 on Military Ministry and God spoke to me through your testimony. My grandfather was a SeaBee and both of my brothers were in the Navy, with the one I’m closest to retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. My whole life I have wanted to join the Navy but because I had asthma in high school I was unable to join. In adulthood, I have been healed of it and had my plans set on becoming a Navy Chaplain. I’m the Reserves, as that was my wife’s agreement.
When I read in your book about the similar situation you faced, God began speaking to me about whether I was willing to shift course and follow where He needed me rather than where I wanted to be. Now I am getting ready to begin ministering as an Army chaplain. I wanted to say thank you for your service, your willingness to follow God, and the inspiration I received while reading about your experiences. God bless!”
Military Ministry: Chaplains in the Twenty-First Century, now in its second edition, continues to speak to ministers, seminarians, chaplains, churches, and endorsers. Our aim is to help prepare men and women for life-changing service and ministry in the United States Armed Forces.
If you have any questions, or if you’d like to share your story with us, please feel free to reach out to us on the CONTACT page above. We’d love to hear from you.
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