2016 has been a year of changes and firsts. I began the year by being moved to a new battalion and ended the year with a promotion. In between those events has been a year that has been rich with unique ministry opportunities and first time experiences. Through all of that I have been reminded … Continue reading Ministry Report (Oct – Dec 2016)
Military Ministry
We Remember
Last year my family and I visited a National Cemetery as a part of our Memorial Day observance. When we got home I posted the following on Facebook: "We were amazed today by the number of people who were at the National Cemetery in Bushnell. The crowd of people and astounding number to tombstones … Continue reading We Remember
Ministry Report (October – December 2015)
There are many honors that come with the role of a military chaplain. Honoring soldiers who have fallen is a great honor that also carries a great weight. Its an honor to help people celebrate and remember the life of a military member, no matter how he or she falls. That honor carries with it … Continue reading Ministry Report (October – December 2015)
Lessons Learned at Chaplain School
A very long process has just come to an end. New Army chaplains attend a 90 training program at the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School located at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. It's an introduction to the Army and to the Chaplaincy that challenges new chaplains physically and mentally in order to begin the process … Continue reading Lessons Learned at Chaplain School
Ministry Report (July – September 2015)
This quarter mostly consisted of the completion of my entry level training as an Army Chaplain. I'll write about some of the things that I learned at Chaplain School in another post. For now I will just say that I am very glad to have that in my review mirror. Finishing the course took me … Continue reading Ministry Report (July – September 2015)
Running from Failure
A couple of days ago I came across a photo that reminded me of a very good memory. It was a photo of my wife and I celebrating our fifteenth wedding anniversary in St. Augustine, Florida. Here's the photo. As I looked at the photo I remembered what an amazing week we had together, and … Continue reading Running from Failure
Ministry Report (April – June 2015)
Even at my age it pays to listen to your older brother. My brother asked me a question over lunch a couple of weeks ago, and based on my answer he made what I think is an excellent suggestion. We were talking about my blog and the one that he wants to start. As … Continue reading Ministry Report (April – June 2015)
