In Defense of Military Chaplaincy

Answering some common arguments against Military Chaplaincy with the facts

 

This is not an exhaustive list of objections to Military Chaplaincy.  I’m really only barely touching on the subject, but I hope this may help someone who may be considering becoming a chaplain, or quiet someone who may be a longtime critic of those who put on a uniform to provide Spiritual freedom to those who are willing to put their lives on the line for our physical freedom....

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Today I had the opportunity to organize a prayer breakfast for the unit that I'm working for.  Soldiers who work at the Armory come by for food, fellowship, a message and prayer.  This month our guest speaker was Rev. Carlos Burdine, Pastor of Shelby Street Lighthouse Pentecostal Tabernacle.  It was great to have fellowship with him, and he did a tremendous job bringing an encouraging message delivered with a burden.  We had a good crowd, and they received the message well.  Special thanks to...
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On Monday of the previous week, I put the cross on my Army uniform, and officially became a Chaplain the Army National Guard.  I will be a part of the Indiana National Guard, and am looking forward to my first weekend in ministry as a Chaplain next weekend.  Pray that God gives a harvest of souls.  I will start off by working at a local mobilization center counseling with and preaching to Soldiers that are on their way to or from the Combat Zones of Iraq or Afghanistan. 

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I'm 6 days into my first annual training with my new unit, the 949th BSB, and I'm loving it!  Since I hit the ground here I've been counseling Soldiers, I've preached 3 chapel services, and have been holding devotionals at ranges as well as giving the word fo teh day and prayer at leadership meetings. 

A short testimony of how God has been working:  We had a chapel service this last Wednesday night, which turned into a small Bible study when we had only 2 that showed up.  I asked them to share...
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My packet (a file folder with a bunch of paperwork) has already been sent to the Chaplain's Assessions Board.  This board will decide whether they are going to allow me to become a chaplain in the Military.  It will be followed by a Federal Recognition Board in Austin, Texas this July, where I will be made an official chaplain.  Please pray that everything goes smoothly with both of these boards.  I will be starting with my new unit the first weekend of June and will finally be functioning as...

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