Chaplaincy
Doug Collins, Secretary of VA Meets with VCN Chaplain
Who: Chaplain David KuntzWhat: One-on-One with Secretary of VAWhen: 11 August 2025Where: Central Ohio VA, Columbus, OH Why: I was truly humbled and honored to have a one-on-one meeting with Mr. Secretary Collins to discuss the work of pastoral care at the VA hospital in Columbus, OH. We shared a meaningful conversation about our military…
Read MoreChaplaincy: Not for the Faint of Heart
Chaplaincy: Not for the Faint of Heart By Dr. Lewis Temple, Healthcare for the Elderly, Palliative Care Chaplain, Denver, Colorado Chaplaincy is not for the faint of heart. The sights, sounds, smells, and exposure to infectious diseases, not to mention possibly being exposed to bed bugs and lice, and even the occasional family dog, are…
Read MoreAir Force Reserve Chaplain goes out with “one heck of a roar”! by Chaplain Jeff Cooper, USAFR
So Glad…. I was hoping for one “fun” tour before I retired. By fun, I mean Florida in the winter or maybe 90 days in Germany. I wanted someplace I could take my wife where we could enjoy the Air Force together as my time in service drew to an end. What I got instead was summer…
Read MorePolice Officer Turned Chaplain Utilizes Chaplaincy to Train Police Officers
by Greg Amundson, Chaplain, DHS Rev. Gregory J. Amundson currently serves as a Senior Instructor for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, in Glynco, GA. Greg leads a team of law enforcement specialists responsible for teaching content related to tactics, use of force, and critical decision-making. Greg has developed a curriculum on…
Read MoreChaplain Wears Two Hats
From a recent letter from Chaplain Alan Dong Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your prayers and encouragement this past month! Most of it was spent in central CA for my annual Army training. Here are some of the highlights: June 10th-29th was spent at Camp Roberts in central California with my Army National…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend
We are headed into Memorial Day this weekend. Many of us will gather with friends and family to spend time together, enjoying one another. But it is a time for us to remember those who have died in service to our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Beyond that, we can reflect…
Read MoreA Long Commute
A Long Commute: Ministry in Home for the Elderly, Kifisia, Greece By Chaplain Randy Hurtt, Columbia, SC/Kifisia, Greece In Mark 10:51, Jesus asks Blind Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” Didn’t Jesus know already? Of course, He did!! Yet, the Son of God respected the dignity of a man whom society…
Read MoreReady, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go: Newly Commissioned Chaplain Flies Downrange to Serve Troops By Greg Davis, Chaplain, USA Army On April 7th, 2022, I become an Active-Duty Army Chaplain. Six weeks later, after we settled in our new home and received my issued gear, I said goodbye to my wife, Sarah Jo, and 1-year-old daughter, Ailee, and…
Read MoreREST STOP: Reflections of a chaplain approaching the off-ramp
REST STOP: Reflections of a chaplain approaching the off-ramp By Gordon Ruddick, Hospital Chaplain, Oregon I am drawn to wounded people. I am curious when I see the limp, the hesitation, the crooked smile. The shadow in the eyes. The holding back in the heart. And of course, it is my own wounds that give…
Read MoreUpdate: Long Distance Hiker Chaplain takes a Lunch Break with High Schoolers
Update: Long Distance Hiker Chaplain takes a Lunch Break with High Schoolers By Dennis Newton, Chaplain & Coordinator Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Randy, Thanks for the encouragement. I had a great time today feeding hikers hot dogs and sodas. A Christian High School Summer Hiking Camp came in and I got to invite them over…
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