Chaplaincy
Deployed Chaplain Encourages Local Missionary-Pastor in War-torn Balkans
By Chaplain Jason Dong, Oregon Army National Guard, Kosovo Dear Friends, Greetings! I hope this finds you well and standing on the promises of God day by day. COVID cases among the Kosovo population are going down so that is a good sign. However, we continue to have positive tests among our multinational partners. Despite continuing…
Read MoreGrowing Through Adversity
”Growing Through Adversity” is a documentary in which several couples share their personal, often challenging, marriage experiences, to provide encouragement to others who want to build strong marriages. U.S. Army Chaplain Corps and Army Leaders, as well as other special guests, open up their lives to the audience, to share a path forward during these…
Read MoreCB Chaplains Team Up to Provide Ministry in Middle East
By Chaplain Tim Miller, New York Army National Guard, Middle East This quarter I was able to answer the call from CH (MAJ) Adam Kawaguchi to help provide religious support to U.S. Military forces in Jordan. Adam has become a good friend and co-laborer. Between the two of us and our NCO’s we have been…
Read MoreLiving With the End in View: A Timely Book for the Miramar Brig
By Chaplain Dan Klender, USN, Miramar Marine Corps Naval Air Station While transiting back to the states from the British Indian Ocean Territories in October 2018, I spent ten days in Yokosuka, Japan. While there, I was able to fellowship with one of our great Navy chaplains, Jonathan Stephens, and his lovely family. After an…
Read MorePandemic Ministry: Air Force Chaplains baptize and disciple despite challenges
By Chaplain Steve Kim, USAF, Sheppard AFB, TX Greetings Sir/Gentlemen, I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!!! The base commander had a fireworks show on base where we could see it from our driveway (on base) – it was great!! My Wing (senior supervisory) Chaplain retired – it was tough to see him…
Read MoreNew Dress Code for Hospital Chaplains: COVID-19 PPE
By Chaplain Gordon Ruddick, Peace Health Medical Center, Springfield, Oregon As chaplains, we’ve always been required to wear “business casual” to work. Still true. Now, though, there’s a new addition. All employees are required to wear a yellow, slightly itchy, hospital mask during our workday. In order to enter one of only three entrances we…
Read MoreHe Was There
Chaplain response to NAS Pensacola terrorist attack By Chaplain Nick Dewhurst, US Navy Reserve, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida On Friday December 6, 2019, there was an attack on students at Naval Air Station Pensacola. At the time, the news reported over 11 hurt and several fatalities. The moment I heard of the events, I…
Read MoreIt’s Who You Know
Retired Chaplain Rivals the Energizer Bunny By Chaplain Bob Hicks, USAF, Retired & FBI Volunteer Cars, Taxis, & Walking CRU International Report 2019 Unlike years’ past, this 2019 found me serving the military in four countries. It was a very busy fall schedule taking me to Canada, Ukraine, Israel and Kenya. Kingston, Ontario, Canada Through…
Read MoreChat with Chaplain
Finding Hope in the Midst of Crisis By Chaplain Evan Spencer, Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia Here’s how one VA chaplain reaches out to confined patients…through closed circuit TV (CCTV) Welcome, and thanks for joining us! Hi, I’m Chaplain Evan Spencer and I’d like to talk to you today about finding hope in the…
Read MoreKeeping Distance in Kosovo
COVID-19 impact on life and ministry By Chaplain Jason Dong, Oregon Army National Guard, Deployed Greetings from Kosovo! Unfortunately, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 occurred on one of our bases here in Kosovo. (Approximately 60 cases have been reported in Kosovo with 1 death.) Restrictions on movement and social interaction where I’m located have…
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