Military copes with shortage of chaplains
Military copes with shortage of chaplains
By Andrea Stone, USA TODAY
Army Maj. Paul Hurley journeyed four days by convoy, aircraft and helicopter to reach the remote outpost in Iraq near the Syrian border where 50 U.S. soldiers hunkered down in November 2006. He was the first Roman Catholic priest to visit in six months.
“It was a [...]
National Guard chaplain: Is it your calling?
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Army National Guard Chaplain - Is it your calling?
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Some answer the call to serve their country. Some answer the call to serve God. Some choose to do both by becoming a chaplain in the Army National Guard. What’s your calling?
If you’d like more information on becoming a Chaplain or Chaplain Candidate in the Army [...]
National Guard chaplain: Courageous Spirit
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National Guard Chaplain: Courageous Spirit
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See why religious leaders of many faiths have found the National Guard both an emotionally and spiritually fulfilling experience. The ability to engage in meaningful ministry with soldiers can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life.
To read more about Chaplains in the New Hampshire Army National Guard, [...]
Requirements to serve as a chaplain
Full Time
You will serve in the active Army, with an initial duty of three years.
Part Time
Serving in the Army Reserve means you’ll still have a civilian job, but you’ll train each month close to home and complete a two-week training exercise once a year. This way you will be trained and ready if called. And, [...]
Chaplain Loan Repayment Program
The Army Chaplain Recruiting Branch has announced the following programs in the February 2007 Chief of Chaplains newsletter.
For ordained clergy who have already earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or master degree in religious studies of at least 72 hours, who have completed at least two years of pastoral ministry, and who are otherwise qualified [...]

