The Rev. Daniel J. Sparks, Senior Editor
Traditional Anglican priest and U.S. Army chaplain.

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Live Q&A with Chaplain Sparks

11 April 2009 at 0930 MDT » Comments (0)

Live Q&A session with U.S. Army Chaplain Daniel Sparks. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Mountain time) on Saturday, 11 April 2009.
Want to know what a day in the life of a chaplain is like? Chaplain Sparks will answer any questions you have about ministry as a battalion chaplain.
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Live Q&A with an Army battalion chaplain

20 March 2009 at 2044 MDT » Comments (0)

Live Q&A session with U.S. Army Chaplain Daniel Sparks. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Mountain time) on Saturday, 11 April 2009.
Want to know what a day in the life of a chaplain is like? Chaplain Sparks will answer any questions you have about ministry as a battalion chaplain.
Join the discussion on 11 April by visiting ArmyChaplaincy.com. A [...]


Confessions of a Candy Chaplain

24 November 2008 at 2223 MST » Comments (4)
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I confess.
I’m a candy chaplain.
Jolly Ranchers are my signature, though I have been known to use other brands. Chocolate is a crowd favorite, but Jolly Ranchers are what they’ve come to expect.
I requested that my unit supply me with 100 pounds of Jolly Ranchers before we deployed. Army bureaucracy didn’t make it happen in time–so [...]


Honor the Dead

10 August 2005 at 1006 MDT » Comments (2)

One of the important responsibilities of a military chaplain is honoring the dead. As the photo above shows, chaplains have a meaningful place in memorializing fallen comrades. Chaplains officiate at memorial ceremonies, memorial services, and funerals. Coverage includes active duty, reserve, and retired personnel. Chaplains may be called on to perform [...]