Comments for Army Chaplaincy http://armychaplaincy.com For God and Country Tue, 22 May 2012 15:29:45 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on From Army enlisted to Army chaplain. Part 1. by Sam Roff http://armychaplaincy.com/from-army-enlisted-to-army-chaplain-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-3618 Sam Roff Tue, 22 May 2012 15:29:45 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/2006/02/12/from-army-enlisted-to-army-chaplain-part-1/#comment-3618 Hi I want to become a missonary and I thought that I could go to semminary while enlisted , would that allow me to become a Army Chaplian? Also do Amry chaplains get any part of the GI bill ? Thanks so much Sam Hi I want to become a missonary and I thought that I could go to semminary while enlisted , would that allow me to become a Army Chaplian? Also do Amry chaplains get any part of the GI bill ?
Thanks so much
Sam

]]> Comment on Live Q&A with Chaplain Sparks by Brent http://armychaplaincy.com/live-qa-with-chaplain-sparks/comment-page-1/#comment-3617 Brent Sun, 20 May 2012 20:57:37 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/?p=592#comment-3617 is anyone here? is anyone here?

]]> Comment on Requirements to serve as a chaplain by 081503 http://armychaplaincy.com/requirements-to-serve-as-a-chaplain/comment-page-1/#comment-3616 081503 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:56:28 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/2007/07/11/requirements-to-serve-as-a-chaplain/#comment-3616 I am under the impression that (1) the army reserves accept women to be chaplins, and that (2) women do not have to be ministers from their religious organization. My question is just how can a woman become a chaplin without this authorization of a religious organization? I am under the impression that (1) the army reserves accept women to be chaplins, and that (2) women do not have to be ministers from their religious organization. My question is just how can a woman become a chaplin without this authorization of a religious organization?

]]> Comment on Organizers prepare for atheism-themed event at Fort Bragg, 1st for a US military base by John Hare http://armychaplaincy.com/organizers-prepare-for-atheism-themed-event-at-fort-bragg-1st-for-a-us-military-base/comment-page-1/#comment-3615 John Hare Fri, 11 May 2012 17:47:30 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/?p=3492#comment-3615 I will be in prayer for our War Fighters and leadership of the community, of the church and for the unchurched/unsaved. There is always the opportunity to take something negative and the Glory be to God, amen. My first reaction was just that, a reaction. Yesterday I received mail from Billy Graham's ministry and what his son Franklin and his sons are doing for our War Fighters and their families and then we have the concerns of Atheist groups. I know three certainties! 1. We are going to die (1Cor15). 2. We will be judged, all of us, but in one of three ways. As Christians, as a Nation, and the unsaved 3. Jesus will return. All Biblical. I am a Christian, US Army retired 26years. May God bless us all. OH, Originally i was looking for Father Fore' (from Boston) he was assigned to and deployed with us, 82ABN 1/17AirCavalry, to the Gulf War. I remember he was leading soldiers to Christ Jesus right out in the middle of the desert, amen. I will be in prayer for our War Fighters and leadership of the community, of the church and for the unchurched/unsaved. There is always the opportunity to take something negative and the Glory be to God, amen. My first reaction was just that, a reaction. Yesterday I received mail from Billy Graham’s ministry and what his son Franklin and his sons are doing for our War Fighters and their families and then we have the concerns of Atheist groups.
I know three certainties! 1. We are going to die (1Cor15). 2. We will be judged, all of us, but in one of three ways. As Christians, as a Nation, and the unsaved 3. Jesus will return. All Biblical.
I am a Christian, US Army retired 26years. May God bless us all.
OH, Originally i was looking for Father Fore’ (from Boston) he was assigned to and deployed with us, 82ABN 1/17AirCavalry, to the Gulf War. I remember he was leading soldiers to Christ Jesus right out in the middle of the desert, amen.

]]> Comment on The Army chaplain candidate program by Daniel J. Sparks http://armychaplaincy.com/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/comment-page-1/#comment-3614 Daniel J. Sparks Tue, 08 May 2012 19:14:57 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/2005/11/04/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/#comment-3614 Brandon, you do not need to be ordained to serve as a chaplain candidate. You can serve as a candidate for up to six years. In extenuating circumstances, this can be extended by the chaplain candidate manager. As far as your pursuit of civilian ministry, that all depends on your desires and your denomination's requirements. Some folks have served as senior pastors (or sole pastors), some as assistants, some as pastoral leaders of specialized ministries (such as youth ministry, hospital ministry, etc.). The military stipulation is that it be at least two years of pastoral ministry. Your endorser may have additional requirements. Brandon, you do not need to be ordained to serve as a chaplain candidate. You can serve as a candidate for up to six years. In extenuating circumstances, this can be extended by the chaplain candidate manager.

As far as your pursuit of civilian ministry, that all depends on your desires and your denomination’s requirements. Some folks have served as senior pastors (or sole pastors), some as assistants, some as pastoral leaders of specialized ministries (such as youth ministry, hospital ministry, etc.). The military stipulation is that it be at least two years of pastoral ministry. Your endorser may have additional requirements.

]]> Comment on New features coming to ArmyChaplaincy.com by Daniel J. Sparks http://armychaplaincy.com/new-features-coming-to-armychaplaincy-com/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 Daniel J. Sparks Tue, 08 May 2012 19:10:29 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/?p=3518#comment-3613 James, thanks for your kind words. Sorry for the quiet month of April, but we'll be moving forward this month. Great to have you reading; please keep visiting. James, thanks for your kind words. Sorry for the quiet month of April, but we’ll be moving forward this month. Great to have you reading; please keep visiting.

]]> Comment on The Army chaplain candidate program by Brandon J Tuccillo http://armychaplaincy.com/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/comment-page-1/#comment-3612 Brandon J Tuccillo Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04:03 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/2005/11/04/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/#comment-3612 Mr. Sparks, I am starting my last two years of my BA in biblical counseling. I am finding it hard to juggle my school, full time employment, family and ministry experience to meet the requirments for Chaplain candidate. I believe I am called to this ministry and I plan on continueing my education to get my Masters Degree in Divinity. What suggestions do you have in regards to meeting the requirments of the ministry? Also, do I have to be full fledge ordained while a Chaplain candidate? And how long can I be a Chaplain candidate to complete my ministry and educational requirements before becomming a Chaplain? Mr. Sparks,
I am starting my last two years of my BA in biblical counseling. I am finding it hard to juggle my school, full time employment, family and ministry experience to meet the requirments for Chaplain candidate. I believe I am called to this ministry and I plan on continueing my education to get my Masters Degree in Divinity. What suggestions do you have in regards to meeting the requirments of the ministry? Also, do I have to be full fledge ordained while a Chaplain candidate? And how long can I be a Chaplain candidate to complete my ministry and educational requirements before becomming a Chaplain?

]]> Comment on New features coming to ArmyChaplaincy.com by CH James Fryer http://armychaplaincy.com/new-features-coming-to-armychaplaincy-com/comment-page-1/#comment-3611 CH James Fryer Sat, 05 May 2012 14:24:15 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/?p=3518#comment-3611 Thanks for the effort to add ongoing news related to Chaplaincy issues. I actually check this site regularly, and have enjoyed many of the articles. I particularly have enjoyed the historical bios, and current life testimonies of Chaplains that are ¨in the trenches¨ doing the work of the ministry. Thanks for the effort to add ongoing news related to Chaplaincy issues. I actually check this site regularly, and have enjoyed many of the articles. I particularly have enjoyed the historical bios, and current life testimonies of Chaplains that are ¨in the trenches¨ doing the work of the ministry.

]]> Comment on My calling to the Army chaplaincy by Daniel J. Sparks http://armychaplaincy.com/my-calling-to-the-army-chaplaincy/comment-page-1/#comment-3610 Daniel J. Sparks Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:30 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/?p=3424#comment-3610 Russ, you should contact a chaplain recruiter. Your career counsellor will most likely be unable to help you, as all chaplain recruiting is handled by USAREC chaplains. You can find a recruiter here: http://www.goarmy.com/locate-a-recruiter.html Russ, you should contact a chaplain recruiter. Your career counsellor will most likely be unable to help you, as all chaplain recruiting is handled by USAREC chaplains. You can find a recruiter here: http://www.goarmy.com/locate-a-recruiter.html

]]> Comment on The Army chaplain candidate program by Daniel J. Sparks http://armychaplaincy.com/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/comment-page-1/#comment-3609 Daniel J. Sparks Fri, 04 May 2012 14:56:22 +0000 http://armychaplaincy.com/2005/11/04/the-army-chaplain-candidate-program/#comment-3609 Kelly, it is not possible to serve on active duty as a chaplain candidates. Candidates are only appointed in the Guard or Reserve. To become a candidate, you must be either currently enrolled full time in a seminary program or have recently graduated seminary and be serving in ministry while completing the requirements to become a chaplain. Kelly, it is not possible to serve on active duty as a chaplain candidates. Candidates are only appointed in the Guard or Reserve. To become a candidate, you must be either currently enrolled full time in a seminary program or have recently graduated seminary and be serving in ministry while completing the requirements to become a chaplain.

]]>