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The church is called to provide clergy for the military. Seminaries educate and prepare students. But there are complexities, controversies, and criticisms. Many seminary and college professors have no experience in the military. Understanding these dilemmas, Paul Linzey and Keith Travis created a much-needed resource. They both have mentored hundreds of chaplains, pastors, and ministerial students. The result is a comprehensive book about serving as a military chaplain in the twenty-first century. Drawing from their experience as chaplain, professor, endorsing agent, and chief of Army chaplain recruiting, they provide a professional resource for anyone interested in ministry to people in the military. Their records, qualifications, and expertise combine to provide a comprehensive, passionate, and authoritative look at serving as a chaplain in today's military. The book is well-researched, true to real life, and up-to-date. It is unparalleled in scope.
Guest anecdotes -- Foreword by Jeff Iorg -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Section One: Background of Military Ministry -- 1. Historical perspective -- 2. Constitutional basis -- 3. Legal grounds -- 4. Biblical foundation -- Section Two: Becoming a Military Chaplain -- 5. Ministerial calling -- 6. Family and emotional readiness -- 7. Requirements and qualifications -- 8. Initial chaplain basic training -- Section Three: Being a Military Chaplain -- 9. Relationshiop with your endorser -- 10. Self-care in the military -- 11. Wearing the uniform -- 12. The role of the chaplain in the unit -- 13. The religious support team -- 14. Chaplain tasks -- 15. Family support groups -- 16. Pluralism and religious liberty -- 17. Prsonaland professional growth -- 18. Comparing Reserve & National Guard to active duty chaplaincy -- 19. Managing your career -- 20. Why chaplains get in trouble -- 21. Having fun -- Section Four: Bearing Fruit as a Military Chaplain -- 22. Incarnational presence -- 23. Personal life of the chaplain -- 24. Spiritual disciplines -- 25. The ministry of the chaplain -- Section Five: Building the Future of Military Ministry -- 26. Understanding culture -- 27. Controversy and criticism -- 28. Diversity -- 29. A recommended strategy -- 20. What's at stake? -- Benedicition: A prayer for men and women serving as chaplains.
Paul E. Linzey, B. Keith Travis ; foreword by Jeff Iorg.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-243) and index.