On June 14, we celebrate not only Flag Day, but also the founding of the US Army. The Army's website proclaims, "Since 1775, America's Army has stood ready to protect the nation and its people and will fight to defend its values." The army (like the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard) has full-timers …
Ukrainian Translation of Military Ministry
I found out recently that our book, Military Ministry, has been translated into Ukrainian to be used at a seminary in Kyiv, and they asked me to write a preface for the new translation. It is an honor, and frankly more than a little exciting, to realize our work is being used to prepare men …
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Nobody Warns You About This Part of Military Life…
What's the best piece of moving advice you've ever received?
Honor the Dead
Remember those who never came home. Remember the families who carry both pride and grief. Remember those who gave their future so others could live theirs.
My Most Useful Seminary Classes
These are the three categories of classes that prepared me most for ministry in uniform
Unusual Places I’ve Held Church Service
Church is not ultimately about the building
Embarrassing Rookie Mistake
When I was commissioned as a chaplain, I had a lot of ministerial experience in the church world. Plus, as the son of a good military chaplain, I had seen and heard many stories and principles about effectively navigating a military career. However, there were several specific practices that I hadn’t picked up on. Knowing …
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started as a Chaplain
Ministry of Presence is More Strategic Than You Think.
The Path to Military Chaplaincy
https://videopress.com/v/YyEW9mi6?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true For more information on how to be a military chaplain, check out the latest book from Chaplains Linzey, Travis and Linzey titled “Military Ministry.”
What Exactly Does a Chaplain Do?
The government offers a straightforward answer in Title 10, which directs chaplains to conduct weekly worship services and perform burial rites. While accurate, this description is notably brief. In practice, each branch of the Armed Services expands upon these responsibilities in ways that reflect its unique culture and mission. When one considers the full scope …
Military Chaplain Guide 