Chaplain Candidate Sojourn 3

Hey everyone. My last Chaplain Candidate post was on April 2, 2010 and I was waiting for my packet to be approved/disapproved by the Chaplain Board. (US Army, Reserve). So this is an update and encouragement for those just starting out in the process or in the same boat. My packet (paperwork/security clearance/MEPS physical/endorsement) went before the Chaplain Board on May 11-12. I got a phone call on Friday the 14, from my recruiter, letting me know that I was approved to be a chaplain candidate! I felt a huge weight being lifted and had a peace about the whole process. I started the paperwork with my recruiter back in October of 2009, and have been anxiously waiting to start drilling with a local RESERVE unit and learn from a seasoned chaplain. Since my packet has been approved, I am now waiting for a letter of Oath of Office (30-60 days after the board), so I can swear-in as a second lieutenant in the US Army Reserve! I will be doing a swearing in ceremony, for family and friends, to document this memorable occasion. I am extremely excited about beginning this path of ministry for two reasons. First, I have always had a ...

Culture and the Gospel

Here are some of my tweets today: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16 about 9 hours ago via Echofon Question: do you influence the culture around you or does the culture influence you? Share the Gospel. Make an impact. Rinse and Repeat. about 7 hours ago via Echofon When the culture influences you more than the Gospel, it then becomes an idol. (see previous culture tweet) about 5 hours ago via Echofon CULTURE: If the church influenced culture, instead of culture influencing the church, would it look any different? about 5 hours ...