May 29th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
By Rebekah Hardage, BGCT
DALLAS — The Baptist General Convention of Texas has endorsed more than 400 chaplains.
At the BGCT Chaplaincy Endorsement Board Meeting May 21, 11 chaplains were endorsed — 10 new and one transfer. This brings the total number of BGCT-endorsed chaplains to 410.
The chaplains cover a wide range of areas. Of the 410 [...]
May 29th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
On Memorial Day, Americans pause with solemn gratitude and deep respect for all our fallen service men and women who have given their lives for our country and our freedom.
Through the generations, the courageous and selfless patriots of our Armed Forces have secured our [...]
May 29th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
By Barbara Bedrick (5/24/07)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. –The closer one gets to the foxhole, the more spiritual human beings, in general, become according to a spiritual warrior who has served on the Iraqi battlefield.As Americans pay tribute this Memorial Day to those troops who have died fighting for their country, military chaplains like Capt. Bill Perdue, [...]
May 25th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
Written by Richard E. Dodge
When a teen’s father or mother is been deployed for military service, not only is there a vacuum in the family for personal and spiritual guidance, but also the potential for resentment, anger and confusion about why a parent has been pulled away. While no one can replace a parent [...]
May 25th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
Written by Richard E. Dodge
Christ has equipped millions of Christians to take up the challenge of ministering to individuals and families in crisis. Since the 9/11 attack, thousands of Americans have left home and church to fulfill military obligations while defending freedom. Each military family—those in the military as well as families left behind—represent ministry [...]
May 25th, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
Written by HomeLife Staff
Tony Rankin, clinical therapist and father of an active-duty Marine, says the key to reentry is “anticipation, expectation, and realism. The most necessary response is empathy.” Envision what life has looked like from both perspectives.
Matt says after a long deployment, he feels “like a stranger” in his own home. Lori says it’s [...]
May 23rd, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
Written by Bonnie Erb
This article is courtesy of ParentLife magazine
Q: “My spouse is serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces. I am finding it challenging to handle the separation. Can you give me some practical suggestions for dealing with the stresses of military life?”
A. There are seven suggestions I would offer to help ease the [...]
May 23rd, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
Written by Major Steven E. West, USAF
A young woman walked into my office in tears and asked if she could talk to me. Before I could respond, she sat down, buried her face in her hands and began to cry uncontrollably. Two weeks earlier her husband had walked out of the house and had not [...]
May 23rd, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
By: Bill Graham, Lifeway Christian Resources
Fort Campbell, Ky., is home of the Army’s elite 101st Airborne Division, and First Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tenn., has a unique ministry opportunity to the soldiers and families of Fort Campbell.
“Our purpose is to provide emotional and prayerful support for these special people,” said Bill Graham, associate pastor of [...]
May 21st, 2007 | by Will Alley | published in Military
By Jim Tice (Army Times)
An officer who began his career as a field artilleryman has been nominated for promotion to major general and assignment as the chief of chaplains.
If confirmed by the Senate, Brig. Gen. Douglas L. Carver, deputy chief of chaplains, will replace Maj. Gen. David H. Hicks, who has been the Army’s [...]