The short answer is "No". Chaplain candidates are in a training status. As such, they are nondeployable. Because chaplain candidates have not yet met the requirements to serve as chaplains, they would be unable to provide any ministerial function while deployed. This will my situation for at least the next four years.
I will, however, be assigned to a local Reserve unit within the next 31 days. I will drill/train with them and assit their Chaplain in his or her (yes, it could be a female Chaplain!) duties.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
To My South Drive Family!
A few have already asked with my South Drive family if this means I am leaving. The short answer is, "Absolutely NOT!" Within the next few days, I will explain how this new role will or will not impact my civilian ministry. To all at South Drive, I say, "Ask away!" Ask on here, ask in person, ask privately or publicly. It was for you that I primarily created this blog.
28 December 2010
Today marks two special events: the beginning of my Chaplain Candidate blog, and the day I took my Oath of Office as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. Keep checking back for updates on my Chaplain journey!
Hooah! For God and Country!!
Hooah! For God and Country!!
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