May 1, 2022
‘How Will They Hear without a Chaplain?’
The Life-Changing Ministry of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Articles for tag: Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission
May 1, 2022
Military Chaplaincy (It May Not Be What You Think)
By Lt. Jamin M. Bailey “What the [blank] is this?” The sergeant exploded into the barracks room, crossed it with long strides, and cornered two Marines against a wall. The young Marines, their thin frames fresh from the Crucible of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, snapped to attention, fear in their eyes. The angry sergeant unleashed a steady stream of loud profanity as two terrified female Marines came out of the “head” (restroom) and the four young people were hustled outside. On the concrete outside the barracks, three more sergeants joined the fray and the tension skyrocketed. Knife
November 17, 2021
Chaplaincy Recruitment Has Grown During Pandemic
Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission recruitment has seen growth of 10 to 15 percent over the past year and a half, says executive director Kal McAlexander.
August 23, 2012
Interview with John Craycraft
By Paul Boatman John Craycraft is executive director of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission (CEC) for the Christian churches/churches of Christ. Prior to his 2006 appointment, he served 16 years in local church ministries, and 26 years as a Navy chaplain, retiring as a captain. How does chaplaincy differ from ministry in the local church? In the congregational ministry you may see children born, grow up, get married . . . you live a life cycle with them. In any chaplaincy you are with people for only a limited time and then you may lose track. Ministry may be really intense, but the
December 4, 2005
History and Purpose of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission
Many chaplain roles require ecclesiastical endorsement. This article explains the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission’s history, how endorsement works, and the responsibilities shared by chaplains and the commission.
