Articles for tag: U.S. Army

November 11, 2020

By Jim Nieman Central Christian Church in Lancaster, Calif., is mobilizing to send Military Christmas Care Boxes to a troop of U.S. Army soldiers stationed overseas. The mobilization to fill approximately 350 shoeboxes with letters, snacks, and various necessities is in response to a request from a CCC member who serves as a U.S. Army chaplain for those male and female soldiers. “We have always done [Samaritan Purse’s] Operation Christmas Child boxes in the past,” said Autumn Rutledge, who serves with Central’s women’s ministry. “This year we were asked . . . if we would consider sending care packages to

October 19, 2016

Christian Standard

Church Life

The Power of Belonging

By Jim Tune When William Broyles was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1968, his early career as a journalist was put on hold. Some know him for his subsequent screenwriting work on the television series China Beach and films such as Apollo 13, Cast Away, Planet of the Apes, and The Polar Express. But today I”m quoting from his book Brothers in Arms documenting his experiences in Vietnam and the impact of that war on himself and his fellow soldiers. Broyles writes: “A part of me loved war . . . the comradeship our platoon experienced in

July 15, 2016

Christian Standard

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Full Circle

By Raymond Bodley His name was Larry, a 20-year-old soldier who came into the church in Frankfurt, Germany, in the 1980s. When he arrived, he seemed to be running from what he thought was expected of him, while also searching for where God could use him. I wondered how he fit into the U.S. Army mold, though he was really smart. When I met Larry, he was a “gun bunny” who carried howitzer shells from point A to point B. After he dropped two or three shells, however, the command decided to make him a driver for a captain. That

December 5, 2007

Christian Standard

Christian Living Work & Vocation

Interview with Col. Gene Fowler

By Brad Dupray As command chaplain for the U.S. Army in the Pacific, Col. Gene “Chip” Fowler oversees all Army chaplains in Hawaii, Alaska, and Japan and will soon be directing those in Korea, as well. Fowler has been stationed at forts in 10 different states, served two tours of duty in Korea, and had tours in Germany, Bosnia, and Iraq. He attended Atlanta Christian College, is a graduate of Milligan College, and earned an MDiv from Emmanuel School of Religion. Fowler is currently stationed at Fort Shafter in Hawaii, where he resides with his wife of 34 years, Lou.

December 4, 2005

Chip Fowler

Christian Living Work & Vocation

My Journey in Ministry

Chip Fowler expected a traditional ministry path, but God opened a different door: Army chaplaincy. He reflects on calling, multidenominational ministry, and serving soldiers—from Fort Hamilton to Sarajevo and Iraq.

December 4, 2005

Gerald E. Martin

Organizations & Events Ministries & Nonprofits

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.

December 4, 2005

Karen J. Diefendorf

Christian Living Work & Vocation

Serving with America’s Best

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Karen Diefendorf reflects on serving as a female chaplain in the U.S. Army, sharing ministry lessons shaped by trust, presence, and relationships with soldiers and families across diverse assignments.