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Public Endorser’s Update – Fall 2025
“But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary,…
The Chaplaincy Ministry: A 250-Year Legacy
Over 250 years ago, in Saint John’s Episcopal Church outside of Richmond, Virginia, 120 American patriots gathered to commit their lives to pursuing freedom from…
Federal Endorser’s Update – Fall 2025
I have been in this job for almost a year. For those of you that have met me, I hope you saw my desire to…
Why Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Matters
When people ask me why disaster relief chaplaincy matters, I usually pause for a moment. The answer is too important to rush. For me, it…
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FIRST-PERSON: After 250 years, Chaplains remain indispensable “points of light”
I first learned about the military chaplaincy 65 years ago during a Sunday service at my home church in Rome, Georgia. Up to that point,...
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250 Years of spiritual support: The legacy of the Chaplain Corps
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, another significant U.S. institution hits that milestone this week. The Army...
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Chaplains celebrate freedom, honor 250-year history of chaplaincy during SBC meeting
DALLAS — Clothed in his decorated, dress blue uniform, Gen. Doug Carver led a host of chaplains to the platform June 10 during the opening...
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Public Service Endorser’s Update – May 2025
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do…
Federal Endorser’s Update – May 2025
“Then I will raise up a faithful priest for myself. He will do whatever is in my heart and mind. I will establish a lasting…
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Five Things Every Chaplain Needs to Know About Living Sent
The heart of the chaplain’s calling is fundamentally the same as the calling of every Christian: to live as one who has been sent on...
Read More2025 SBC Chaplaincy Events
These events are for active SBC endorsed chaplains. Chaplains are required to attend at least one Chaplaincy training event that helps them develop professionally as…
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Southern Baptists hold top two Chaplain roles in U.S. Air Force
WASHINGTON, DC (BP) — In his first week as an active-duty chaplain more than 25 years ago, Chaplain Major General Trent Davis discovered the unique...
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VETERAN’S DAY: First Native American U.S. Army chaplain grateful to serve in Vietnam, despite injuries
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma—The impact came out of nowhere — but Southern Baptist Chaplain Charles LeClair will never forget it. Suddenly, another truck barreled toward them, slamming...
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New feature film documents the “Fighting Spirit” of military chaplains
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new documentary set to release November 8 aims to tell the story of how combat chaplains support members of the U.S....
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Southern Baptist chief of Air Force chaplains retires after three decades of ministry
OXFORD, Fla. (BP)— As Chaplain Major General Randy Kitchens thinks back over more than 30 years of chaplaincy ministry in the U.S. Air Force, it’s...
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Federal Endorser Update
Federal Endorser Update Doug Carver, Executive Director of SBC Chaplaincy As you know, I assumed temporary responsibilities as the Federal Endorser on May 1. We…