Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
One of my roles is that of padre (chaplain) with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. I love this ministry but our training was really disrupted by COVID-19. Our priority has been always to keep people safe and to train within those perimeters. This past weekend, we were able to go out into the field. For … Read More “Good News: Back in the Field” »
Among my various roles, I am also one of the chaplains (padres) at the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. I absolutely love being a part of the regiment as I get to work with some talented men and women. Like every other area of our world, regimental activity was hit hard by COVID-19. We are a … Read More “Good News: Regimental Leadership” »
I am one of the chaplains of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. I absolutely love being a part of this regiment. Army regiments and churches have somethings in common, one being traditions. On of our traditions is to remember the liberation of the town of Bergen Op Zoom in the Netherlands during the Second World … Read More “Good News: Drumhead Service” »
It was eight years ago yesterday. After about two years of applications, physical tests and wondering if it would ever happen, I was sworn into the Canadian Armed Forces as a chaplain. It took place in Owen Sound and I was sworn in by the Grey and Simcoe Foresters. I never served with them, but … Read More “Good News: Thankful to be a Chaplain” »
I have been enjoying my time as one of the padres with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. It really feels like a family and I’m honoured to be a part of the regiment. This weekend, I was able to participate in my first mess dinner with them. For those not familiar with a mess dinner, … Read More “Good News: Mess Dinner” »
I am not the most athletic person in the world. I have never really played on sports teams. But I still have fun when I do play. On the weekend, the officers and the senior NCOs had a football game. We have a couple of events like this a year. I wish I could say … Read More “Good News: Fun on the Field” »
I have now been able to put in a full month as the padre at the Lincoln and Welland Regiment after the end of our summer stand-down. I am very much enjoying this role. In some ways this is different from my previous experience with the Lorne Scots. Not that my previous experience was bad. … Read More “Good News: Enjoying the Lincoln and Welland Regiment” »
I recently achieved one of my goals of getting back into military chaplaincy. I actually joined the Lincoln and Welland Regiment in late spring. However, this past Thursday was my first time at the armoury in uniform. It felt good to be back in chaplaincy. There is something unique about military chaplaincy that I just … Read More “Good News: Back in Uniform” »
I have recently joined the Lincoln and Welland Regiment as a chaplain. This regiment has a long history, one that includes some important battles in the Second World War. One that we are most identified with was the liberation of Bergen op Zoom in Holland. This documentary gives an overview of Lincoln and Welland’s journey from … Read More “The Liberation of Bergen op Zoom” »
My Good News for this week is that I am simply happy with where I am at in life. Professionally, I have achieved my goals. I’m happy with how things are going at Queen Street Baptist Church and I’m excited to have started my ministry as padre at the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. I also … Read More “Good News: Feeling Content” »
One of the goals that I have had is to get back into the army reserves, specifically the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. I loved my experience as a chaplain with the Lorne Scots Regiment and have greatly desired to get back involved now that my health has improved. There are a lot of hoops to … Read More “Good News: The Lincoln and Welland Regiment” »
