It was approximately one year ago that I had my last Sunday as a pastor at … A Year as an InstructorRead more
Military Chaplaincy
Another Course Done…
You may remember me saying some time ago that I was done all my chaplain courses … Another Course Done…Read more
Did I Mention I Love My Job?
I have only been at my new job for a few months but I can say … Did I Mention I Love My Job?Read more
Back in Class
As you probably know, I have started a new job as an instructor at the Canadian … Back in ClassRead more
Loving My Job
It has now been three weeks that I have been officially in my position at the … Loving My JobRead more
Things Are Coming Together
Our family is in a time of tremendous transition. We are both moving back to Ontario … Things Are Coming TogetherRead more
And So Teaching Begins…
As I have been sharing, I have taken on a new position as a permanent instructor … And So Teaching Begins…Read more
Saying Goodbye…
This past week has been a difficult and yet encouraging week. It has been a time … Saying Goodbye…Read more
Another Course Completed
As I recently announced, I will soon begin a new position as a permanent instructor at … Another Course CompletedRead more
Back to Training
One of my roles is that of military chaplaincy. I am privileged to be able to … Back to TrainingRead more
More Time With Chaplains
One of the things that I enjoy about living in the Maritimes is that the army … More Time With ChaplainsRead more
I’m Back!
After almost six weeks at CFB Borden, teaching at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre, … I’m Back!Read more
German Military Chaplains in World War II – Review
I am obviously interested in the Second World War, since I host a podcast on the … German Military Chaplains in World War II – ReviewRead more
Enjoying Time With Chaplains
I have shared that I have been teaching at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre. … Enjoying Time With ChaplainsRead more
Teaching at the Chaplain School
I have been a military chaplain for thirteen years. For much of that time, I have … Teaching at the Chaplain SchoolRead more
Teaching Chaplains
Two of my greatest interests are military chaplaincy and teaching. If you have followed my blog … Teaching ChaplainsRead more
Spiritual Readiness – Review
I sometimes get asked about my role as an army chaplain. “Is that like a pastor … Spiritual Readiness – ReviewRead more
Good News: Military Chaplaincy
One of the roles I have is as a chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces in … Good News: Military ChaplaincyRead more
Good News: One Step Closer
You may have noticed that I have not blogged for a couple of weeks. The reason … Good News: One Step CloserRead more
Good News: Back to My Units
I really enjoy my career as an army chaplain in the reserves. It is one of … Good News: Back to My UnitsRead more
3 Reasons I Promote Reserve Military Chaplaincy
There are people who are full-time military chaplains in the regular forces and I’m so thankful … 3 Reasons I Promote Reserve Military ChaplaincyRead more
Good News: Camp Aldershot
One of the things that I really enjoy is working as a military chaplain in the … Good News: Camp AldershotRead more
Good News: Thankful For My Co-Pastor
I have now entered the second week of my chaplain course at CFB Borden. It has … Good News: Thankful For My Co-PastorRead more
Good News: Back at Borden
I very much enjoy my role as a chaplain in the army reserves. There are many … Good News: Back at BordenRead more
Reserve Military Chaplaincy is Not a Distraction From Pastoral Ministry
I serve in two primary roles: in a local Baptist denomination as a pastor and in … Reserve Military Chaplaincy is Not a Distraction From Pastoral MinistryRead more
Good News: The Training Year Has Started
September is the start of many things, whether going back to school or going back to … Good News: The Training Year Has StartedRead more
Good News: Back in Uniform
One of my roles is that of a chaplain in the army reserves. In fact leaving … Good News: Back in UniformRead more
Good News: Next Steps as a Chaplain
I have been a military chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces reserves for the past ten … Good News: Next Steps as a ChaplainRead more
Good News: Military Chaplaincy
One of the roles that I have that I really enjoy is that of being a … Good News: Military ChaplaincyRead more
Good News: Thankful to be a Chaplain
It was eight years ago yesterday. After about two years of applications, physical tests and wondering … Good News: Thankful to be a ChaplainRead more
Good News: Enjoying the Lincoln and Welland Regiment
I have now been able to put in a full month as the padre at the … Good News: Enjoying the Lincoln and Welland RegimentRead more
Good News: Back in Uniform
I recently achieved one of my goals of getting back into military chaplaincy. I actually joined … Good News: Back in UniformRead more
Good News: The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
One of the goals that I have had is to get back into the army reserves, … Good News: The Lincoln and Welland RegimentRead more
Good News: The Last Step
A number of years ago, I released from the Canadian Armed Forces reserves in which I … Good News: The Last StepRead more
5 Personal Goals
I have been thinking a lot about what I would like to see happen in my … 5 Personal GoalsRead more
Why I Want to Return to Military Chaplaincy
For a number of years, I served as a chaplain (padre) in the army reserves here … Why I Want to Return to Military ChaplaincyRead more
Closing a Chapter
Today was a big day for me in that I took the first step in closing … Closing a ChapterRead more
7 Reasons Why Pastors Should Consider Military Chaplaincy
One of the most rewarding parts of my life has been my role as a military chaplain … 7 Reasons Why Pastors Should Consider Military ChaplaincyRead more
The Sword of the Lord
As a reserve army chaplain, I am interested in both the history and the nature of … The Sword of the LordRead more
Should Christians Serve as Military Chaplains?
Before I go into this topic I should share two things: 1) I am a Christian, … Should Christians Serve as Military Chaplains?Read more