I once attended a promotion ceremony of a very accomplished Chaplain. It was not his accomplishments that impressed me but the genuine way he attributed all his success to the mentorship he received. He acknowledged that, over the years of his life, he received a helping hand from leaders, fellow Chaplains and 56Ms, and especially his grandmother who raised him right, despite his circumstances. From … Continue reading Finding Mentorship
The following advice was a response from CH (CPT) Jeremy Rhoades to the question: “What do you do when you first arrive at a New Duty Location as a Chaplain?” RELATIONSHIPS Be a Team Player. Build a positive working relationship with your peer BN chaplain teams. Be willing to learn from them, and be aware that there will be senses of competitiveness and non-team playing … Continue reading Seasoned Advice from a Seasoned Battalion Chaplain
It was refreshing to hear that my Squadron Commander wanted to keep all our meetings to less than an hour. This was in contrast to the previous SCO who encouraged the rehearsal brief to the brief (and sometimes the rehearsal for the rehearsal…and on and on). Regardless of what kind of Commander you may have, there are a few things to keep in mind for … Continue reading The Command & Staff Meeting
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