Tools for Ministry
The Chaplains Commission recommends the following resources. Other resources may be suggested by sending an email to the Commission.
 Religious Freedom for Soldiers & Military Chaplains
The NAE published this scholarly resource as an explanation of the freedoms and responsibilities enjoyed by chaplains and all service personnel. It is an incredible resource in understanding the complex ideas and issues for both military and civilian leaders and clergy.
Order or download the document.
The NAE Chaplains Commission Podcast
The Commission publishes downloadable training videos from the Annual Chaplains Training Retreat and other venues. Recent editions include sessions with Chaplain Maj. Gen. Cecil R. Richardson, Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The podcast is available on iTunes and can be subscribed to via the iTunes Store. Search for "NAE Chaplains Commission" in the iTunes Store. Click on the Chaplains Commission logo. From there, download individual podcasts or subscribe to automatically download future NAECC podcast episodes. If you do not use iTunes, visit the Chaplains Commission podcast site.
 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a handbook for those who seek to effectively minister to returning combat veterans. This unique book will not only heighten awareness of issues related to these veterans and their families, but it will also give practical tools to help local churches and communities minister more effectively. Co-author David A. Thompson has experienced three deployments and understands the stresses and challenges that families and communities face. Darlene Wetterstrom is a licensed independent clinical social worker. This is a straightforward, challenging and practical help for returning soldiers and their families. It can be purchased through Amazon.
 Daily Strength for the Battle
Chaplain (Colonel) Scott McChrystal draws on many years of military experience both as an Infantry officer in Vietnam and as a seasoned Army Chaplain, whose last assignment was senior Chaplain at The United States Military Academy at West Point. These 5 minute devotionals in God's word are insightful, bold, challenging and excellent for training in spiritual excellence for junior and senior leaders alike. For more information, visit the Daily Strength website.
The Combat Trauma Healing Manual
The Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ has been instrumental in developing this practical and faith-based approach to dealing with the stresses of combat. This is a decidedly Bible-based resource that offers spiritual solutions for struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by helping construct an environment that will give God optimal access to the wounded soul. Designed for individual or group study, it combines the latest insights of the medical and counseling communities with the timeless principles of God’s Word. To purchase the manual, visit the Military Ministry Resource Center.
 Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives
Jocelyn Green has been there as a military wife. Her husband, Rob, served in the Coast Guard, and she knows the difficulties of deployments and separations and the need for encouragment for those left behind. She knows the military culture and speaks to the challenges of being a military wife. Great to read and share with others. The author has created a website as a further resource for military wives.
Strong Bonds
A unit-based, chaplain-led Army program that helps soldiers and their families build strong relationships. The program’s mission is to build soldier readiness by providing skills the single and married soldier can use to strengthen their marriages and other relationships. For more information go to http://www.strongbonds.org.
The best way to access it is through iTunes by clicking here. If that link fails to open, you can access the podcast through iTunes using the iTunes Store. Once you are in the store, search for "NAE Chaplains Commission". Click on the Chaplains Commission logo. From there you can download individual podcasts. However, we greatly encourage you to use the subscribe function on that same page. This will automatically download future NAECC podcast episodes.
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