I am considering the chaplaincy. What are the pros/cons of being an active duty Army Chaplain? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am married with kids. Mon, 11 May 2020 22:54:38 -0400 I am considering the chaplaincy. What are the pros/cons of being an active duty Army Chaplain? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am married with kids. SPC Joshua Schiff Mon, 11 May 2020 22:54:38 -0400 2020-05-11T22:54:38-04:00 Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 11 at 2020 11:10 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=5877934&urlhash=5877934 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="588083" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/588083-ch-maj-william-beaver">CH (MAJ) William Beaver</a> can you advise this young man? LTC Jason Mackay Mon, 11 May 2020 23:10:44 -0400 2020-05-11T23:10:44-04:00 Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2020 12:46 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=5878059&urlhash=5878059 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pros: endless opportunities <br />Cons: takes a long time just to qualify. Message me if you want to get into the weeds. I can connect you to recruiters. CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 12 May 2020 00:46:02 -0400 2020-05-12T00:46:02-04:00 Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 12 at 2020 8:38 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=5879084&urlhash=5879084 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can’t speak to a Chaplains challenged outside those of other Soldiers, I can say that they are a very valuable part of the units and the Army. A good Chaplain is God sent, no pun intended. CSM Darieus ZaGara Tue, 12 May 2020 08:38:33 -0400 2020-05-12T08:38:33-04:00 Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 13 at 2020 1:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=5884332&urlhash=5884332 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1246335" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1246335-spc-joshua-schiff">SPC Joshua Schiff</a> I Wish You Luck. Hopefully You&#39;re every bit as Good as Chaplain Edwin M. Carroll Onboard USS Arkansas CGN-41. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgsI2doTY_g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgsI2doTY_g</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-youtube"> <div class="pta-link-card-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LgsI2doTY_g?wmode=transparent" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgsI2doTY_g">VETERANS DAY 1996 on USS ARKANSAS</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">On November 9th, 1996 I flew to Hawaii from Seattle to join my Dad, youngest brother (Navy Chief and host) and my nephew to sail a TIGER CRUISE from Pearl Ha...</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Wed, 13 May 2020 13:02:39 -0400 2020-05-13T13:02:39-04:00 Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2020 5:51 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=6356862&urlhash=6356862 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pros: Soldiers get the opportunity to worship with you. 2. You can be the best, if you care and are compassionate. 3. Ministry is powerful as you &quot;provide or perform.&quot;<br />Cons: time away from family due to deployments and field exercises (no different from other soldiers). 2. Ministry is not in a &quot;building&quot;, it is in the place where they work (not always a con). AND 3. Hours not like a normal church ministry. <br /><br />Hope that helps! CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:51:45 -0400 2020-09-29T17:51:45-04:00 Response by CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2020 11:52 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=6484211&urlhash=6484211 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m a Chaplain, and former Chaplain Recruiter. Pros and Cons come with biases - what may be the best thing for someone else might be the worst for you.<br /><br />I&#39;ve had days where I felt like the luckiest man alive. You&#39;re already in the Army, so I don&#39;t need to tell you how the Army can ruin a good day. The good days off the bad, generally.<br /><br />Field ministry is a hardship, but a privilege to access lives and offer hope (through Christ, from my faith perspective).<br /><br />Ministry, family care, pay, etc are often more stable than civilian ministry.<br />The unique environment brings it&#39;s own challenges, but nothing insurmountable.<br /><br />I recommend you reach out to one of the regional Chaplain Recruiting Stations and have a conversation. CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:52:05 -0500 2020-11-09T23:52:05-05:00 Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 10 at 2020 10:51 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-the-chaplaincy-what-are-the-pros-cons-of-being-an-active-duty-army-chaplain?n=6487549&urlhash=6487549 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Depending on your current education level and religious denomination you may have A long ways to go. Denominations recommend ordained people to the Services to be chaplains. I wish you the best if you choose this road. Lt Col Jim Coe Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:51:30 -0500 2020-11-10T22:51:30-05:00 2020-05-11T22:54:38-04:00