Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law on Thursday that allows school districts to implement volunteer chaplain programs. The school chaplain bill, HB 931, drew attention after the ...

In the 18 years I’ve been writing this column, many readers have shared their impression of what a chaplain is. And more than a few have certainly told me what a chaplain is not. A few readers are ...

Volunteer School Chaplains Program (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the signing of House Bill 931, the ...

(The Conversation) — Chaplaincy emerged as a professional field in the mid-20th century. In the years since, their roles have evolved and they have also come to include many diverse religious ...

Military chaplains provide ministry in settings unique to the military, e.g., on ships, in the field during training exercises, in confinement facilities, hospitals, and at times in combat. Chaplains ...

When a Soldier reaches the rank of master sergeant, they are either seeking a promotion to sergeant major or thinking of retirement. Neither is the case for Chaplain (1st Lt.) Jostene Philostin. “I’ve ...

Lawmakers in Texas have passed a bill that could allow chaplains to work in public schools as soon as the 2023-24 academic year. Texas House members passed Senate Bill 763 on Monday which will permit ...

(The Conversation) — As more Americans step away from organized religion, so do more chaplains – but they are prepared to offer spiritual care regardless of a patient’s beliefs. (The Conversation) — ...

WASHINGTON — The Army recently celebrated its 250th birthday — two and a half centuries of defending the nation since standing up, June 14, 1775. Not long after, on July 29, 1775, the Army Chaplain ...

In the 18 years I’ve been writing this column, many readers have shared their impression of what a chaplain is. And more than a few have certainly told me what a chaplain is not. A few readers are ...