Overview

The church is called to provide clergy for the military. Seminaries educate and prepare students. But there are complexities, controversies, and criticisms and many seminary or college professors have no experience in the military. Understanding these dilemmas, Paul Linzey, Keith Travis, and Chris Linzey created a much-needed resource. They have trained and mentored thousands of chaplains, pastors, and ministerial students in the United States and several other nations. The result is a comprehensive book about serving as military chaplains in the twenty-first century. Drawing from their experience as pastors, chaplains, professors, endorsing agent, chaplain recruiters, and social media content creators, they provide a professional resource for anyone interested in ministry. Their records, qualifications, and expertise combine to provide a passionate and authoritative look at serving as military chaplains today. The book is well-researched, true to life, and up to date. It is unparalleled in scope.

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Praise for the first edition: ""Military Ministry describes the role and office of military chaplains, which is dynamic and complex in nature. . . . I highly recommend this book to students, ministers, churches, and others who are thinking about chaplaincy or supporting chaplaincy."" --Sam Lee, Director of Chaplaincy, Southern Baptist Conference, North American Missions Board ""This is the book I wish I had twenty-three years ago! . . . Military Ministry is a must-read for any person considering the call to the military chaplaincy or already actively serving. . . . This should be required reading for every chaplain serving in the Department of Defense!"" --Peter E. Keough, Senior Pastor, Simpson Baptist Church ""This new book is a superb tool for understanding what the American chaplain ministry is all about. . . . Especially unique to this book are the personal anecdotes of actual chaplain ministry--a writing touch that draws one into the real life of a military chaplain. This will be the go-to book for anyone considering military ministry."" --Doug Lee, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, Retired ""Military chaplaincy is a uniquely challenging, crucial, and compelling ministry. Linzey and Travis understand it as well as anyone. You will be informed and inspired as you read their book!"" --Richard Blackaby, President, Blackaby Ministries International ""Linzey and Travis have hit a grand slam! Military Ministry deals with legal, moral, ethical, spiritual, and personal aspects of military ministry. Filled with history, facts, research, inspiration, motivation, and personal anecdotes, this book fills a need for an academic resource on military chaplaincy and chaplaincy as a ministry calling."" --Naomi Kohatsu Paget, Gateway Seminary ""A helpful introduction and overview of military chaplaincy for those considering this ministry, for those already in it, and for those--like me--who support chaplains in education or otherwise. I have had the privilege of teaching many chaplains in my doctor of ministry courses--including Dr. Linzey--and am grateful to now have this resource to recommend to them and to continue to learn from myself."" --David A. Currie, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Paul Linzey and Keith Travis speak to the heart of chaplaincy: caring for those for whom Christ cares, with a focus on the military. The text is engaging and practical, addressing the foundational dynamics of military chaplaincy. . . . They speak in theological, practical, and caring terms for carrying out the Christian mission of loving others through the work of the Spirit in the uniqueness of military communities."" --Zachary M. Tackett, School of Divinity, Southeastern University ""Keith Travis and Paul Linzey served their nation with distinction as army chaplains. They have provided an excellent, much-needed resource for those interested in military chaplaincy and/or in serving as a military chaplain. . . . This is not just a textbook, but an inside look at serving as a military chaplain. I commend this book to you."" --Ron Crews, Chaplain (Colonel), US Army, retired ""A lot of people have questions about how to minister in the military today. Military Ministry offers insight about the how-to of ministry in the military context. A must-read for anyone considering the call to military chaplaincy, this book provides practical help for chaplains. It will challenge you to think through how to minister effectively and reach this generation of men and women in the military."" --Robert Hart Jr., Chaplain Corps Branch Chief, Office of

Author Information

Paul E. Linzey was a pastor, an Army chaplain, and a university professor before becoming the Protestant pastor at the United States Naval Academy. He is an adjunct professor and Doctor of Ministry mentor at Southeastern University. An award-winning author, he has written seven books and many magazine articles, in addition to contributing to several anthologies. B. Keith Travis was a pastor, a missionary, an Army chaplain, then the Southern Baptist endorser. He teaches at Liberty University and is the associate endorser for Liberty Baptist Fellowship. He was a finalist in the 2021 Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest and one of his stories won the FaithWriters weekly challenge. Christopher J. Linzey is a seasoned U.S. Navy chaplain who has served at Naval installations, onboard ships, and with the Marines. Before his military service, he was a lead pastor in civilian ministry, guiding his congregation with passion and purpose. His writing blends pastoral insight with frontline experience to inspire faith, resilience, and leadership.

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