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• Co-authored with the Walter Reed Army Institute Research, Family Stress, Army Social Supports, and Spouse Coping in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm: Chaplain Support Efforts and Programs-Phase II, Active Duty FORSCOM Units (C/CS/CSS), April 30, 1992, presented at both the Annual Conference of the Military Testing Association, San Antonio Texas, and at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• "The Gift of Unit Ministry Teams," Military Chaplains Review, 1990
• Family Ministry Support Centers, Army Soldier-Family Ministry Plan, 1991
• "Chaplain's Corner," Seoul Word, 1996-1998, Yongsan, Korea
• Area II Ministry Book, 1997, Yongsan, Korea

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Minister of Community & Family Life, CrossPoint Lutheran Church, Katy, Texas. Lead, organized, and managed Children’s Ministry, Building & Land Development and Operations, family programs, and conducted effective therapy for a growing congregation of over 300. Focused on conceptual writing, pastoral care needs, and operational development..

May 1998 - present

Installation Staff Chaplain, Joint Readiness Training Center & Fort Polk, Louisiana. Lead, supervise, and manage the ministry of 17 Ministry Teams serving in excess of 20,000 military personnel, family members, Department of Army Civilians, and retired military. Focusing on a creative vision for the future, building teamwork, and initiating a restructure plan during significant organizational change.

May 1996 - May 1998

Area II & 34th Area Support Group Staff Chaplain, Yongsan, Korea. Lead, supervised, and managed ministry of 23 Ministry Teams serving over 25,000 military personnel, family members, Department of Army Civilians, and Korean Nationals. Focused on rebuilding a financially sound and ethical basis for diverse programs; initiated four major facility renovations under very stressful conditions; and, fostered healthy working relationships for multiple faith groups and cultures.

May 1993 - May 1996

Installation Staff Chaplain, U.S. Army Intelligence Center & School, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Lead, supervised, and managed the ministry of 12 Ministry Teams serving over 22,000 military personnel, family members, Department of Army Civilians, and retired military. Focused on bringing dynamic ministry, supportive relationships, and quality programs into the mainstream of the installation and surrounding community.

Jan 1991 - May 1993

Soldier & Family Support Officer, U.S. Army Chaplaincy Services Support Agency, Washington, DC. Served as primary staff officer for worldwide soldier & family support issues at the Department of Army level during Desert Storm, Hurricane Andrew, and beyond. Focused on research and policy development, futuristic programming, and pastoral training.

Jun 1988 - Jan 1991

Division Chaplain, 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Ord, California. Lead and supervised 20 Ministry Teams for a 12,000 soldier Infantry Division in combat and peacetime operations. Focused on timely and professional ministry response in combat situations and other rapid deployments.

Oct 1986 - Jun 1988

Deputy Installation Chaplain, Fort Ord, California. Served as Deputy Installation Chaplain, Marriage & Family Trainer, Personnel & Training Manager, and Resource Manager for over 35 Ministry Teams serving a community of over 40,000. Focused on rebuilding relationships and administration, clergy training, resource development, and facilities improvements.

Sep 1983 - Oct 1986

Family Life Chaplain & Resource Manager, Camp Zama, Japan. Served as Family Life Chaplain, Protestant Pastor, and Resource Manager for four Ministry Teams and Japanese Nationals that served the largest Army population in Japan in three separate locations. Focused on family service assessment in Japan and Okinawa, child and teen programs, family counseling, program development, and facilities renovations.

Jun 1982 - Sep 1983

M.Ed. in Marriage & Family Therapy, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Served on Family Life Center Counseling Staff at Fort Knox, Kentucky as Practicum for Masters program. Focused on education and developing dynamic and practical family life programs.

Jan 1979 - Jun 1982

Assistant Post Chaplain, Fort Myer, Virginia. Served as Resource Manager, Pastoral Counselor, Protestant Pastor, and Funeral Ministry Chaplain for the Military District of Washington. Focused on parish development, pre-marriage programs, grief ministry, and financial accountability. Assisted implementation of pilot program for parish development for the Army. Designed and conducted marriage enrichment programs, and a monthly group pre-marriage program for 5-15 couples.

Jan 1978 - Jan 1979

Group Chaplain, 43d Combat Support Group, Fort Carson, Colorado. Served as Group Chaplain supervising programs of three Ministry Teams, developed pastoral counseling for couples; initiated organizational effectiveness strategies; and hosted a live radio program. Focused on couple counseling, innovative and diverse programs to reach young soldiers, and organizational effectiveness through change.

Sep 1976 - Jan 1978

Battalion Chaplain, 68th Transportation Battalion, Fort Carson, Colorado. Served as Chaplain for the largest Transportation Battalion in the Army. Conducted pastoral counseling, preaching, field training, and numerous programs. Focused on marriage counseling training, organizational effectiveness training, and participated in two Army training movies dealing with separations and grief and loss.

Sep 1975 - Sep 1976

Law Enforcement and Confinement Chaplain, Fort Carson, Colorado. Conducted group therapy for inmates and guards, conducted worship services, pastoral counseling, and personal growth programs. Focused on group dynamics and building support networks within a confinement facility.

Dec 1974 - Sep 1975

Assistant Brigade Chaplain, 3d Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado. Conducted pastoral counseling, field visitation, training, and worship opportunities for soldiers of the 34th Armor Battalion. Focused on young soldier personal and spiritual needs, field training, and parish development.

Nov 1973 - Dec 1974

Command Chaplain, 4th Missile Command, Camp Page, Korea. Served as Post Chaplain and Senior Pastor for two battalions and a command headquarters in two separate locations in Korea. Served additionally as Red Cross Officer involving daily counseling of soldiers. Focused on spiritual development, crisis counseling, ethics training, community supports, and combat preparation.

Sep 1972 - Nov 1973

Assistant Brigade Chaplain, 3rd Advanced Individual Training Brigade, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Conducted daily counseling, ethics training, and provided worship services. Focused on crisis counseling, relationship building, and developing effective programs for young soldiers.

Jun 1968 - Sep 1972

Associate Pastor and Youth Minister (part-time), El Monte First Christian Church, El Monte, California. Additionally held a variety of part-time jobs while attending seminary such as inner city counselor and teacher, longshoreman, construction laborer, and printer. Focused on youth ministry and learning pastoral skills.

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• American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
• Leesville Ministerial Association
• Sierra Vista Ministerial Association
• Military Chaplain Association
• Army of United States of America (AUSA)

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• 1972 Ordained Pastor, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• 1972 Chaplain, United States Army

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• Fuller Seminary Big Brother Program
• World Opportunities: Inner city ministry following Watts Riots
• Boy Scouts of America: Parent Volunteer
• Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District: Board Member
• Ministerial Associations: President, Sierra Vista, Arizona; Member, Leesville, Louisiana
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket Programs: Chairman
• Community Helping Organization Center: Assisted in Design
• Senior and Junior High Youth Ministry Programs: Implemented Program
• Kids 'R Us Program: Designed and Implemented Program
• 10K Charitable Fun Runs: Participant

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• Legion of Merit
• Meritorious Service Medal (6 Awards)
• Army Commendation Medal (6 Awards)
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 Awards)
• Army Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)