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Chaplaincy Opportunities and Issues Dr. Bryan J. Hult Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Chaplain (Brigadier General) Bryan J. Hult 1978 - 2010 PFC Hult, 1978

What is a chaplain?  Definition  Derivation  Duty  Differences  Distinction Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 7 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Mission  What is a Chaplain?  What arenas besides the military?  What is their historic role?  What are current challenges?  What is the future?  How can local churches be involved?  How should we help those who get out and deal with issues related to PTSD? Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 8 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

What arenas besides the military utilize chaplains?  Hospitals  Prisons  Sports Teams  Businesses  Educational Institutions  Police & Fire Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 9 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

What is their historic role?  American Revolution  Civil War  Senate Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 10 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

What are current challenges and problems?  Current Data  Recruiting  Budget  Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT)  Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)  Realignments  Church Employment  Chaplain experience  Contradictory legal policy Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 13 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

What is the future of the chaplaincy?  Many positive opportunities  Fewer Chaplains serving in churches  Church/ Chaplain tension  Suicides among the ranks  Downsizing  Ministering to next generation  Job opportunities Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 14 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

How can local churches be involved with the military?  Relationship with State Chaplain  Military is protective of families  Partners in Care (PIC) Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 15 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

How should we help those who get out and deal with issues related to PTSD or injuries?  What is Post-Traumatic-Stress- Disorder?  Medical aspects of PTSD  PTSD is described in various ways  How do you deal with it biblically?  Practical discipleship/ counsel tools Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 16 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Tools for PTSD  Learn about symptoms  Manage flashbacks to control your thoughts and emotions  Address guilt  Build resiliency  Stop avoiding the problem Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 17 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Practical Suggestions  Renew Relationships  Become more active  Acceptance  Develop a daily activity plan  See things for how they really are  Train yourself to relax  Prepare to sleep better  Take a break from anger Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 18 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Resources  Veteran’s Toolkit for PTSD, by Chaplain Ramsey Coutta  Self-Confrontation- A Manual for In-Depth Discipleship www.bcf.org  NANC (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors) www.nanc.org Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 19 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference

Chaplaincy Opportunities and Issues Q & A Dr. Bryan J. Hult, Chaplaincy Issues 20 2013 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference