Chaplain (Captain) James Paul Ward, Jr. reports from Fort Hood, TX
(1) I was recently nominated by my Battalion Commander to be a "Hood Hero" for volunteer service rendered. I will let you know how that turns out.
(2) We have been on deck to go to Korea for some time now . . . waiting for orders since last March. While waiting, I have been faithful to the 25th Street Chapel, serving as Co-Pastor for the last 5 months. I was in line to be Senior Pastor on two occasions, but apparently, I am not Traditional Protestant enough. That's okay! I wouldn't easily place that label on myself either.
(3) I was just certified as a Master Trainer by LivingWorks, Inc. to do Suicide Intervention Training. My Officer Record Brief now has Additional Skills Indicator. I will also be going to Combat Mission Ministry training at Fort Sam Houston in March and April. I am striving to stay busy . . . I think that my wife, my God and my endorser expect that of me.
(4) If the Temporary Change of Station to S. Korea does not happen (looking less likely all the time), I will throw my name in any hat to go anywhere soldiers need a chaplain. I only request your continued intercession in this matter. Otherwise, I will be one of a very few who will not have a combat patch and will be less appealing before a promotion board. Most importantly, I want to have credibility with my soldiers, which is a top priority for my ministry to them.
Very respectfully,
CH (CPT) James P Ward, Jr.
[Editor's commentary: As Chaplain James Paul Ward, Jr.'s endorser, I can say I am very proud of him. He has made great sacrifices to go on active duty as an Army chaplain. He had to leave his family back in North Carolina to fulfill his responsibilities as an Army chaplain. He has done everything required of him, and more. In addition, to his primary mission as a battalion chaplain, he has engaged in volunteer work. Honors come to those who go the extra mile, and give it their all.
Chaplain Ward is an ordained minister of the Cornerstone Conference. He served as the senior pastor of the Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Church prior to going on active duty.
He is well thought of by his conference superintendent, Bishop Tommy McGee. He would like to have 100 pastors like Chaplain Ward.
Let us remember Chaplain James Paul Ward, Jr. in our prayers, as well as our other military chaplains now serviing on active duty. I know he would like to get a deployment. God is in control of this matter, and He will see that all things work out for his good and the glory of God.]
Posted on
Sun, February 13, 2011
by Hugh Morgan