Rear Admiral Brent Scott became the 27th chief of Navy chaplains on July 23, 2018 at a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Scott took the helm from Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben as she entered into retirement after a chaplain career which spanned 32 years including more than 10 assigned and serving in the office of the Chief of Chaplains. Kibben was the first woman to serve as both the Chaplain of the Marine Corps (18th) and chief of Navy Chaplains (26th).
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John M. Richardson, presided over the ceremony which was also attended by the Secretary of the Navy and Commandant of the Marine Corps along with many other distinguished guests.
In accepting the office, Chaplain Scott pledged to the leaders present and to all whom he now serves, a chaplain corps which our nation needs. Knowing full well the essential contributions chaplains play in the life of of naval services, Chaplain Scott looks forward to supporting the mission of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. He will ensure chaplains and Religious Program Specialists bring to their commands strength, resilience, encouragement, hope, faith, and the transcendent elements of faith and religion.
To watch the ceremony in its entirety go to DVIDS video at https://www.dvidshub.net/video/614901/navy-chief-chaplains-change-office
Both Chaplains Kibben and Scott are Life Members of the MCA (Military Chaplains Association).
We thank you both for your inspired and faithful service
[Editor's Comment: It is my personal belief that the Navy Chaplaincy offers the most diversified ministry of the three branches of military service. Although I served as a chaplain in the Army Reserve, and an active duty chaplain in the Air Force, as well as a reserve Air Force chaplain, a total of 29 years and twenty-nine days which included three years of active service in the United States Marine Corps as a non-commissioned officer, it is my observation that the Navy Chaplaincy is a good place to serve. Of course, we want you to seek God for what He would have you do.
May I recommend that you contact, Chaplain (Colonel) Jerry L. Jones, Director/Endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC for further information. He will be happy to serve you. You may contact Chaplain Jones at these two email:
Jjones@iphc.org or jl52jones@hotmail.com]
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John M. Richardson, presided over the ceremony which was also attended by the Secretary of the Navy and Commandant of the Marine Corps along with many other distinguished guests.
In accepting the office, Chaplain Scott pledged to the leaders present and to all whom he now serves, a chaplain corps which our nation needs. Knowing full well the essential contributions chaplains play in the life of of naval services, Chaplain Scott looks forward to supporting the mission of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. He will ensure chaplains and Religious Program Specialists bring to their commands strength, resilience, encouragement, hope, faith, and the transcendent elements of faith and religion.
To watch the ceremony in its entirety go to DVIDS video at https://www.dvidshub.net/video/614901/navy-chief-chaplains-change-office
Both Chaplains Kibben and Scott are Life Members of the MCA (Military Chaplains Association).
We thank you both for your inspired and faithful service
[Editor's Comment: It is my personal belief that the Navy Chaplaincy offers the most diversified ministry of the three branches of military service. Although I served as a chaplain in the Army Reserve, and an active duty chaplain in the Air Force, as well as a reserve Air Force chaplain, a total of 29 years and twenty-nine days which included three years of active service in the United States Marine Corps as a non-commissioned officer, it is my observation that the Navy Chaplaincy is a good place to serve. Of course, we want you to seek God for what He would have you do.
May I recommend that you contact, Chaplain (Colonel) Jerry L. Jones, Director/Endorser of Chaplains Ministries, IPHC for further information. He will be happy to serve you. You may contact Chaplain Jones at these two email:
Jjones@iphc.org or jl52jones@hotmail.com]