What makes a great chaplain mentor/supervisory chaplain?

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:56:26 -0400

Have you had any particularly good or bad experiences? Please, no names unless you're giving positive feedback. This isn't the place to drop a dime...

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 8 at 2015 11:59 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:59:29 -0400

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member, I would suggest that a great chaplain and supervisory chaplain requires spiritual maturity, wisdom, character above reproach, trustworthiness as a start.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 8 at 2015 5:06 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:06:35 -0400

A great chaplain has the ability to see the full spectrum of organizations that can help someone.

Response by SGT Anthony Rossi made Jun 8 at 2015 9:10 PM

SGT Anthony Rossi — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:10:44 -0400

I can't realy speak as an authority, but the two traits that I desired to see in a chapline are:

1. An individual that has a heart for his soldiers and a mutual respect for the conviction of others.

2. An individual that is firm in his own convictions regardless of whether it will win him personal acclaim or shame.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 12:16 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:16:03 -0400

I think to be put in the positision to mentor a candidate as an honor. It is my experience that often the situations we are thrust into sharpen us more as leaders and people. Perhaps because I was a college minister for 6 years and enjoy mentoring, the idea of this position for me someday would be a huge honor.