Air Force Chaplain Corps

SMSgt Scott Devine is the superintendent of the chapel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.  The chapel team there has "pipeline" Religious Affairs Airmen that have been intentionally and successfully integrated into the mission.  The Chaplain Corps hasn't had "pipeline" Airmen in many years and so having them is new to many in the Corps, especially wing Chapel leaders.  Listen in to their stories for tips on how to best lead our newest Airmen.

The RDC has a rousing conversation with Pastor Bob Roberts, the founder and senior pastor of Northwood Church in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  Hear how he, as a conservative evangelical pastor has travelled and built relationships in places like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, Palestine, Israel, and more.  Pastor Roberts gives some tips on how to connect as human beings with a diverse range of people.

We are back!  After a short break for the New Year, this week the RDC visits Colorado for a chat with Chaplain Rafael Lantigua.  Chaplain Lantigua shares his experience of soul care in the Air Force along with how he observes Islamic holidays.  

The RDC joins the Bagram Air Base chapel team to hear about their plans for celebrating Christmas away from their families.  The RDC thanks Chaplains Nevius, Devoie, Boggs, Longe and MSgt Vilia, TSgt Reagan, SSgt Palomares, and SSgt Fransisco for taking a moment from their day to share with us!

We mentioned an address to send care packages to the team, if you'd like to do so, the RDC will receive them and forward them to the Bagram team: Resource Development Cell, 155 N. Twining Rd, Bldg 693, Room 139, Maxwell, AFB, AL 36112

Chaplain, Maj Michael Bramm, a Chaplain at the United States Air Force Academy, shares his experiences as a Jewish chaplain--especially experiences in deployed locations.

The RDC had opportunity to sit down in the Air Force Chief of Chaplains conference room at the Pentagon with MSgt Shana Echevarria for a discussion about diversity and inclusion.  MSgt Echevarria has been talking to Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen about how those concepts come into play across the Chaplain Corps.  She has some observations that will help leaders everywhere better value all the people on their teams along with the unexpected gifts and talents team members bring to the mission.

Here is a link to the graphic that Chaplain Hudson references early in the podcast that shows the difference between equality and equity:  https://artplusmarketing.com/equality-equity-freedom-55a1d675b5d8 (Note: external link--we do not endorse or necessarily agree with the material at the link, the link is provided for illustrative purposes).

Here's a link to the publishers web site for the  book "Difficult Conversations" referenced by Chaplain Boarts (no endorsement is implied): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/331191/difficult-conversations-by-douglas-stone-bruce-patton-and-sheila-heen/9780143118442/

The RDC trio Ch Boarts, Ch Hudson, and MSgt Dilley as they look at spiritual resilience through interviews with 3 Airmen.

Captain Richard Cassleman, TSgt Jahn Espino, and SSgt Tarascio discuss their faith and resilience.  In this episode we will see how faith in community provides resilience in everyday life.

In our continuing series on ministry to millennials, we share a conversation with SrA Brandon Powell.  Brandon is married and shares his perspective on spirituality as an individual and as a husband.  Join Chaplains Boarts and Hudson along with MSgt Dilley in this enlightening conversation.

In the last episode, the RDC spoke about ministry to millennials.  In this episode we hear from an Airman in the millennial generation: Airman First Class Calvert.

The RDC recently attended a conference at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.  We had a great opportunity to speak with their youth pastor, Chris Abel.  Listen in for a great discussion about how to effectively serve our younger Airmen.

In future episodes we will be hearing directly from millennials instead of talking about millenials.

(In the podcast, Ch Boarts references an image of someone sneaking an iPhone into church.  So far we haven't found a link to that image.  Once (if) we find it, we will replace this message with that link!)