ACCTS in action June
O ur M ission :
2010
To assist in the development of Christian leaders in the armed forces of the world and in the establishment and growth of military Christian fellowships.
“Blessed, Revived, and Inspired” by Chaplains Interaction 2010
“I have been blessed, revived, and inspired!” Reverend Mwale of Zambia shared after attending this April’s Chaplains Interaction training program. “This training has helped me to reshape and refocus my calling as a military chaplain.” Chaplains and their spouses from Bangladesh, Chile, Guatemala, Malawi, Sri Lanka, and Zambia attended ACCTS’ annual training program for international chaplains. With sessions focusing on essentials such as military hospital ministry and chaplain-commander relations, the program not only inspired participants but gave them new ideas for ministry in their home nations. As one participant shared, “The training is important for me. I learned how many other countries do their ministry. Many activities are new
which I [learned] from the training, and I will start in our country.” In addition to the teaching sessions, Chaplains Interaction participants networked on many levels with Fort Riley chaplains and the chapel community. The division acting commander opened the training, and participants continued on page 2
Participants Bangladesh: Wing Commander Christopher & Mrs. Rosline Adhikari Chile: CMSgt Alejandro Cuellar Guatemala: COL Luis & Mrs. Jeannette Chinchilla Malawi: Chaplain Major Noah Tsoka Sri Lanka: Rev. Yohan & Mrs. Samudra Heenatigala Zambia: Rev. Major Shadreck & Mrs. Villa Mwale