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ACCTS in action 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.
Chaplains Interaction
“Where you cannot go, we can go for you.” – Liberian Chaplain’s Interaction participant speaking to U.S. military Christians
For the first time, God opened doors so that ACCTS’ Chaplains Interaction training event included participants from the Middle East. Participants from Jordan, Liberia, Guinea Bissau, and Uganda attended the April program, which provided teaching for chaplains (or those who minister as chaplains) from those four nations. U.S. chaplains Rob Stroud and Rich Young led the traincontinued on page 3
ing sessions, which included the topics of unit organization, principles of chaplaincy, hospital ministry, and stress management. A round-table briefing was also held, with leaders from ACCTS, Officers’ Christian Fellowship, Military Ministry, and Olive Branch giving reports on their ministries and resources available to chaplains. Delegates also visited the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and CG Base Portsmouth to visit some operational units. Another