CHALLENGERS MERIT: JUNIOR CHAPLAINCY
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 1.  Explain the difference between a local church pastor and a chaplain.

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 2.  Explain why you may be interested in becoming a chaplain.

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 3.  Interview 2 of the following types of chaplains:

     a. ___  Military.                        b. ___  Correctional.

     c. ___  Hospital.                        d. ___  Law enforcement.

     e. ___  Rodeo.

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 4.  Contact your denominational chaplain endorsement agency and ask about requirements
     for institutional chaplaincy.  Request available literature on chaplain programs
     and opportunities.  After reading the literature, write a brief report.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 5.  Do the following:

     a.  Visit a chaplain at his duty station and have him share his ministry with you.

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     b.  Write a brief report about your visit with the chaplain.

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     c.  Give an oral report on your visit to your Challengers group.

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 6.  Do the following:

     a.  Read 2 books of your choice related to chaplaincy.

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     b.  Write a 250 - 500 word book review for each book.

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     c.  Give an oral report to your Challengers group on what you learned

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 7.  Serve as a Junior chaplain in your outpost group or church for 6 months.

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