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Family Involvement


  • The chaplain and his family serve as righteous examples to the military community of their testimony of Christ.
  • In the chaplaincy, the spouse plays a key role in the ministry and can be a source of strength and encouragement to those who attend the chapel programs as well as the family members in the unit.
  • During periods of family separation when the military members are deployed, the chaplain's spouse and family are frequently sought out for advice and counsel. They become a source of strength for families left behind.
  • The spouse sustains the family during times when the chaplain is deployed with his unit.
  • The chaplain's wife is encouraged to be involved in the local on-base religious community as well as the officers' wives' activities.
  • To the degree feasible, the children of the chaplain and his spouse are encouraged to be involved with and serve as an example to the youth on the base.
  • Chaplains and their families should be active in their local ward or branch and serve in callings that do not interfere with the chaplain's military duties. They should be a source of strength and testimony to the members of the Church.


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