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Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers

[…]not. Both circumstance and principle are important. Even though Daniel did not obey the unlawful order, he did nothing new. He continued doing what he had always done. He Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers Page – 22 was not rebellious; he was faithful. Vs.14-15. It is important to know the source and quality of the advice you get. The impact may be great from an ill-considered order. Vs. 21-22. Be respectful of proper authority, even when the system has been used to bring harm or false accusations, or to put you at a disadvantage. Vs. 24. Deal with falsehood directly […]
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Christian Leadership for the Junior Officer

[…]think about before you arrive. You will need each of these, and I have listed them in increasing order of priority, from least to most important. Hard Work. The first element you will need to be successful is the ability to work hard. It is amazing how many officers, including some Christian officers, will not or cannot work the required hours. I remember the United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel who spoke to my then-new freshman class at The Citadel on this subject. He articulated the familiar “Look to your left and right; one of you will not be here […]

Follow Me

[…]was that he constantly sought to do His Father’s will. He continually sought secluded places in order to pray and to seek His Father’s will. Jesus was accountable to His Father and had to get one-on-one time with His Father to ensure that He, Jesus, did His Father’s will. While Jesus introduced new paradigms to fulfill the old ways, He was operating fully within the guidance and intent of His Father. This could only be done because Jesus took the time out of his daily schedule to seek the will of His Father. Today’s leader is in a similar situation. […]

Predicting the Future

[…]said our lives are like a blade of grass, which soon withers and disappears. Jesus brings order out of disorder…wholeness out of brokenness. Codes, from whomever the ancient secular author might be, are man’s attempt at ordering the future and removing the unknowns. God’s insurance plan is simple … it comes in the form of God’s Son Himself who came to earth to save us. Jesus is our eternal life insurance policy that is underwritten by the blood of the Lamb, and is issued when He comes into our hearts. Has an eternal life insurance policy been issued with your […]

Six Generations: 2

[…]only by someone with 6 stripes. Jonathan C. Shine Cdt Cpt, 2d Bn, 1st Regt. Commanding An order to report for Special Inspection strikes fear and anxiety into any plebe, especially when it comes from the Battalion Commander. I had gotten to know Jon in a more personal way throughout the year in Jon’s company and studied the Bible with him during our free time. It still was not clear, though, what Cadet Captain Shine wanted with Plebe Willey. When the day arrived for graduation, Barry Willey pulled out the green routing slip and double-checked the time to report and […]

The Role of the Chaplain

[…]honest and ethical Really cares about the people in the unit, willing to face opposition in order to make their lot more livable. Will die with you and will not run away. Will pray for and with you as you lie dying or wounded–willingly go where needed, no matter how dangerous that place may be. Knows the different religious practices and beliefs of the people in your unit Is an enthusiastic contributor to the mission and morale of your organization, but one who will let you know when there are problems with its mission or morale. Those are some of […]

First Bible Studies

[…]and other portions will be labeled “Leader Question,” for a question the leader will ask in order to help the participants discover the information. In italics, and contained within parentheses, will be the general answers you as the leader are looking to elicit from the participants. At times, specific words are desired, especially if they can be found in the text; if not, the leader should settle for the correct idea and only supply the specific word if you plan to build upon that word later. It will probably take two or three meetings to study this passage with the […]

God, are you with me?

[…]inside he could feel this same choke-hold. His crying words had jolted the perfection of military order. A few other Soldiers, in a confused curiosity, peaked into the room from a dark distant doorway. Witnesses, they were, to a breaking point. They mumbled among themselves—this is how rumors were born. And then life went on. It was time for mail call. Name after name was read. One by one, a fortunate Soldier would advance to collect the thoughts and prayers found in letters and packages sent from home—from a small town in Kansas or from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Fatigue […]

Implicit Trust

[…]Emperor Napoleon was on horseback, reviewing his troops one day when, in the course of issuing an order, he inadvertently dropped the reins. The reins fell on the stud’s neck and the spirited animal, taking fright, bolted off at a gallop, the Emperor clinging desperately to the saddle and momentarily in peril of being dashed to the ground. A private in the ranks, alert to his Emperor’s plight and perceiving that the horse and rider were proceeding in his general direction, stepped out of formation and, springing into the path of the frightened animal, seized the bridle, brought the horse […]

Leadership Excellence

[…]and in God. Faith is the powerful phenomenon that has sustained warriors throughout the ages. In order to succeed, a leader must capitalize on that faith, in all its manifestations, including his subordinates’ faith in their leader’s moral fitness. Leadership is, at heart, a social contract–a sometimes tenuous agreement between the leader and those he leads that must be jealously safeguarded. Although it may be politically incorrect to discuss moral authority, it nevertheless remains the true underpinning of leadership and the key to its preservation. Subordinates may be supervised, directed, managed, cajoled or compelled by nearly anyone in a position […]

Members: Cast your vote now for OCF Council

[…]424-1984 or [email protected]. Read more about each candidate below (listed in alphabetical order), or click here if you are ready to vote.   LtCol Hezekiah Barge, USMC  Education: Florida A&M, 1991, BS Computer Info Sys; Naval Postgraduate School, 2003, MS Info Sys Present assignment: Headquarters Marine Corps, The Pentagon.  Ministry involvement: OCF member since 1997, OCF Council, small group leader, West Coast POC; men’s ministry, The Navigators, National Naval Officer Assoc., Montford Point Marine Assoc.  Personal testimony: Growing up under a pastor who highly encouraged youth to participate in every aspect of the church allowed me to grow in the […]

Preparing for Active Duty

[…]to exercise biblical leadership in his or her personal, professional, and spiritual life in order to integrate faith and profession. (Joshua 1:8-9, 2 Chronicles 1:10) Stewardship An individual who demonstrates proper balance in his or her stewardship of resources. (1 Corinthians 4:2, Luke 16:11) Outreach An individual who can carry the gospel message through the medium of ordinary relationships within the military community. (Romans 1:16-17, 1 Peter 3:15-16) Ownership (Ministry) An appreciation for and a commitment to the OCF vision, purpose, and mission. (Ephesians 4:11-13, Colossians 3:23, Acts 4:13) Air Force Academy “firsties” sometimes ask: “Why should I have to […]

Professional Excellence (Durfey)

[…]law enforcement and humanitarian missions while serving a key role in national security. A tall order. Its personnel must be “always ready” to respond; the challenge to leaders is to serve those who serve. Those most effective in that role are those who put others’ interests ahead of their own and put their trust in the Lord. By doing so, they exemplify the service’s core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to duty, and become true servant leaders. The Coast Guard core values cited above are simple yet godly. Honor and high integrity should be considered synonymous. Integrity is a […]

Service Separations

[…]members is part of military service. How your family adjusts is important! Are You Expecting Orders? OCF has a useful resource just for you! Thriving Not Just Surviving contains articles on military family separations. It is designed to help you as you face separations due to military assignments. In this book, military family members reveal how they have learned to cope with service separations. Order this OCF book now – and join others who have received help and encouragement from reading it. Contact the OCF home office at: [email protected] or 800.424.1984 Beverley Moritz is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and […]

Six Generations: 3

[…]and his soldiers knew of that strong bond and Jon’s reputation in the battalion. Without orders, they put on their combat gear, drew ammo and stood by to go in and retrieve Jon’s body. The battalion commander himself had to order them to stand down. A Special Reunion In May of 2002, I had the privilege and honor to join the first gathering of members of Jon’s platoon since that fateful battle in 1970. Greg Yahn, Gene Hess, Joe Christopher, Jesse ‘Sal’ Salcedo, Rob Jackson, Steve Harlan and Ted Hooker were plain-talking heroes who gave their all and after Vietnam […]

Soldiers of Faith: Washington

[…]sustain them in the perilous times ahead. The day after assuming command, he issued the following order: The General most earnestly requires and expects a due observance of those articles of war established for the government of the army which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness. And in like manner, he requires and expects of all officers and soldiers not engaged in actual duty, a punctual attendance of Divine services, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the means used for our safety and defense. Within two weeks he issued orders for his soldiers and officers to observe the national […]

Some Thoughts for Christians

[…]be that focused on in Romans 13:1-7 which I would summarize as providing a modicum of justice and order in societies of sinful men. Further, conspicuous by its absence in Scripture, is clear support for a particular form of government. What strikes me is that these matters which seem so very important to us seem not so to God. God knows the human heart, and though not unconcerned with the structures we set up to govern and interact with each other, He is far more concerned with our relationship to Him and the work of His Church. Knowing our limitations, […]

Speak my language

[…]of Faith and Courage from the Home Front, and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition.    Order your copy today! The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts By Gary Chapman with Jocelyn Green / Moody Publishing The 5 Love Languages profile will help you and your partner identify your love languages so you can put the principles to work for you immediately. Guided by input from dozens of military couples in all stages of their careers, authors Gary Chapman and former military wife Jocelyn Green offer you an unparalleled tool for your marriage with The […]

Staying Up Late

[…]me to call and tell them a bedtime story, so I made sure to stay up a little later than usual in order to call back home and tell them one. Sue put her cell phone on speaker in the middle of the room so the girls could hear the story. And I had a lot of fun telling it. Hannah has often told me that whenever I do that, “It’s like you are right here telling it!” But I have to admit, it also made me a little homesick, and I couldn’t fall right to sleep. I decided to […]

The Line Officer and the Chaplain

[…]distributed spiritual gifts to a variety of believers. We need one another’s gifts in order to live properly as the Body of Christ. How wonderful and uplifting it is when Christians focus on their oneness in Christ and strive to get along with one another (Psalm 133:1). When Christians are eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:3), the chapel offers opportunities for exciting Christian ministries in growth and outreach. In such a congregation, few are concerned about the denominational background of the others. Their focus (praise God) is on the Lord Jesus Christ and on being His […]

TTP – Vision and Leadership

[…]and our loved ones for the mission requirements we may face. Our business affairs must be in order, our families informed and prepared, and our accounts set straight so that we can focus our energies on putting forth our best effort-anytime, anywhere, on a moment’s notice. Together, we can provide exceptional service and support to all customer agencies to ensure mission success for our unit, our customers, and our nation. We will do this by focusing on training and readiness, all with our basis of performance and behaviors coming from the core values of “Integrity First,” “Service Before Self,” and […]

Walking

[…]of the freshly chopped onions were blinding her with tears, and she had so much more yet to do in order to have everything ready and sizzling hot at the same time. In desperation she came in to the dining room, only to find her sister by the feet of this Great Teacher, seated and drinking in every word and absolutely dead to the world. So, assuming the air of a foreman (epistates–for it says epistasa, which means “having stood over”), she said to Him, “Lord, doesn’t it concern you at all that my sister has left me to do […]

War on Spiritual Terrorism

[…]the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” To survive in this battle, our prayer orders become just as important as our operations orders. Major General Ellis W. Williamson, the commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam noted, “Combat is a horrible experience. No commander that is close to it could ever enjoy it. However, all is not on the negative side. A man who has faced death, faced his God and lived properly with his fellow soldiers comes out of combat experience a better man.” The platoon leader mentioned earlier who prayed for his men each day […]

What is Required of Me?

[…] These are people with the capacity to question, challenge, and reinvent institutions in order to keep them relevant to changing times-including recruiting and evangelizing. I am currently reading a book in which the author identifies four kinds of Christians that caused him to recoil from the faith: “In-your-face” Christians-inopportune, uninvited “drive-by shoutings” “Greeting card” Christians-shallow, simple-minded clichés “Holier-than-thou” Christians-smug, self-righteous, better than others “Cosmetic” Christians-skin-deep faith, no change in behavior, attitudes He then defines a fifth: the Christians who had the biggest impact on him and were a factor in his journey to know the Lord were the “Costly […]

What’s Your Altitude

[…]encounters with people? Are you quick to judge others and place yourself above them in the pecking order? If the answer is “yes” to any of these, your altitude is too high resulting in an attitude that is too high. Pride, placing ourselves first, is an indicator that we are too high on ourselves. Recently, we’ve been extremely challenged by several assignment gyrations. Things we thought we were going to do have opened and then closed. I’ve struggled with anger, disappointment, and frustration. These feelings identify that my altitude is way too high. It forces me to remind myself that […]
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