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Installation Management Campaign PlanAs we restore balance and set conditions for the future, our Armywill depend on the entire Chaplaincy to sustain itself in an era of persistentconflict. The unique qualifications of Army chaplains will be more crucialthan ever. I could not be more proud of the Chaplain Corps during thistime of great challenge and uncertainty for our Army – the Strength of theNation.The need for resiliency for our Army Family in this time of persistent conflict is as criticalas any time in history. The Army’s overall success is directly related to our ArmyFamily’s success in spiritual resiliency—reaching deep into its very soul. Effectivereligious support is paramount in providing relevant guidance and inspiration. It helpsequip individuals in preparation for life’s challenges and it helps to sooth and heal thesoul in the aftermath of life’s struggles. The UMT provides vital care by spending timewith its community – the Garrison. The age-old “ministry of presence” gives thechaplains the opportunity to be present where the people are. The chaplain is able toknow and experience his/her “flock” where they live, work and play. He/she providescomfort in the hospital emergency room and in the day room. The chaplain is anencourager on the ball field and out “in the field” with Soldiers. He/she celebrates thebirth in a Family and consoles when there is a death. The chaplain is able to modelspiritual maturity and provide “footlocker counseling” (on the spot encouragement andguidance) by going to the people rather than waiting for them to come to him/her. Attimes, however, more personal and in-depth counsel and instruction is required. Atthese times, the UMT provides professional and uplifting pastoral counseling for ourpeople in need. The Army Family’s quest for spiritual fitness is enhanced immeasurablyby the knowledge that they have such a caring and effective resource at their disposal.Religious EducationThe mission of IMCOM Religious Education is to provide the highest quality of spiritualformation and religious education (RE) for the Army and to develop programs andprocesses to facilitate continuing faith development and spiritual resilience for Soldiersand Family Members in all phases of the ARFORGEN cycle. We are committed toproviding our Soldiers and Families a strong, supportive spiritual community where theycan grow and thrive in an Army climate of persistent conflict. We perform this byharnessing the efforts and talents of tens of thousands of volunteers resulting in ourSoldiers, Families, and Army Civilians becoming more spiritually fit and equipped toface the rigors of life.Contemporary Spiritual Formation Processes: In conjunction with ongoing SpiritualFitness initiatives, we are in the process of developing Faith Exploration Labs as anelement of Soldier and Family Spiritual Fitness Centers. We also continue to offerSpiritual Growth Seminars, Retreats, Spiritual Practices Workshops, and partnershipwith Family Life Chaplains on Strong Bonds events. We are persistent in seeking waysto leverage technology to deliver spiritual formation resources in the preferred media ofour constituents.Annex E: Religious Support and Spiritual Fitness E-3
Installation Management Campaign PlanARFORGEN-Driven Programs and Resources: We provide Spiritual SupportResources for Soldiers within each of the Force Pools of the ARFORGEN model,Spiritual Support Programs for Waiting Families, and coordination of significant spiritualevents around the ARFORGEN cycle.Traditional Religious Education Programs: We will continue group-focused programsfor deepening faith and for sacramental preparation such as Catholic ReligiousEducation classes, Protestant Religious Education classes, Hebrew Schul, Rite ofChristian Initiation for Adults, First Communion, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School,Muslim Faith Development classes, and educational classes provided throughDistinctive Faith Group Leaders.Spiritual Growth & Professional DevelopmentMaintaining spiritual fitness, as with physical fitness, requires constant attention. Ourphysical muscles don’t develop and strengthen on their own, nor do our spiritual“muscles.”Opportunities to grow and develop are vital for the care giver to ensure that the bestpossible service and ministry are provided for our Soldiers and Family Members.Members of the Garrison UMT find this growth through monthly training, professionalworkshops and training events, denominational conferences and personal devotion andstudy.Providing avenues for Soldiers and Family members to understand and grow in theirown spiritual walk requires relevant and innovative ministry. UMTs offer a variety ofclasses, workshops and training events covering a wide host of topics, such as SuicideAwareness, Ethical Decision Making, Problem Solving, Anger Management, StressReduction, Relational Growth and Enhancement and Building Self-esteem.A novel means of encouraging Soldiers and Family members in their spiritual walk,working in concert with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program, is theestablishment and operation of Spiritual Fitness Centers. The CSF program hasidentified spiritual fitness as one of the five pillars of resiliency and defines spiritualfitness as, “the strengthening of a set of beliefs, principles, or values that sustain aperson beyond family, institutional, and societal sources of strength.” Every incomingSoldier will take an assessment and retake it at certain intervals throughout his or hercareer. Similar assessments are also available for Family Members and DA Civilians.The results of the assessments identify which one or more of the five pillars anindividual should strengthen. The Army Chaplaincy will use the results of these to offernew and strategic ways to meet the spiritual needs of Soldiers, Family Members and DACivilians. This can be met through projected Garrison Spiritual Fitness Centers. It canalso occur through a Virtual Spiritual Fitness Center which is not limited to a specificlocation and offers a technological way with which many young Soldiers, FamilyMembers and DA Civilians are most comfortable pursuing a need.Annex E: Religious Support and Spiritual Fitness E-4
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