A heavenly hand must have prepared you for this assignment, Elder Michael T. Ringwood said during the 2019 chaplains training event. Your guidance will bless and heal “for such a time as this,” he said.

A Rare Trait: To See Others as the Lord Sees Them

The foundation of our home was to seek first the kingdom of God, said Rosalie Ringwood, daughter of President Russell M. Nelson. Trust God more than you trust your own experience and wisdom.

Trust God More Than You Trust Your Own Experience

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. His Love written and arranged by Tyler Castleton. Performed by Zach Wilson and accompanied by Steve Schank.

His Love - Musical Number

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. Thy Will Be Done arranged by Nik Day and Kyle Vorkink. Performed by Zach Wilson and accompanied by Steve Schank.

Thy Will Be Done - Musical Number

To minister as Christ did, said Elder Robert S. Wood, is to relieve distress, inspire with vision, and entice with love unfeigned, just as Christ did to the woman taken in sin and to the Pharisees.

Ministering with the Character of Christ

Ministering cannot be done from behind your desk, said Chaplain Brandt. Ministering the Lord’s way is to be among the people, engaging at their battle rhythm and feeding their souls at your sacrifice.

Commitment to Ministry

As wife of a military chaplain, Beki Phelps has endured much. She urged the chaplain wives to laugh as well as cry when they feel “on the edge” and to find joy in aiding others in their darkest hour.

Recognizing the Hand of the Lord's in Difficult Time

Col. Helms suggests that chaplains ask three questions: Am I increasing my effectiveness by repenting? Do I know the published material well enough to give wise advice? Am I facilitating worship?

Assisting Ecclesiastical Leaders in Ministering to Members

We can’t understand all the terrible things that have happened to make people as they are, but to steer a lost world to redemption, we must offer a love that never ceases to care, said Rev. Dr. Teal.

Ministering to Millennials and Generation X

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland saluted chaplains for their service on the battlefront of crises. Whether in a hospital or war zone, he said, they are sent as messengers of hope, faith, and love.


Chaplains Are Messengers of Hope on the Battlefront of Crises

Aware that the rising generation threatened society on two occasions in the Book of Mormon, Church leaders are focused on helping youth learn their eternal identity and deepen their conversion.

Children and Youth Initiative

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. Be Thou My Vision, arranged by Nathan Pacheco. Performed by Steve Breinholt with Paul Woodward on cello and accompanied by Steve Schank.

Be Thou My Vision - Musical Number

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. Day by Day, lyrics by Lina Sandell-Berg and Jennifer Userud with music by Oscar Ahnfelt. Performed by an employee choir and accompanied by Sarah Messina.

Day by Day - Musical Number

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. He Will Never Change, words and music by Nik Day. Performed by Whitney Peterson and accompanied by Sarah Messina.

He Will Never Change - Musical Number

The essential skill for chaplains who minister to those in extreme circumstances is to help them connect their struggle with the words of the prophets. In this connection, the Lord answers and heals.

Home-Centered Gospel Learning for Individuals and Families

Barbara Gardner's talk Daughter's Minister

Daughters of God Ministering with His Power

The beautiful balance between the grace of Jesus Christ and the discipleship of striving to improve qualifies us to receive His bounteous mercy and love without running faster than we have strength.

Grace, Legalism, and Mental Health

Grace is how we can become like God. It is evident in those moments that make us better. Grace is a gift freely given that does not require perfection to receive. Grace is power to become holy.

Grace--An Essential Element of Christ's Ministry

After noting five principles of ministering that he’d gleaned from the service of chaplains, Elder Larry Kacher reminded them to never up on God’s children. We have no right to give up, he said.

We Don’t Understand the Impact We Have

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. Amazing Grace, arranged by Mark Hayes. Performed by Robin Dick and accompanied by Steve Schank.

Amazing Grace - Musical Number

Special musical number performed at the 2019 chaplains training event. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, words paraphrased by Isaac Watts and arranged by Brendon Wheeler. Performed by Dhora Daluz and accompanied by Sarah Messina.

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Musical Number

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared personal anecdotes of tragedy and triumph to show how peace in Christ comes as we minister. Like the good Samaritan, we need to see opportunities and feel compassion.

Opportunities to Bless Appear as We See and Feel

Chaplains, in their unique role to help those struggling with faith, must prepare by knowing Church doctrine and history. They must also love people in their “infirmity,” as Joseph Smith taught.

Ministering to Doubters and Dissenters

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Chaplain Seminars and Training 2019