Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

Staff

Anabell Barrientos-Calderón

Administrative Professional 2

Email | (443) 391 7263

Our mission

Represent denominational interests in the chaplaincy and military-related services

How we serve

Promote, support and train Adventist chaplains
Oversee the process of ecclesiastical endorsement
Extend the Gospel into the greater community through the ministry of Adventist chaplains
Serve as liaison with official government and professional agencies
Develop plans, programs, and resources to prepare for future contingencies
Ensure pastoral care and religious support is provided for church members in special situations
Administer internal department business
The National Service Organization is the official military relations office of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its primary mission is to provide pastoral care and religious resources to support the spiritual well-being of Seventh-day Adventist military personnel.

Resources

ACM publishes two quarterly journals:

For God and Country
The Adventist Chaplain

Seminars/workshops

Conduct annual training conferences for endorsed chaplains
Religious retreats for Adventist military

Contact Us

(443) 391 7249

North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries
9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-1565, USA

www.adventistsinuniform.org

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