A Christian Field Guide for the Military

Doctor Chapman offers inspirational messages for American service personnel, veterans, and their families. A Christian Field Guide for the Military offers life changing stories assisting believers with fundamentals of a Christian life style. Additionally, Reverend Chapman provides holiday messages for service people serving away from home. Dr. Chapman’s holiday reflections allow listeners to uncover the deep meaning of national and Christian holidays. The author weaves a thought provoking tapestry of military history and faith. These messages draw readers closer to God.

Dr. Chapman offers inspirational messages for American service personnel, veterans, and their families. A Christian Field Guide for the Military provides life changing stories and helps believers understand fundamentals of a Christian life style. Dr. Chapman also gives holiday messages and helps service people serving away from home uncover the deep meaning of national and Christian holidays. Dr. Chapman weaves a thought provoking tapestry of military history and faith. These messages draw readers closer to God. Author’s Note I wrote A Christian Field Guide for the Military for American soldiers, sailors, and marines standing on the ramparts of freedom around the world. If you serve in the armed forces or are a veteran this book is for you! The book provides stories of faith and inspiration. Take these messages with you on station, maneuvers, and in combat zones. These messages speak of God’s providential care in His Kingdom which has no end. May God always choose to bless our armed forces, their families, veterans, and the United States of America.

Dr. Philip W. Chapman graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois in January, 1974. He attended the University of South Carolina on a fully funded Army scholarship, from where he earned Masters of Criminal Justice graduating Cum Laude, as a Distinguished Honor Graduate of the College of Criminal Justice in 1988. Reverend Chapman also attended The Chicago Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree. Ordained in 1978, Rev. Chapman served as a Minister for the United Church of Christ for over thirty years. Dr. Chapman provided ministry as a Chaplain for the United States Army and for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Now retired, he volunteered as a Chaplain for Illinois American Legion Post 439, (Lee Iten), in Highland, IL and pastors at Zion Evangelical Church in Central City, IL Dr. Chapman recently celebrated his “Silver Wedding Anniversary” with his wife Melissa Snyder Chapman in 2010. Married in 1984 they are blessed with two children, Jennifer and Mark. Phil enjoys reading, fishing, and golfing. He tailored these spiritual reflections for soldiers, sailors, and marines standing on the ramparts of freedom around the world. Dr. Chapman hopes these messages encourage you and inspire a closer walk with the Lord.