Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball

In this engaging conversation, Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball, Chief of the Personnel Branch for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, shares insights from over 20 years of active-duty experience. He delves into the challenges and rewards of ministry in deployed environments, emphasizing the importance of pastoral identity. Doug reflects on balancing personal and professional demands, the toll of repetitive deployments, and maintaining spiritual vitality. He offers valuable advice for new chaplains and highlights the profound fulfillment found in serving soldiers across diverse backgrounds.