Bela Chain

Military Service:

• Rank: Captain

  Branch/Position: Army Reserve

  Period: May 2016 - November 2024

  Occupation: 56O/56A - Chaplain - 56O/56A

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Caring for the spiritual well-being of Soldiers and their Families; Providing advice in matters pertaining to religion, morals and morale; Overseeing a full program of religious ministries, including workshops, counseling sessions, religious education and special events; Officiate at official ceremonies such as military functions, funerals and memorials; Provide religious ministry to a variety of armed service personnel and civilians from the U.S., foreign nations and agencies.

Work history:

• Job Title: Battalion Chaplain

  Company: 439th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

  Period: May 2019 - October 2023

• Job Title: Deputy Brigade Chaplain

  Company: 177th ARmored Brigade

  Period: October 2023 - November 2024

• Job Title: Minister of Word and Sacrament

  Company: First Presbyterian Church

  Period: August 2019 - January 2025

• Job Title: Chaplain Candidate

  Company: 439th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

  Period: May 2016 - May 2019

Education:

• The University of Mississippi

  Bachelor's Degree – General Studies - Arabic, Linguistics, and Business Administration

  Period: August 2012 - May 2016

• Princeton Theological Seminary

  Master's Degree – Theology

  Period: September 2016 - May 2019