SOI-East
Chaplains
Your Quick Access App for Religious Program Counseling, Services, Spiritual Fitness, CREDO Opportunities, and More!
Contacts
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24/7 Duty Chaplain
Via MCBCL CDO: (910) 451-2414
Area-Wide Duty Chaplain support is for a major crisis if the listed SOI-East chaplains cannot be reached. The call goes through the Installation CDO.
SOI-East Chaplains and Religious Program Specialist
Chaplain Brad Moore
Ivy Hall, Room 258
Office: (910) 449-2290
Mobile: (817) 458-1342
Gov: (910) 467-9860
Chaplain James Burling
Caregiver Trailer (Across from SMP)
Camp Devil Dog, Bldg. 3
Office: (910) 449-0403
Mobile: (619) 386-1910
Gov: 910-467-9860
RP2 Jan Fojas
Caregiver Trailer (Across from SMP)
Mobile: (910) 689-6233
Confidential Counseling
Pastoral care for service members, dependents, and families.
100% Confidential Pastoral Counseling
Chaplains provide pastoral counseling in a compassionate and caring manner regardless of someone’s religious or non-religious beliefs.
Chaplains have absolute and total confidentiality with NO EXCEPTIONS and are not mandatory reporters under SECNAVINST 1730.11. This applies to dependents as well. Communication made to a Religious Program Specialist to obtain services from a chaplain is also 100% confidential.
Emergency Response
Chaplains are on call 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
SOI-East Duty Chaplain via MCBCL CDO: (910) 451-2414
What RMT Provides
Quick guide to SOI-East Religious Ministry Team support.
RMT Services
Care for All
Pastoral care for stress, grief, anger, relationships, family crisis, marriage enrichment, suicide intervention, and more.
100% Confidential Counseling
Confidential chaplain support regardless of religious or non-religious belief.
Religious Ministry and Accommodation
Support for religious needs, faith practices, services, and accommodation requests.
Command Advisement
Advisement on ethics, morale, command climate, religious practices, holy days, and humanitarian dynamics.
Information and Referrals
Connection to installation, MCCS, and community resources when another helping agency is the right fit.
Spiritual Fitness
Guidance for meaning, purpose, values, ethics, character, and connection to something greater than self.
Community Volunteer Events
Opportunities to build connection, service, and shared purpose.
Chaplain Mission
Provide, Facilitate, Care, and Advise.
Four Core Functions
Provide Religious Ministry
Per the beliefs and practices of chaplains’ religious organizations, chaplains lead divine services and faith-based activities.
Facilitate Religious Support
Help service members of religious beliefs other than the chaplain’s own have the resources and support they need.
Care for All
Offer pastoral counseling for stress, anger management, grief, relationship issues, family crisis, marriage enrichment, suicide intervention, and related needs.
Advise the Command
Advise on ethics, morale, command climate, religious practices and holy days in areas of operation, and humanitarian dynamics.
Spiritual Fitness
Inner strength from higher purpose.
What Is Spiritual Fitness?
Per ALMARS 020/24, spiritual fitness is described in the flyer as “inner strength from higher purpose.” We need something greater than self alone to meet the challenges that are before us.
Ways Spiritual Fitness Can Be Developed
- Practicing Religious Faith.
- Connection to a Community of Shared Values.
- Searching for, and Hopefully Finding, Meaning, Purpose, and Significance.
- Values, Ethics, and Character Development.
- Shared Sacrifice for a Greater Good.
CREDO Programs
Programs, eligibility, contact information, and event details from MCCS.
What Is CREDO?
The mission of CREDO is to deliver faith-centered programs to Sea Service Members and their families that promote spiritual readiness, resilience, and Navy Core Values.
CREDO provides free workshops and retreats in a positive, safe, and supportive environment. According to the MCCS page, eligible participants include Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel, plus their legally married spouse and dependents at no cost to the service member. Civilian government employees, contractors, and retirees may participate in some workshops and trainings but are not authorized participation at government expense.
Program Highlights
Standard Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Free retreat with lodging and meals. Most begin with dinner on Day 1 and conclude mid-morning on Day 3. Curriculum includes PREP communication and relationship skills.
Wilderness Marriage Enrichment Expedition
Backpacking, rock climbing/rappelling, campfire activities, and marriage connection work in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This is physically demanding and adults only.
Wilderness Personal Growth Expedition
Five nights in the mountains with backpacking, wilderness activities, and time for reflection, growth, and unplugging. Couples are not allowed to attend together.
Wilderness Leadership Development Expedition
By-request expedition for units. Includes camping, transportation, guided discussion, and wilderness training events focused on leadership, esprit de corps, and purpose.
CREDO Contact Information
CREDO Office: 67 Virginia Dare Dr., Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
CREDO Training: Midway Park, 993 S Butler Drive, Midway Park, NC 28544
CREDO Cell: 252-647-1589 | RP: 910-450-6191
Email: credo_mci_east@usmc.mil
Events Calendar
Embedded MCCS calendar with a direct open option.
MCCS Calendar of Events
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Chaplains Stand Ready
How chaplains support Marines, families, commanders, and unit readiness.
More Than Spiritual Leaders
MCCS describes chaplains as clergy members who volunteer to serve within the military, bringing unique skills and a critical perspective to the battlefield. The article emphasizes that chaplains are trusted advisors and a vital resource for Marines and their families.
Chaplains strengthen Total Fitness by supporting spiritual, emotional, and moral well-being while helping commanders and units build readiness, cohesion, and resilience.
What Chaplains Offer
Religious Services
Chaplains lead services, ceremonies, and sacraments for their own faith groups and facilitate religious practices for all.
Pastoral Care
Confidential counseling and emotional support during personal, family, or professional challenges.
Moral and Ethical Guidance
Trusted guidance on spiritual and ethical issues that helps maintain moral and ethical standards.
Command Advisement
Support to leadership on spiritual readiness, morale, and ethical decision-making.
Community Building
Events, counseling, and outreach that foster connection, cohesion, and resilience among Marines and families.
Confidential Support
Your chaplain is here to support spiritual, emotional, and moral well-being. The MCCS article states that all conversations with a chaplain are 100% confidential.
Gen. Lejeune
Reflections on higher purpose and the spiritual dimension of service.
Gen. Lejeune’s Remarks
While grit and determination are crucial, greater strength comes from looking beyond ourselves to higher, more enduring sources of meaning and purpose.
Source + QR
Quick access to the CREDO website and flyer source details.
Open CREDO Online
This QR code was embedded in the original SOI-East chaplain flyer. This app also includes direct website and calendar buttons.
Source Notes
Primary source: SOI-East Religious Ministry Team trifold flyer, updated April 2026.
Additional CREDO details in this app were summarized from the MCCS Lejeune-New River Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation page, including mission, eligibility, hours, contact information, and retreat descriptions.
Creator: Bill Frost, SOI-East Learning & Development Dept.
Additional chaplain readiness and Total Fitness language was summarized from the MCCS “Chaplains Stand Ready” article, last updated 29 Apr 2025.