Battalion Chaplain
Lieutenant Chris M. Bell
chris.bell@usmc.mil
Office: 760-763-4868
Mission
On order, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, through a Religious Ministry Team, will provide competent religious ministry support and compassionate care within the Battalion’s battle space in order to instill good character, strengthen spiritual fitness, increase personal resilience, and enhance mission readiness.
Ministry & Support
Religious Needs & Accommodations Chapel Services
Confidential Counseling Marriage Enrichment
Deck-plating Training & Workshops
Prayer Community Religious Ministries
Core Capabilities
Care for all Warriors of the SES Battalion and their families
Provide faith-specific ministries
Facilitate religious requirements
Advise the command
AFTER-HOURS – Staff Duty Chaplain – 760-725-5061
The Staff Duty Chaplain may be contacted through the MCI-West MCB Camp Pendleton CDO, Building 1160, after 1630 during the week, and 24 hours on weekends/holidays.
“As America’s force in readiness, we must be prepared to answer our Nations call on a moment's notice. A large part of that ability is our capacity for resilience. Regardless of the battle we just fought, we must be ready for our next success. Research indicates that spiritual fitness plays a key role in resiliency, in our ability to grow, develop, recover, heal, and adapt. Regardless of individual philosophy or beliefs, spiritual well-being makes us better warriors and people of character capable of making good choices on and off duty.”
General Robert B. Neller
37th Commandant of the Marine Corps