Benita Sanders
Fairborn,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished Army Chaplain with 18 years of service in the US Army and Indiana Army National Guard, excelling in pastoral counseling and team collaboration. Proven expertise in spiritual care and crisis intervention at Dayton VA Medical Center, enhancing morale and unit climate. Recognized for ethical judgment and cultural sensitivity, driving impactful results.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Chaplain
US Army / Indiana Army National Guard
- Current
- Chaplain Sanders-Taylor has served in the US Army / Indiana Army National Guard for 18 years. Entering the United States military one year after graduating from high school, Chaplain Sanders-Taylor began her military career as an enlisted soldier.
Enlisted Soldier to Commissioned Chaplain Candiate
1638th Transportation Unit
Hammond, IN
01.2007 - 05.2009
- In 2007, re-enlisted in the 1638th Transportation Unit located in Hammond, IN.
- Chaplain Sanders-Taylor answered God’s calling and began finishing her Bachelor of Science, and immediately started seminary classes toward the Army Chaplaincy.
- During this time, Chaplain Sanders-Taylor was endorsed by the Church of God in Christ Chaplaincy Department.
- Provided spiritual support for 1638th Transportation Unit soldiers during daily operations.
- Counseled service members on stress, grief, and family concerns.
- Led worship services and prayer sessions for transportation unit personnel.
- Coordinated religious support for field exercises and deployment activities.
- Visited soldiers in work areas to offer encouragement and guidance.
- Advised commanders on morale, spiritual needs, and unit climate.
- Maintained confidential records for counseling and pastoral care sessions.
Administrative Postal Clerk
1015th A. G. Postal Unit
Michigan City, Indiana
01.1989 - 01.1997
- From 1989 to 1997, Chaplain Sanders-Taylor served as an Administrative Postal Clerk for the 1015th A. G. Postal Unit, located in Michigan City, Indiana.
- In October 1990, the unit was called to active duty and deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Elder-Chaplain (licensed and ordained)
Church of God in Christ Chaplaincy Department
06.2010
- In the summer of 2010, Chaplain Sanders-Taylor was licensed by the Church of God in Christ and ordained as an Elder-Chaplain.
Second Lieutenant (Chaplain Candidate)
Army Chaplaincy
11.2009
- In November of 2009, Chaplain Sanders-Taylor was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Chaplaincy as a Chaplain Candidate.
Battalion Chaplain
190th Motor Transport Battalion
Michigan City, Indiana
- She served as the Battalion Chaplain for the 190th Motor Transport Battalion headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana.
Hospice/Palliative and Long-Term Care Chaplain
Dayton VA Medical Center
- Chaplain Sanders-Taylor currently works for the Dayton VA Medical Center as a hospice/palliative and long-term care Chaplain.
Education
Master of Divinity - Professional Ministries
Liberty Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
DeVry University
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief support
- Crisis intervention
- Spiritual assessment
- Confidential records
- Religious support
- Care coordination
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Ethical judgment
- Worship participation
- Spiritual care
- Wedding officiating
- Baptism administration
Raw Text Included
False
Headline
Retired Military Army Chaplain
Certification
- Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course
- Licensed by the Church of God in Christ, Church of God in Christ, 06/01/10
Dates
01/01/89, 11/01/09
Military Service
United States Army / Indiana Army National Guard, 18, Enlisted soldier (initial military career), Administrative Postal Clerk (1015th A. G. Postal Unit), Chaplain Candidate (Second Lieutenant, Army Chaplaincy), Elder-Chaplain (ordained), Battalion Chaplain (190th Motor Transport Battalion headquarters), Saudi Arabia, 10/01/90, Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm, Elder-Chaplain, Church of God in Christ, 06/01/10, Church of God in Christ Chaplaincy Department, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Saudi Arabian Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal
Timeline
Elder-Chaplain (licensed and ordained)
Church of God in Christ Chaplaincy Department
06.2010
Second Lieutenant (Chaplain Candidate)
Army Chaplaincy
11.2009
Enlisted Soldier to Commissioned Chaplain Candiate
1638th Transportation Unit
01.2007 - 05.2009
Administrative Postal Clerk
1015th A. G. Postal Unit
01.1989 - 01.1997
Hospice/Palliative and Long-Term Care Chaplain
Dayton VA Medical Center
Battalion Chaplain
190th Motor Transport Battalion
Army Chaplain
US Army / Indiana Army National Guard
- Current
Master of Divinity - Professional Ministries
Liberty Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
DeVry University