Rev. Dr. Steve Chisolm, Senior Co-Pastor of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was promoted Sunday afternoon to the rank of Brigadier General in a ceremony held at the church. 

Drs. Steve and Debbie Chisolm are co-pastors of Central, but only months after accepting the pastoral position, Steve Chisolm was invited to the nation’s capitol for a three year tour serving as Director of the Air National Guard (ANG) Chaplain Corps. 

In that capacity Chaplain Chisolm supported the Commander of the ANGReadinessCenter, advising on all matters pertaining to the religious and moral welfare of the Air National Guard.  He was also responsible for a directorate that recruits, trains, and maintains programs to meet the religious needs of all members of the Air National Guard and their families. 

Chaplain Chisolm holds two Master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Masters of Strategic Studies from Air War College, and a Doctorate in Pastoral Care from Brite Divinity at Texas Christian University. 

He enlisted in the military in 1976 and has served in many capacities, including Security Policeman, Commander of Services and the Chief of Social Actions. 

He also served as Wing Chaplain for six years at Carswell Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, and was then promoted to Colonel and became the ANG Assistant to the Commandant of the USAF ChaplainCorpsCollege at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. 

Selected as the next ANG Assistant to the United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains he works to ensure deployment readiness and mission capability of the 600+ members of the ANG Chaplain Corps.  That position came with the nomination for promotion to Brigadier General. 

Chaplain Chisolm’s family and friends along with members of the military and members of Central gathered in the church sanctuary Sunday afternoon for the official promotion ceremony. 

Major General Bryan C. Newby served as presiding official of the ceremony.

Following the presentation of colors, Ed Morgan sang the National Anthem.  The official military ceremony included the promotion order, promotion pinning and the presentation of the Brigadier General’s personal flag.  

Chaplain, Brigadier General Steve Chisolm thanked everyone—his family, his friends, the military and Central’s congregation for their part in the honor bestowed upon him.    

A reception in the church’s fellowship hall followed the ceremony.