Proclaiming Christ In The Camp: A Southern Tradition

A brief history of the Confederate Chaplains Corps and a collection of inspirational messages written Chaplain J. W. Binion, D.P.Min. of the Ky. Div. SCV, Cumberland Brigade SCV, and Pvt. Edward Arthur Camp 1783 SCV.

Rev. J. W.Binion, D.Min. Pastor Binion is a native of Owensboro, Ky. with degrees from Ky. Wesleyan College, Western Ky. University, and Masters Graduate School of Divinity. Rev. Binion is married to Donna Cartwright of Louisville, KY. Between them the Binion’s have eight children and 19 grandchildren. Bro. J. W. has served United Methodist circuits in the Owensboro District, independent congregations in North Florida and is an ordained elder of the Association of Independent Methodists. Rev. Binion is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with service in Southeast Asia. Pastor J. W. also served as Director of Emergency Services for the Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. J. W. was a Silver Explorer (early Explorer Scouts equal to Eagle Scout). He has been a scout master, district commissioner, and institutional representative with the Boy Scouts of America. He is a life member of the Order of DeMolay and a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. Rev. Binion has served on the board of directors with Baker Community Counseling Services in Baker Co. Florida. Bro. Binion has served the drug court in Baker Co. Florida for two years (a founding member), as well as assisting the county and circuit criminal courts counseling defendants. Dr. Binion has also served as a volunteer chaplain for the Baker Co. FL Sheriff’s Office. The pastor taught high school social studies for 10 years and was Dean of Students at an alternative school for three. He also taught within the corrections department of the State of Florida and Job Corps. Pastoral counseling is an area in which Pastor Binion has a great degree of experience and finds great satisfaction. Rev. Binion enjoys portraying a Confederate chaplain during reenactments of various skirmishes and battles of the War of Southern Independence. He serves as chaplain for the Pvt. Edward F. Arthur Camp 1783, SCV