IN GOD’S ARMY - ONLY WOUNDED SOLDIERS MAY SERVE - THE ODYSSEY OF CHARLES G.PARTEN - FROM WOUNDED SOLDIER TO PERSONAL EXECUTIVE COACH

Oct 13, 2026

In God’s Army: Only Wounded Soldier May Serve presents Charles G. Parten’s life journey from wounded soldier to personal executive coach. The foreword and introduction highlight four decades of building business relationships, guiding talent, and facilitating leadership through speaking, coaching, and team development. Readers encounter descriptions of his coaching impact, testimonials from executives and peers, and a table of contents outlining leadership, life lessons, choices, and inspiring quotations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages100

Reading Time2 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Author's Preface

Introduction

Five Levels of Leadership

The Foundation of My Coaching

The Life I Have Lived

Life's Lessons

Choices

Inspiring Quotations

Affirming Words from Top Executives About Chuck's Work

Winning

Recommended Readings

Credits / Acknowledgements

IN GOD’S ARMY,ONLYWOUNDEDSOLDIERS # MAY SERVE FOREWORD BY V.DAVID SCHWANTES THE ODYSSEY OF CHARLES G.PARTEN # FROM WOUNDED SOLDIER TOPERSONAL EXECUTIVE COACH “REFINING THE BRIGHTEST AND BESTBUSINESS TALENT IN THE WORLD.” "When I'm reading,I can always measure the value of the book by the number ofpage corners I bend over.As I read your book I found myself bending down morepages than not..I plan to pass [the book on]to a number of people that will benefitfrom your honest insights...this effort will touch many." Tom Morgan,Chief Executive Officer,Hughes Supply Company,a Fortune 500 Company in Orlando,Florida FOR THIRTY YEARS,Chuck Partenhas been “building business relationships”and his broad career hastouched thousands of lives.Since 1985,hehas been sharing these talents with others. In roles ranging from.… ■ Business Advisor ■ Marketing/Sales Strategist ■ Manufacturing Company CEO ■ Writer/Author ■ College Guest Lecturer ■ Professional Speaker ■ CEO Advisor/Confidant/Sounding Board to "Personal Executive Coach"he has had a profound impact on many,many people —simply by helping each person he meets discover the bestthey can be ...no matter who they are,where they are,or what they do. How Others describe Chuck ■ Strong Seasoned Judgment/Strong Advisor with Depthof Understanding ■ A Strong Encourager to Everyone He Meets ■ A Powerful Communicator ■ He Builds Strong Relationships ■ High-Impact Delivery in His Presentations ■ Maturity and Integrity /Trustworthy ■ Drive for Stakeholder’s Success ■ LeadershipVersatility ■ Charisma ■ Broad Business Savvy ■ Entrepreneurial Risk Taker ■ Empowers Others to Be Their Best ■ Fosters Open Dialogue ■ Public Image Skills /Bring Out One's Best in Any Setting ■ Adaptability/Flexibility ■ Contagious Energy and Enthusiasm ■ The Consummate"Cheerleader"to One and All Call on Chuck for: ■ Coaching your "brightest and best"business talent ■ Masterful facilitation in building excellent teams ■ A dynamic and inspiring speaking engagement ■His high energy and enthusiasm to inspire /uplift/encourage your organization Visit our web site at:www.charlesgparten.com Or contact us by Email:cparten@charlesgparten.com MAY SERVE THE oDYSSEY 0F CHARLESG.PARTEN # FROM WOUNDED SOLDIER TOPERSONAL EXECUTIVE COACH "REFINING THE BRIGHTEST AND BESTBUSINESS TALENT IN THE WORLD.” "The real test of a man is not when he plays the role he wants for limselfbut when he plays the role destiny has for him.”-Vaclev Havel Text and photographs copyright C2005by Charles G.Parten,Inc.Established 1996All rights reserved. I dedicate this bookto my two daughters # Marit Parten HsichKara Parten Newland —gifts from God to meand to their mother,Alice.A good portion of this book,and whatI have learned as a result,is because their love and supportwere always there TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Dedication Acknowledgements8 Author's Preface13 Foreword byV.David Schwantes15 Introduction16 Five Levels of Leadership:18The Foundation of My CoachingThe Life I Have Lived24Life's Lessons33Choices41Inspiring Quotations64Affirming Words from Top ExecutivesAbout Chuck's Work 77 Winning 78 # Recommended Readings # CREDITS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PAUL BILLHEIMERJOHN MAXWELLEDMUND BURKEBISHOP ABLE MUZOREGEORGE WASHINGTON CARVERMAHFOUZ NAGUIBWINSTON CHURCHILLHENRI NOUWENJIM COLLINSMIKE PETERSCHUCK COLSONPAT ROBERTSONLARRY CRABBBRUCE ROSELLEST.FRANCIS OF ASSISIARTHUR ROUNERBOB GASSDAVE SCHWANTESGOETHEDALE SISAMBILL GOTHARDSOCRATES L.P.JACKSCHARLES STANLEYLAURIE BETH JONESCHUCK SWINDOLLHARRY KEMPMOTHER TERESARUDYARD KIPLINGA.W.TOZER C.W.LONGENECKERHENRY VAN DYKEEARNIE LARSENBOOKER T.WASHINGTONLORD LAWRENCEJOHN WESLEYMAX LUCADOFRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BOOK.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A big thank you to the following friends who greatly assistedin the editing and drafing of this work. CRAIG CLAEYS(A great talent)ANGELA GUIMONDMARIT PARTEN HSICHCINDY HOFFMANK

FAQs

Who is the book’s author and who wrote the foreword?

The foreword is by V. David Schwantes. The text credits copyright to Charles G. Parten, Inc., and provides author attribution within the book’s front matter.

What is Charles G. Parten known for in the book?

He is portrayed as a personal executive coach who has spent years building business relationships, developing teams, and helping people discover the best they can be.

What topics are covered in the table of contents?

The table of contents includes five levels of leadership, coaching foundations, lessons from life and choices, inspiring quotations, and affirming words from top executives about Chuck’s work, followed by recommended readings.

Oct 13, 2026

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