A former Sydney Anglican is now ministering as a chaplain to some of Australia's bravest soldiers.

Mozz began ministering to the 1st Armoured Regiment of the Australian Army in Darwin this month.

"There is always a need for younger chaplains to the military," says 34-year-old Mozz.

"We are ministering to people who are fit, young and able bodied so it helps if people can walk along side them. Literally."

Mozz joined the Australian Defence Force in 1991 where he spent most of his time as a Royal Australian Corps of Signals officer.

In 1997 he began investigating the possibility of working as a chaplain to his fellow soldiers.

"As chaplains we "loiter with intent' so we can talk to soldiers about life and about God."

There were a few hitches along the way, but after five years at Moore College, Mozz completed his studies in 2005.

Following two years at Holy Trinity, Kingsford as honorary assistant minister, Mozz has finally returned to the ministry he is most passionate about.

"After 16 years in the Army, I'm making the fresh start as a chaplain. I have the confidence for this task following the training that I have received in Sydney Diocese."

Mozz says he will enjoy the fresh start of being in amongst the action again.

"I get to be involved with the new tanks, participate in exercises with armed forces from around the world and share the environment with the other soldiers. As they say, there is no such thing as an atheist in a fox hole," he says.
                                     
Mozz is confident the training he received at Moore College will equip him for his future in ministry.

"Now that I am back working with the defence force, I'm returning to ministry that is really exciting, with the knowledge that I will have ample opportunity to make use of my theological and practical training."

In fact, Mozz only has one regret about his new role.

"Now, if only the physical requirements were not as tough," he jokes.