Adopt-A-Chaplain - Adopts chaplains and their families
- adopts chaplains and their families, prays for and communicates with them regularly
- sends care packages to chaplains serving in the Middle East to be distributed to the troops to build morale
Alpha for the Military - Alpha Course, Marriage Course
- desires to help and serve you in any way we can to run Alpha courses and their
derivatives on your ship, at your base or in your unit wherever in the world that might be- resources include: The Alpha Course, The Marriage Course
Books! by the Box - Man in the Mirror
- Great Christian titles up to 85% off! Our vision it to engage every man in America with a credible offer of Christ and with resources to grow.
If you take virtually every problem in America today, at the root of it you will findthe failure of a man. (e.g. 93% of prisoners are male and 85% of these comefrom fatherless homes) Today there are approximately 113,000,000 men inAmerica, 69,000,000 of which don't know Christ. Only 9,000,000 of these areactive in discipleship. This would be the equivalent of 12 guys playing on afootball team and only 1 of them knowing how to play football. Now, no man fails on purpose – most wake up in the morning wanting to succeed.Our desire at Man in the Mirror is to come along side pastors and men’s ministryleaders who are equipping men for success.Bullet Proof Faith booklet
- Bullet Proof Faith by Chaplain Jeff Struecker is available at no cost.
To order these please contact Dr. Bill Buck at Buck Publishing Company,2409 Vestavia Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35216 or at (205) 979-2296. Campus Crusade Military Ministry - Provides Christian resources for the chaplain
- provides Christian resources to assist military chaplains
- Chaplains may obtain a free copy of The Combat Healing Trauma
- Chaplain Retreats - Helping to care for the caregiver. Contact Military Ministry for retreat dates.
- Rapid Deployment Kits - RDKs are available to U.S. Military Commanders, Chaplains, and those working directly with the Chaplain’s office. Kit includes: Our Daily Bread Military Devotional and a New Testament, Psalms & Proverbs Bible (Good News Translation)
- Chaplains Boxes - Boxes contain a variety of books, videos and other items for use or distribution in chapel or any way you like! The contents of Chaplains Boxes can change over time due to availability. Chaplains may receive one Chaplains Box at no cost. Included materials may be available in quantity. Some items require purchase. Donations are alway welcome. Some of the contents include: A Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK), The Combat Healing Trauma Manual, Psalm 91: God's Shield of Protection, an In Touch Ministries solar-powered audio player with 80 sermons from Dr. Charles Stanley, etc.
- A Call to Prayer for a Nation at War by White Stone is available at no cost.
Some other resources include:
- Spiritual Solutions for PTSD: The Combat Healing Trauma Manual, When War Comes Home, Care and Counsel for Combat Trauma (Certificate training program)
- Military Marriage Seminars
- Finding God in the PTSD Battle devotional
Ministry Tools
Professional Resources
Prep Times, Reunion Times and Post Times
Newsletters dealing with pre-deployment, reunion and post-reunionAuthor: Chaplain LTC Eric Erkkinen
Prep Times is a series of eight newsletters designed to address issues, problems, and concerns facing Soldier families that are preparing for deployment. It will examine such things as: loving unconditionally, decisiveness, renewing resources, savoring time together, harmony and humility, improving communications and prioritizing efforts.
Reunion Times is designed to help you to identify and manage the changes that have occurred since your deployment. You may be tempted to just focus on the military mission, equipment, and readiness pieces upon redeployment and ignore the human issues. They are easier to manage. However, successful reunion and reintegration with family and friends requires all the effort and energy you can muster. The Reunion Times is one of many resources in that process.
Post Times is a series of eight newsletters designed to address issues, problems, and concerns facing Soldier families that have returned from deployment. Unlike Reunion Times, this series will focus on issues that may be common in post-redeployment. In other words, once reunion has happened and things seem "back to normal", Soldier families still have work to do to keep their families strong.
These issues are in PDF Format. To download the latest version of Adobe Reader, click here.
ACCTS - Association for Christian Conferences Teaching and Service
With contacts in over 130 nations, ACCTS is actively engaged in the international military mission field. Some features of the website include:
- Veteran's Day 2008 Church Prayer Power Point Presentation
- Wall of Prayer Map
ACCTS Military Ministry International
Accts Military Ministries International is helping Christians in the military to make a difference throughout the trouble spots of the world. By serving Christians and chaplaincies in the military worldwide Accts MMI is helping many of today's military
Christians be a force for good at an international level.
Alpha for the Military - Alpha Course, Marriage Course
Our purpose is to help and serve you in any way we can to run Alpha courses and their derivatives on your ship, at your base or in your unit wherever in the world that might be. Our aim is to give every single man and woman serving in each of the five US defense services the opportunity to explore the meaning of life by being able to attend an Alpha course. Usually this means those on active duty but A4M is frequently giving help to courses involving military families, reservists and National Guard, and civilians and civil servants working with the armed forces.
Resources include:
- The Alpha Course
- The Marriage Course
Some articles include:
- A changed life, changing lives
- Equipping military chaplains
- Faith on the move
- We've seen change
AMCF - Association of Military Christian Fellowship
AMCF is a group of international military Christians who desire to be men and women of faith like the Roman officer Jesus commended in Matthew chapter eight. Our goal is to serve Christ and share Him with others while also serving our nations’ armed forces.
AMCF is composed of indigenously-led military Christian fellowships (MCFs) and individual military Christians in over 100 nations. We welcome you to learn more about us on this website, and appreciate your prayers as our members strive to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord our God (Micah 6:8).
Cadence International - Share the gospel and your life with the military community
Cadence International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to reaching the military communities of the United States and of the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Cadence serves all branches of the U.S. military in American and overseas locations. Comprised of nearly 4 million people, the U.S. military community has proven to be one of the largest, most responsive sub-cultures today. Cadence ministers not only to military personnel, but to their spouses and dependents as well. Malachi Ministries is the the youth division of Cadence, reaching out to children and youth in the military community.
Campus Crusade Military Ministry
At Campus Crusade Military Ministry, our privilege and responsibility is to assist chaplains and commanders with caring for the spiritual well-being of troops and their families. We do this in many ways, but all focus on the gospel because “faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God.”
We seek to help every troop, every leader, every family member hear and receive the life saving message about Jesus. Identifying with Paul in the book of Romans, our “heart’s desire and earnest prayer to God is that they (military men, women, and families) might be saved.” Only in this way will they be truly ready, spiritually ready, to face the challenges which will certainly come their way.
Evangelism and discipleship, Christian leadership, military families, spiritual resources, internet outreach, international ministries.
Canada - Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers
The express purpose of the PeaceMaker is to reach out to Peace Officers and their families with the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Canada - Military Christian Fellowship of Canada
The MCF of Canada is an inter-denominational body of military men and women committed to Jesus Christ. The Mission:
To take the Good News of Jesus Christ to the military community in Canada and abroad. The Objectives: To lead military men and women to commit their lives to Jesus Christ; to assist and encourage military Christians to grow in their Christian faith; and to support the Chaplain and the Chapel program.
Catholics in the Military - Serving personnel, chaplains and families of those in the US Military
CatholicMil.org serves those who serve, offering U.S. Armed Forces personnel spiritual truths of military life in light of the Catholic Faith. The three-fold mission of CatholicMil.Org is
1.to spiritually edify military families who have an immediate member currently serving active duty;
2.to promote vocations to the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA
3.to work towards the canonization of Fr. Vincent Robert Capodanno, the heroic military chaplain who was killed in action administering Last Rites to the wounded and dying on the battlefields of Vietnam
Christian Military Fellowship (CMF)
Christian Military Fellowship (CMF) is an association of believers who are committed to encouraging Men and Women in the United States Armed Forces, and their families, to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. We are an indigenous ministry serving all elements of that society including all military services, all ranks, family members, civilian employees, all Christian denominations and traditions. Within the military society, our members, staff and constituents work to introduce people to Jesus Christ and help Christians to grow in faith.
Force Ministries
Our purpose is to impart faith in Christ, instill patterns and principles for victorious Christian duty and ignite individual calling and destiny. Our mission strategy is simple and encompasses three major areas: Evangelism, Discipleship and Deployment.
Force Ministries believes it is vital to lay a proper foundation in the new believers life. This is done through our discipleship program. We currently have Force Bible Studies on several military installations through out the world and have materials available to send upon request. We are here to provide chaplains and leaders with vital support and encouragement. Lastly, our goal is to provide spiritual support to families facing long overseas deployments. We are currently training missionaries that will be sent to serve overseas near military bases. We also provide prayer and intercessor support through our Force Multipliers prayer team.
Military Chaplains Association - USA
The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America is a professional support and Veterans Service Organization. We are dedicated to the religious freedom and spiritual welfare of our Armed Services members, Veterans, their families, and their survivors.
Our Members are serving or have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs, or Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol chaplaincies.Our Associate Members come from among other chaplains, chaplain assistants, religious faith group leaders, and those interested in supporting military chaplaincy.
Our Members and Associate Members represent a broad cross-section of religious faith groups in the United States. Together, we speak for chaplains and chaplaincies with a professional, prophetic, and pastoral voice.
Military Community Youth Ministries - An Ecumenical Christian ministry reaching out to every military teen
Commanders, Chaplains, and Parents:
You can bring MCYM to your military installation! MCYM has over a 25-year track record of dedicated and faithful service in support of military teens through its field ministry known as Club Beyond. MCYM/Club Beyond is currently at more than 40 military bases worldwide. MCYM brings a relational ministry to military teens and families, but also increases unit operational readiness. Their ministry partners are Youth for Christ and Young Life.
Military Ministry (Campus Crusade) - Has Christian Military Resources
At Campus Crusade Military Ministry, our privilege and responsibility is to assist chaplains and commanders with caring for the spiritual well-being of troops and their families. We do this in many ways, but all focus on the gospel because “faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God.”
We seek to help every troop, every leader, every family member hear and receive the life saving message about Jesus. Identifying with Paul in the book of Romans, our “heart’s desire and earnest prayer to God is that they (military men, women, and families) might be saved.” Only in this way will they be truly ready, spiritually ready, to face the challenges which will certainly come their way.
Evangelism and discipleship, Christian leadership, military families, spiritual resources, internet outreach, international ministries. Resources available include: The Combat Healing Trauma Manual, Psalm 91: God's Shield of Protection (free to troops and chaplains), The Church Guide for Ministering to the Military (free to churches), When War Comes Home.
Military Missions Network - Military friendly churches, Churches with a military focused ministry...
A network of evangelical Churches, Chaplains, and Para-church Ministries fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by reaching, equipping and ministering to military members and families worldwide.
Are you a church near a military installation? This site has a Support for Chaplains page that gives suggestions in being a part of ministry on that installation.
Has directories of churches that minister to military members and their families:
- A Military Friendly Church is one which loves and welcomes military members and families into its fellowship. This is a church in which military members and families can expect to be embraced with open arms and can also anticipate being genuinely invited to participate in the life and ministry of the church.
- A church with a focused military ministry is one which has developed a unique and creative ministry to the military. The military ministry of a focused church goes beyond being military-friendly to the place of having a vision, plan, and strategy which actually has been worked out and put into practice by those leading the ministry. Ministry to and missions through the military is a significant aspect of the vision of a focused church. However, having a focused military ministry does not mean that this is the total emphasis of the church, but rather one important ministry and way of doing missions.
- Located in countries where there are U.S. military installations, international churches in this directory are English speaking churches which welcome and minister to U.S. military personnel and their families.
Has Ministering to the Military in Our Midst Resource Guide download under Military Ministry Resources.
Missions to Military
At Missions To Military, we have been passionate about sharing the love of Christ with servicemen and women since 1958. MTM is a "by faith", independent Baptist, Christian ministry that works through local churches and with Bible-believing military chaplains to help evangelize and to disciple military men and women for Jesus Christ.
National Chaplain Center
The mission of the National Chaplain Center is to empower Department of Veterans Affairs Chaplains in the achievement of excellence in meeting the spiritual healthcare needs of Veterans.
National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF)
We are a one-of-a-kind organization in the world, bringing together official representatives of all the major faith communities in the United States in a mutually supportive, working relationship.
We are Protestant and Roman Catholic, Jewish and Orthodox, Buddhist and Islamic. Our members span nearly the total theological spectrum of faith organizations that make up the religious communities of the United States.
Our members, as endorsers for particular bodies, are the point of contact between the armed forces and over 220 religious denominations and faith groups. Our common goals are to recruit, endorse and provide oversight for clergypersons who desire to serve as chaplains in any one of the branches of our armed forces. We want clergypersons to serve who are credible, committed to their faith, open to all persons, able to meet all military standards, and who represent the highest standards of their own faith communities.
Navigators
We envision a movement of thousands of courageous men and women passionately following Christ, representing Him in advancing the Gospel through relationships where they live, work, train for war, and deploy. This movement includes men and women of all races and ranks, and permeates the military community on and around every U.S. installation and foreign military around the world. Has relevant articles, stories.
Navpress
NavPress' mission is to advance The Navigators’ calling by publishing life-transforming materials. We are committed to serving people by facilitating and motivating spiritual growth through products that are biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and practical.
OCF - Officers' Christian Fellowship
Our purpose is to glorify God by uniting Christian officers for biblical fellowship and outreach, equipping and encouraging them to minister effectively in the military society.
So Help Me God Project - Inspiring faith, promoting patriotism, supporting our Troops
Operation Thank You / So Help Me God Project is a non-profit organization that inspires faith, promotes patriotism, and supports our troops by providing inspirational and patriotic resources and programs that honor God, Country, servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Our website was first established as a helpful companion to the popular handbook, So Help Me God: A Reflection on the Military Oath, written by our founder, Brian Bohlman. Our website is now dedicated to encouraging and inspiring America's bravest men and women! Our goal is to offer servicemembers and their families a multitude of resources that will inspire faith and courage, offer support and encouragement, and preserve the military core values. Please take a few minutes to visit our site.
Military Ministries
Resources for Chaplains
Retreats/Respite
Military Chaplain Retreat - November 30 - December 3, 2009
In appreciation for your service as a US Military Chaplain, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association invites you and your spouse to be our guests at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. We'll cover your travel costs up to $500, plus your food and lodging, so you can enjoy inspirational worship, training from respected Christian leaders, and scheduled free time to renew your spirit. Come away and experience a fresh encounter with the Savior. For more information or to register visit www.billygraham.org/Military or call 1-800-950-2092.
Project Gratitude - Thanking Military Chaplains who have recently served God while in harm's way
Project Gratitude provides Chaplains back from overseas deployment and their families with a brief 3 day “R & R” respite in Tampa, Florida. This program is to honor and benefit National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Chaplains, recently
back from a 6 to 12 month tour in Iraq or Afghanistan, and their families. Project Gratitude is a small “thank you” to these Chaplains for their service and sacrifice for God and Country. It consists of the following:
- Complimentary 3 day visit in Tampa, Florida at the Marriott Towne Place
- Busch Gardens and MOSI passes
- Passes to Kennedy Space Center
- Local restaurant coupons for Fridays, Luptons BBQ , Chilli’s
- Funding for automobile expenses
The Welcome Home Initiative Retreat - For members of the Armed Forces and their families
A free 3-5 Day Retreat for Members of the Armed Forces and Their Families
- Talks by Veterans and Trauma Specialists
- Discussion Groups
- Opportunities for Reflection and Healing Prayer
- 600 Beautiful Acres for Recreation and Relaxation
- Handicapped-Accessible Facilities
- Optional Marriage & Family Counseling
Our goal is to minister practically and prayerfully to members of the Armed Forces and their families, providing support and resources to help them heal and thrive.
Our mission: To show our appreciation for the men, women, and families serving in the Armed Forces. To help those who have suffered trauma in combat, be it physical, psychological, or spiritual, by providing ministry and resources for health and healing.
To preserve the confidentiality of every person. To connect combat veterans with appropriate specialist agencies and resources including:
- Combat stress and trauma experts
- Critical incident debrief specialists
- Marriage and family life counselors
- Suicide prevention counselors
- Prayer teams
Copyright Benita Koeman 2008 - 2010
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Chaplain's Corner - A Greater Freedom
AGreaterFreedom.com, a faith-based military news site, brings both stories of faith and service together for the military community and its supporters.
Chaplain's Under Fire - An independent documentary about military chaplains
How does the military provide for the spiritual needs of troops risking their lives for America? What moral and political issues does this raise for our country?...We spent three months in Afghanistan and Iraq...the result is Chaplains Under Fire, an independent documentary that explores the world of military chaplains through the lens of the troops they serve in combat and the Constitutional issues they raise at home.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Letter
This April 28, 2010 letter to President Obama and Secretary Gates was written by a group of retired military chaplains.
Catholics in the Military
Since this program's inception, CatholicMil has united with a coalition of organizations to distribute over $1.7 million dollars worth of Catholic supplies free to US military chaplains worldwide. Includes: Guide to the Rosary, Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth (English or Spanish), Wartime Prayer Book and rosary.
Deployment Ministry Care Plan
- A downloadable ministry care plan for Southern Baptist churches and ministers serving as Reserve Component Chaplains to use before, during, and after deployment. By Dr.Jay Padgett and Army National Guard Chaplain
- Also includes a Sample Chaplain Mobilization Agreement, Sample Commissioning Service for Deploying Chaplain, Sample Service of Celebration for Returning Chaplain and a Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
E-100 Chaplain's Kit - American Bible Society Armed Services Ministry
- The E100 Chaplains’ Kit has all the tools you need to help others begin and complete their E100 journey. Whether it is helping individuals get started with the E100 Planner, leading groups on a weekly journey with the Group Discussion Guide or using the Sermon Outlines to help construct a weekly service that dives deeper into the truths of that week’s Scripture readings, this kit is a must have for any Chaplain. Each kit contains the following: 25 – E100 Planners 1 – Quickstart Guide 1 – Group Discussion Guide 1 – Chaplains’ Resource DVD, which includes: · Sermon Outlines · Personal Reflection Guide · Group Discussion Guide · Quickstart Guide · All 100 Audio Recordings of the E100 passages
Freedom Team Salute (U.S. Army) - Recognition for a U.S. Army veteran or an Army Supporter
- recognizes U.S. Army Veterans and the Parents, Spouses and Employers of U.S. Army Soldiers. The program also recognizes those Special Supporters who have significantly contributed to supporting U.S. Army Soldiers and the Army’s Mission. Anyone (military or civilian) can honor a U.S. Army Veteran or an Army Supporter. Active Duty Soldiers can honor their Parents and Spouse. Guard and Reserve Soldiers can honor their Parents, Spouse and Employer.
- Every Freedom Team Salute honoree receives an official Commendation package, which includes a certificate of appreciation and a personalized letter signed by the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff thanking them for their support of today’s Army. The package also includes an official U.S. Army lapel pin and two Army decals. The entire package is provided at no cost to either the nominator or the recipient. Commendation packages arrive in 3 to 4 weeks.
Guideposts - Inspirational publications
- Each year, Guideposts Military Outreach distributes more than one million copies of inspirational publications to help sustain our servicemen and women stationed at military bases all around the world. As more Americans risk their lives to defend freedom, dedicated U.S. Military chaplains continue to request copies of Guideposts magazine, the military-edition of Daily Guideposts, inspirational booklets, personally signed Christmas cards and pocket calendars. Among the most popular booklets requested are A Prayer for Every Need, Hope, Honor and Triumph Over Life’s Toughest Problems.
- Military personnel, including their families who wait and worry back home and especially the brave soldiers who have been wounded in combat, are faced with challenges most of us can only imagine. Our positive, faith-filled messages minister to them by providing the hope and help they need, by letting them know that they are not forgotten and by reminding them that God is with them every step they take.
Holy Joe's Cafe - Coffee for the Troops
- Holy Joe's Cafe is a Coffee House Ministry – United Church of Christ military chaplains have found an old way to invite U.S. soldiers into a safe and informal place where they can receive spiritual care and good coffee. Congregations and individuals can support the Coffee House Ministry and simultaneously participate in the UCC Coffee Project by sending Equal Exchange Coffee to the military chaplains in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Thanks to you, now 125 chaplains are able to participate.
In Touch Ministries - Solar-powered audio player
- Chaplains may order free solar-powered audio players (Messengers) for their Soldiers. Soldiers can enjoy 80
sermons from Dr. Charles Stanley. Call 1-800-789-1473.Military Missions Network - Network with military ministries
- Register on this site if you are open to potential relationships, networks and partnerships with others within the domain of military ministry. Chaplains registering would need to embrace the basic purpose and Faith Statement of the MMN.
Navpress
- Military discount for products ordered through a chaplain - All NavPress publications (Books, Bible Studies,
Message Bibles, etc.) are offered at a military discount of 47% - 60% off when ordered by a chaplain. Order must be phoned in to customer service at 1-800-366-7788. Some military specific books are Ready for War and In His Service.No Greater Joy
- No Greater Joy is sending encouragement packages to any soldier serving abroad whose address we receive (based on availability of donations to fund this project). For married men that have wives and children at home, we send encouragement packages to the home front as well! Some of the book titles sent to the deployed Soldier and/or his spouse might include: Am I Saved, Good and Evil (comic format Bible), Created to Be His Helpmeet, To Train Up a Child.
OCF - Officers' Christian Fellowship
Our purpose is to glorify God by uniting Christian officers for biblical fellowship and outreach, equipping and encouraging them to minister effectively in the military society.
- COMMAND Magazine - COMMAND is published seven times per year, and is mailed free to all OCF members. OCF members and chaplains may request 1-5 free extra copies for use in local ministries.
- Books and pamphlets include: 100 Days - A compilation to help military personnel understand their Bibles; Leading Effective Small Groups; Family Conferences; May a Christian Serve in the Military; Professional Excellence for the Christian Officer; Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers; Service Separations; Supporting Your Chaplain
- Bible studies include:100 Days Study - 100 short Bible studies covering a variety of issues. They are used very widely in deployed situations where target-of-opportunity fellowships might occur, Biblical Marriage 9 studies for married couples, Biblical Truths 10 studies that take an in-depth look on what the Bible says about topics such as Spiritual Gifts, Humility, Suffering, and Discipleship; Christian Leadership 11 studies on topics such as Preparation, Vision, Authority, and Integration; Concept of Calling 6 studies that examine the concept of Calling and the Military Professional; Devotion & Worship 7 studies on topics such as Jesus, Prayer, and the Character of God; Practical Christianity 9 studies on topics such as Fellowship, Gambling, Relationships, and Evangelism; Small Groups 4 studies on Leading Effective Small Groups. Covers Leadership, Practical Tips, Growth, and Disruptions.
- Advice - Open Conversation with a Chaplain
Operation Worship
- Operation Worship provides free NLT Bibles, each with a handwritten note of encouragement on the inside cover.
So Help Me God Project
- So Help Me God Tract Pack - (link) A specially designed tract pamphlet based on the popular handbook, "So Help Me God: A Reflection on the Military Oath." Encourages service members to look to God as their ever-present Help in time of need.
- We regularly send care packages to deployed chaplains (link) and servicemembers to help uplift the spirits of our bravest men and women serving all over the world. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. We are looking for individuals, families, churches, organizations and businesses to partner with us by sponsoring a care package with inspirational resources for military chaplains and our troops. Our care packages contain thank you cards for the troops, inspirational books, music, and DVDs, Shields of Strength dog tags, Psalm 91 bandanas, pocket calendar cards, scripture cards, prayer cards, and other resources that inspire will faith and patriotism. You can directly sponsor a specific chaplain, unit or servicemember and/or make a donation in honor or memory of someone.
- Military Family Grief-Loss Packet (link) A specially designed packet that offers comfort and support to a military family that has lost a loved one. This packet contains a set of 2 - In Memory of an American Hero dog-tags with John 15:13, a booklet about dealing with grief and loss when death comes unexpectedly, a special musical tribute CD to the fallen, and resource list of national organizations that offer care and support in time of grief. An excellent resource for military chaplains, pastors, counselors, and friends of those who have experienced a military death. This packet was sponsored in part by Operation Thank You and its supporters who wanted to express their love and care for military families experiencing grief and loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Join us in honoring our newest U.S. Armed Forces chaplains. Since 2003, over 700 copies of So Help Me God: A Reflection on the Military Oath were provided as a free gift (link) to new Army, Navy, and Air Force chaplains upon graduation from their initial chaplain training. Partner with us in sponsoring more copies for military chaplains.
Soldiers' Angels
The Chaplain Support Team (CST) provides direct support to the military chaplains as they bring comfort and assistance to the soldiers they serve. The chaplains perform most of their duties in a non-denominational capacity, and it is these non-denominational activities that the CST supports.
- We supply Chaplains with requested items related to their mission, and requested numbers of hand-out letters and gifts that can be easily distributed to those needing assistance whom Soldiers' Angels may not otherwise be able to locate and support. Items shipped can include everything from non-denominational chapel supplies to delicious food items for special group meals, cards for the deployed to send to family members for holidays and birthdays, and things like games, sports equipment, or books for recreation.
Because chaplains travel throughout the war zone, working with them helps Soldiers' Angels reach personnel who may be in remote locations, feeling isolated and lonely, and in need of a morale boost. We also strongly encourage these service members to submit their names for adoption through the chaplain.
Southern Baptist Church - North American Mission Board:
Biblical Response to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) website
This is a six-session video training conference, presented above as recorded at Southern Seminary during the Chaplain Training Conference in March 2009, and and accompanying manual. The manual, available for download along with two brochures (see items 2-4 below), can also be used independently of the video training. The training was developed by by Chaplain John Steven Evans and Chaplain Richard E. Sale.
Southern Baptist Church - North American Mission Board:
Combat Stress Bible Study website
A downloadable 13-week Bible study that address the spiritual issues veterans face when readjusting to to life after combat. Dr. Brian Kimball and U.S. Navy Chaplain
Southern Baptist Church - Deployment Ministry Care Plan
- A downloadable ministry care plan for Southern Baptist churches and ministers serving as Reserve Component Chaplains to use before, during, and after deployment. By Dr.Jay Padgett and Army National Guard Chaplain
- Also includes a Sample Chaplain Mobilization Agreement, Sample Commissioning Service for Deploying Chaplain, Sample Service of Celebration for Returning Chaplain and a Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Strength for Service
A meaningful encouragement for military personnel deployed in war time, Strength for Service is distributed at no cost to military chaplains. In addition to donations and grants, a portion of every copy sold is set aside to allow qualified military personnel order multiple copies for their units at no charge, including overseas shipping. Orders for large quantities are welcome.
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