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Chaplains
News and Field Reports! (Page 2)
Chaplain
Kenneth McEahern reporting in from Pennsylvania:
I have been taken
on at a Pennsylvania State nursing facility (quite large—approx
500 beds) as a chaplain for two days per week. My Supervisor said
that there are two full time chaplains, and that sometimes these
positions Open up quickly due to transfers and that if they like
my work, that could open up for me. I just went in merely to pick
up an application and the director Made me stay for three hours
and fill out all the paper work. Because of my status as a Senior
Chaplain Certified she waived the tranining requirement, and I was
immediately taken on pending background investigation. The identification
that CFMI issued definitely carries weight with the state of Pennsylvania.
Chaplain Kenneth McEahern
Chaplain Farmer
reporting in from California: On Monday, December 15, the 700
club will air the testimony of Chaplain \"Big Al\" Aceves,
a member of Chaplain Fellowship Motorcycle Ministries. You will
have to check your local times. Chaplain Aceves was the co-founder
of the Outlaw Motorcycle Club Mongols. He has an awesome testimony
that will astound you. All the bikers that were used in the taping
of this presentation are Christians. Chaplain Russell Farmer
Chaplain Ken
Day reporting in from North Carolina: I have recently been assigned
as Voluntary Chaplain to Foothills Correctional Center in Morganton
NC. I will be working on the segregation unit with inmates ages 18-23.
In addition, I will be leading a discipleship class in the minium
custody unit for chronically ill. The Lord has opened doors through
CFMI. Chaplain
Ken Day
Chaplain Dan
Ferguson Reporting in From Texas:
It has been almost 2 years since being ordained as a member and i
have been called to be a chaplain for a venturing crew in Boy Scouts.
I also serve as a God and life counselor as well. The Lord has kept
me busy in my ministry with the youth i serve. I will keep all of
you in my prayers. Take care & God bless Chaplain Dan Ferguson
 Update From Home
Office: The Conference in Oklahoma City was very informative
and everyone had a good time. We
would like to thank the speakers this year who did a great job on
their presentations. Chaplain Larry Todd's presentation was on wedding
and funerals. Chaplain Sonny Fox's presentation was on the books
of the bible, Chaplain Russell Farmer's presentation was on Motorcycle
ministry, Chaplain Thomas Mayfield's presentation was on being a
forensic chaplain, Chaplain Steve Neatherlin's presentation was
on Alcohol & Drug Rehab. Chaplains Lewis and Delores Goode blessed
everyone with their music again this year. Four of the young men
from the Humble house blessed everyone with their music which was
a surprise we were not expecting. We would also like to thank Chaplain
Bruce Francis for putting everything together again this year, he
always does a wonderful job. Chaplain Jim Moore won the drawing
for the anniversary family edition of the Geneva Bible and blessed
the guys from the Humble House by giving it to them, an act of love
that will not be forgotten. Start making plans for next year everyone.
The Conference next year will be held in Texas, by request of several
members the conference will last four days instead of two if possible.
We will be posting some photos taken on the gallery
page within a few days. God bless everyone, and thank you for
all your hard work and fellowship. Chaplain
Gibson
Chaplain Jeff
Russell Reporting in From Pennsylvania:
Chaplain Jeff Russell CFMI Director for Prison Ministries was activated
to the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area which was devasted by flooding this
year. As part of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplain Russell
worked with flood victims, law enforcement personnel and first reponders.
He was assigned to the Law Enforcement Support Team and worked with
beleagured police, EMS and Sheriff Officers for the outlying counties.
Submitted by Chaplain Jeff Russell
Chaplain Gary
Hosfelt Reporting in From Ohio:
I did my third wedding a few weeks ago. This was a young couple
that I met about a year and a half ago whose child was dying in
the NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital here in Columbus. I work
with the young father's mother so had a connection that way. Since
I work for Nationwide Children's and many of my co-workers knew
the baby's father because of his mother, I led several prayer times
for the baby during his last few days, I also stopped by the room
each day to check on them . The little boy died and is now being
raised by our Heavenly Father. The couple had another son a month
ago who is doing very well. They decide that they should finally
get married and raise their boy in a loving home. I was humbled
to be asked to perform the ceremony. God took my small random acts
of kindness to them during a devastating time and used them to nurture
a relationship of trust between all of us. As we prepared for the
wedding day, the mother asked if I could say something about the
son they had lost. They wanted little Aaron to be a part of the
ceremony somehow. After several weeks of praying on just how to
do this God finally gave me the words to say during the opening
portion of the ceremony. As I honored the son they lost, I looked
into the eyes of a mother and father that still grieves. But it
soon became clear to them that we celebrated the short 2 months
of his life here on earth. I mentioned how God used this little
boy to bring so many people together. I told them that this child
touched more lives in a short period of time than many people do
in a lifetime. After the ceremony many of those attending came up
and thanked me for the words I was allowed to speak. The moral of
all this is that we should never underestimate how God will use
us as we walk through this world. The best we can do is to leave
a mark for Jesus with each step that we take. God bless you. Reaching
Others by Reaching Out, Submitted by Chaplain Gary Hosfelt
Chaplain James
Moore Reporting in From Texas:
Greeting All for Brother Jim in Texas, Thank you for your thoughts
and prayers throughout our ordeal with Hurricane Ike. We had electricity
restored on Thursday evening after the storm and all the other utilities
had been restored before then. I’m extremely grateful and thankful
for all the amenities we have here. What a blessing to live in a
country that has the wonder of utilities that improve and sustain
our blessed quality of life. I’m also thankful for the sparing
of destruction of our home and property. Though a neighbor’s
tree fell just inches from hitting our house and blocked the front
door we were extremely blessed in that none of the 15 tree in our
front yard or the 35 trees we have in the back fell or were damaged
severely. I have been cleaning up every day since the storm and
my return home and it looks as though I haven’t even made a
dent in the branches and pine cones speckled throughout the yard.
I have had some nice big fires though. I’m thinking of practicing
sending smoke signals. Another blessing was that the neighbor’s
tree didn’t hit Dr. Victor Brown’s car he parked in my
yard for the trip…. Whew! Thank you Lord! The convention this
year was just awesome in my book. Meeting some of you for the first
time and seeing others again was wonderful. Thank you all for being
there and what you do for the Kingdom of God . When I hear back
from you I would love to know what most enriched your ministry and
life at the conference. As for me, I can’t pinpoint just one
thing but it was all wonderful. The talks on Saturday were all enlightening
and I hope to remember them as the time may come when much of what
was shared will be needed or called upon. The time of music and
worship Saturday evening was also refreshing. One highlight for
me was meeting little Drew. What a joy to see such a wonderful blessing
in the lives of those that bless us so very much. My prayers are
with you guys!!! Thank You all again and Blessings to you all. Hope
to hear from each of you soon, jthttk@gmail.com or visit Brother
Jims Web Site Submitted
by Chaplain James Moore
Update
From The Home Office: CFMI has chaplains responding to the disaster
areas in Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas from all over
Texas and from New York .We also have several chaplains responding
to the Bell county convention center in Belton Texas by request
from the Bell Baptist association. This disaster has left thousands
stranded all over Texas in shelters, churches and convention centers.
Over two million have no electricity, emergency workers are doing
their best to distribute food and water. All those who are not responding
please keep all our chaplains who are responding and all those effected
by this disaster in your prayers. Chaplain Gibson
Update,
Chaplain Chaplain
Skip Straus Reporting in From Houston Texas: Prayer
works, After being told our county could be 3-4 weeks without electricity,
our power came on at 1500hrs yesterday… we are one of the only
10% of ½ million customers in our county with power…
and, it is normally 90-95 degrees here this time of year with 80-90%
humidity. It is 67 degrees as I write this with 40% humidity –
another GOD thing! On the downside that still needs prayer…
our house is worse shape than thought… claims adjustor was
here yesterday and stopped halfway through and said, “I have
to call a structural engineer.” The house took a major hit
from that tree.Thank you, brother, and thank the other prayer warriors
fighting the good fight.On HIS Shift,
Chaplain
Skip Straus Reporting in From Houston Texas: Hey
Brother...Pretty bad here I'm afraid... though everyone here is
okay physically. I was at work for 2 days straight as a paramedic
supervisor in Pearland... we had 100+ mph winds for almost 8 hours
straight. Got home and we have a 60' tree into the roof and it has
buckled the back wall of the house on the second floor. We have
no cell, no phone and they are telling us we won't have power back
for 3 or 4 WEEKS in Montgomery County. I am back on another 24 hour
shift today. Cindy called and managed to find a generator today...
praise GOD! It could have been so much worse. Please pray for all
families affected. Please also pray for stamina for all of us in
emergency services... we are getting quite the workout. On HIS Shift,
Submitted by Chaplain Skip Straus, NREMT-P, BCCC
From Deputy
Chief Chaplain Arthur Martinez Director of Disaster Deployment:
Chaplain Martinez has been in contact with the Baton Rouge FD and
spoke to a spokeswoman for Mayor Naggin. He has also contacted Gov.
Jindal, and unless needed they are way ahead of this disaster regarding
being prepaired. They stated they will call upon our crisis response
chaplains if needed. As before FEMA and the state of LA. Is coordinating
everything themselves. They made it clear that they do not need
folks that are not called showing up, they let us know that they
were not talking about our chaplains. The problem last time was
during Katrina regular folks wanting to help just showed up by the
bus loads and became part of the problem. Chaplain Martinez let
them know, we will be standing by and waiting for further notification
if they need help. We are asking everyone at this time to please
respect the wishes of Mayor Naggin and Governor Jindal.
Thank
you Deputy Chief Chaplain Martinez
Chaplain Mary
Dobbs checked in: Chaplain Dobbs contacted ARNO (Animal Rescue
New Orleans) They have already deployed all their volunteers for
evac of animals and people with pets. They started at 5:00am.
Chaplain Russell
Farmer Reporting in From California: Chaplain
Brandi Dorres with Chaplain Fellowship Motorcycle Ministries has
been offered a job as a Hospice Chaplain for Kaiser Permanente Hospice
and Palliative Care Program. Keep her in prayer. She will become
a full time Hospice Chaplain. The area she will be working in is
Bellflower, LA, and South Bay. She will be visiting hospice and
palliative care patients and spiritually assessing their needs.
God
Bless everyone! Chaplain Russell Farmer
Chaplain David
Fair Reporting in From Texas: The Lord has really opened some
awsome doors. I'm currently assisting the 56IBCT Chaplain, at Camp
Bowie where we have 1,000 boots on the ground. None of this would
be happening if the Lord did not bring us together "CFMI"
like he did for my Ph.D. and all the other paperwork needed to get
in the guard. I was called to state active duty for 2 weeks.
Serving with the Task Force. My mission was to support the deployed
soldiers of the Military Forces of Texas. We worked out of Weslaco
and up and down the border area near Dolly Landfall. PODS (points
of distribution) and PODS + meaning a shelter is included. They
were distributing ice and water from 18 wheelers FEMA sent with
DPS escorts. Here
are some pictures Photo
1 . Photo 2
Chaplain Mick
Dobra Reporting in from Peoria IL: I
wanted to report on a recent DiRT (disaster response team) trip
to Madison WI to help with flood relief. I have been working with
my local church, Richwoods Christian Church, to develop a DiRT ministry
and was sent by the missions team to serve and learn: The people
in Wisconsin were hit hard. There are many displaced and discouraged
families. I was overwhelmed by how many of God’s people were
there helping in the recovery efforts! I worked on a crew of about
15 people (1 crew of many!) on Saturday in small town outside of
Reedsburg. Our crew was assigned to “mud out” houses that
had been flooded. There were 5 locals from Reedsburg, two people
from Madison WI, myself from Peoria IL, and the rest were from a
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team from Texas. Because of the
love God showed for us by sending His son to take our punishment,
giving us new life, we are to share that love by feeding the hungry,
by giving drink to the thirsty, by providing shelter for the displaced,
by sharing clothing to those without, and by visiting and caring
for the sick and injured (Matthew 25:31-40), and Christ’s love
was evident in Wisconsin! I pray that God would strengthen the Disaster
Response volunteers. I pray for the families and individuals that
are struggling with the overwhelming sense of loss, that they would
put there trust in the Lord, recover, and move forward. I also pray
for my host family, Bill and Dian, and for the High Point Church
DiRT and leadership. I pray that God would be glorified and that
all would look to Him in times of sorrow and joy. In Jesus Christ’s
name I pray – Amen. Chaplain
Mick Dobra
. See Photos
Chaplain Mary
Dobbs Reporting In From Colorado: I
just finished officiating for a week at the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
I was honored to be the master of ceremonies and to write and officiate
for the Veterans Memorial ceremony in front of the Wall on Saturday
pm, for 800 people, many were veterans of Vietnam and other wars.
I spent countless hours listening in a ministry of presence, while
many vets shared their stories with me about Nam, Desert Storm and
Iraq; many of these happened in the wee hours of the night. Spent
some time with the wife of a Medal of Honor winner from Colorado.
The event went from Wed am until Sun pm. See a Few Photos on .
Member's Photo Page!
Chaplain David
Ray Reporting In From Michigan: Just a note to let everyone
know some of the things the Lord has been guiding us in. Our food
ministry is blessing more families each week, on avg. 2 to 3 more
each week because of the way the economy is. Because of this, next
month we will have to get another alotment of food sooner than expected.
Also, my wife LaVonna and a friend of her's from our church have
agreed to visit a nursing home in Sturgis,MI. called Thurston Woods
Care Home. They visited the nursing home with our Yellow Labrador
Retriever named Buck and her friend's Poodle. They said the reaction
to the dogs was remarkable ! Especially our yellow lab who is so
spoiled anyway ! Chaplain LaVonna and her friend have agreed to
bring the dogs every other Monday; the other days they will visit
with the patients, reading the Bible and books to them. The joy
it brings to someone who may not have anyone to visit them. Also,
in the near future our ministry & our church will partner together
to have a neighborhood meet & greet luncheon with gospel music
etc. God is so good ! When life seems so hard at times & we
think we have it so rough, there is someone else that is going though
much worse ! My prayer has always been,"Lord, bless us so we
can be a blessing to others" That's what being a chaplain &
a disciple of Jesus Christ means to me. My fellow chaplains -- Keep
the Faith ! Keep up the good work ! God Bless All ! Chaplain
David Ray
Member's Update: Congratulations
to the following chaplains for meeting the requirement and standards
for certification through HomeLand Crisis Institute Division. Master
Chaplain Curtis Henry -New York, Master Chaplain Ennenga Frederick,
Master Chaplain Kurtz Jay -Illinois, Master Chaplain Manning James
-Florida, Master Chaplain Simpson JDavid -South Carolina, Master
Chaplain Tabor Paul -Texas, Master Chaplain Whitted Lindsie -Pennslyvania.
Chaplain Mary
Dobbs Reporting In From Colorado:Chaplain Dobbs will be officiating
at the Veterans Memorial service at the Vietnam Wall arriving in
Boulder this week.The 240' X 8' Wall will be there and open to the
public 24 / 7, with a Native American ceremonial fire all night
on Saturday to honor all veteran warriors.That is when most of the
vets will arrive, after dark. I others will be there.
"The
Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for more
than twenty years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication
in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall."
He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the
opportunity to go to Washington. John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver,
and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went
on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984.
Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April
through November, spending about a week at each site.
Chaplain Sonny
Fox Reporting In From Caliorina: Chaplain Fox is the President
of Team POSSIBILITIES and Deputy Chief Director of Motorsports
Ministries. Here are some photos Dr. Fox sent in with himself and
his beautiful Lady. You will also see photos showing the CFMI decals
on the Terminator Monster Truck sponsor panels. It was very nice
of Sonny to have our decals put on the Terminator where they will
be seen by thousands of people all over the United States. The Terminator
has been featured in Movies such as: (Serving Sara, With
Elizabeth Hurley and Matthew Perry) (Car 54, Where Are You?) The
Terminator has been in TV Commercials for BMW, National Car
Rental and Domino's Pizza. TV Spots the Terminator has been
in: ESPN Sports and Nashville Network. Magazines: Sports
Illustrated, Off-Road, 4 Wheel, Pulling Power, Thunder Trucks, Truckin,
Super Trucks, and Mud Madness.
Notice! From
Dr. Ann Brown Presdient of the Joint Commission is offering
limited time specials on all training programs. All courses will
be discounted 50%. For more information contact Dr. Brown toll free
at (866) 925-0713 ext 4 or by email at cfbi_education@yahoo.com.
Chaplain James
Cardin Reporting In From New York: Chaplain Cardin works at
a Hospital and two Ambulance companies in his district. They have
purchased their our own 2 Way Radios and are able to be in contact
"On the Street" to Respond whenever needed. Chaplain Cardin
serves in prison ministry at the Yates County Jail and pastors Home
Fellowship in Dundee. They are trying to buy the property where
they are and will be using the adjoining Suite as an office. Chaplain
James Cardin
Chaplain Jim
Taylor Reporting In From Georgia : What I wanted to share is
about the problem that some of us have due to others not recognizing
our ordination or lack of seminary training. My application for
becoming a police chaplain here in Peachtree City, GA was rejected.
Ironically, the senior management of the police department rejected
the application in spite of the fact that the chief chaplain strongly
supported me. Shortly after that episode, I applied to be a chaplain
at a nearby hospital and have been warmly accepted there. Then just
yesterday, my pastor, who is also the Bishop for the Diocese, commissioned
me a Lay Liturgical Minister of the church and during the commissioning
he pointed out to the congregation that I am a chaplain at the hospital.
My message is this; there are going to be some to question our ordination
(and lack of seminary training), but there are also those who are
going to fully support the work of CFM chaplains...you just have
to keep the faith, be patient, and fight the good fight!!! Regards,
Chaplain Jim Taylor
Chaplain Terry
wildman Reporting In From Missouri: We held our annual summer
picnic with the church of god fellowship that I attend here in cape
we sponsor the gibson center and they attended as well. It was a
great time and lots of great homemade foods. We are having weekly
bible studies and counseling sessions as a group and one on one
at the gibson center and have been seeing great results. Reverend
David Mcneely and I have been conducting these bible studies and
counseling classes. This is just proof that god is still working
in our lives and I hope this is an encouragement to all chaplains
to not give up. Sincerely Chaplain Terry wildman
Member's Update: Chaplain
Fellowship has changed CPA firms for filing our yearly 990. Starting
this Year we have changed to Jackson Hewitt who is owned and operated
by some very nice people. Jackson Hewitt charged use half of what
we have been paying every year. It has been a pleasure working with
Jackson Hewitt and we are looking forward to working with them in
the future.
You
may have noticed we are setting up new departments for different
levels and types of certifications. The HomeLand Crisis Institute
has already been established for Crisis Responder Chaplains. If
you meet the qualification required and would like to be certified
as a Crisis Responder Chaplain please let us know. Chaplains who
request this certification must meet the entire requirement listed.
1.
Chaplain Fellowship Motorcycle Ministries has been established under
the presiding directorship of Master Chaplain Russell “T-Bear”
Farmer. This department is for members who want to be certified
as biker chaplains. There is a lot to be learned about what to do,
and what not to do in the biker community. If you do not know what
to do you could get yourself and other hurt, it is a very serious
ministry that must be respected. Chaplain Farmer is an old pro at
this type of ministry and knows what he is doing. Visit
Web Site!
2.
Chaplain Fellowship Motorsports Ministries has been established
under the presiding directorship of Master Chaplain Sonny Fox. Chaplain
Fox has been involved in motorsports ministry since 1995. Chaplain
Fox works with adults and young adults. He also writes a monthly
column for Christian Motorsports Illustrated. Visit
Web Site!
3.
Chaplain Fellowship Nursing Home Ministries has been established
under the presiding directorship of Master Chaplain Donald Kressman.
Chaplain Kressman has been working in nursing home ministry for
several years and does have a very active nursing home ministry
in Florida. . Visit Web Site!
4.
Chaplain Fellowship Ministries New York has been established under
the presiding directorship of Master Chaplain Tommy Davis. We would
like to congratulate Master Chaplain Tommy Davis for a job well
done on building a great ministry in the state of New York. Chaplain
Davis states that it is their hopes to continue to have a powerful
effect serving their police, fire departments, hospitals, jails,
prisons, and the populace at large. This ministry is growing by
leaps and bounds .Visit
Web Site!
5.
Chaplain Fellowship is also in the process of establishing Chaplain
Fellowship Hispanic Ministries under the presiding directorship
of Master Chaplain Alejandro “Alex” Cordero of South Carolina.
There will be other departments being established as they are needed
and when qualified chaplains are placed in positions of authority.
6.
Times are hard folks and we want to do all that we can to help everyone
get what they need to do the Lord's work. Keeping that in mind we
have cut everything in half, if not more on some items, in the chaplain's
shop where we offer patches, decals and replacement documents. We
hope this will help a little for everyone who may be needing these
items. Visit Web Site!
7.
Many of our members who are truck drivers, sales reps, and others
who just do not want to mess with snail mail have asked us to get
set up to accept credit cards. Up to now we have always used PayPal
which a lot of our members for one reason or another do not like
to use. To better serve our members we have entered into an agreement
with Authorize.Net a secure online server to handle credit card
charges for our members. We hope this will help to better serve
everyone who prefers to use credit cards to get the patches, Decals,
replacement
Chaplain
Tommy Davis (State Director NY) Reporting in from Rochester New York:
Chaplain Fedllowship Ministries NY- Commissioning service were
held at the Victory Baptist Church on Saturday. The promotions are
as follows:
1. Chaplains Mark and Diane Dunning was promoted to Major (state district
directors SW& CNY)
2. Chaplain Henry Curtis was promoted to Major (state district director
WNY)
3. Chaplain Roy Jones was promoted to Divisions Chief of Rochester
4. Chaplain Orville Beckford was commissioned as Divisions Captain
of Rochester
5. Chaplain Emmitte Myrick was commissioned as First Lieutenant of
Division 1 of Rochester
6. Chaplain Harold Wilson was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Division
2 of Rochester
7. Chaplain Donald Stevens was commissioned as Sergeant Major of the
Ministry
8. Chaplain Barbara Pradia was promoted to Staff Sergeant
9. Chaplain Sabou Mathias was promoted to Sergeant of Division 3
10.Marjorie Frazier --- commissioned as chaplain
11.Yvonne Poole --- commissioned as chaplain
I have made contact with our uniform company and was informed that
they will customize our chaplains windbreakers if we would order a
minimum of 25. We need these marked light jackets for high and low
activity events since we are involved with just about everything from
natural disasters, homicides, to gun drop-offs. We will have "CHAPLAIN"
printed on the left arm and back of windbreaker.Once we complete our
training with the Monroe County Medical Reserve Corp. we will begin
training with the Homeland Crisis Institute under the jurisdiction
of the Monroe Community College. I believe that we are now in a position
to assume the position as top tier clergy in the Western NY community.
Not only will we operate with sound theological positions, we will
minister with a hands-on approach by directly participating in relief
efforts in conjunction with all other First Responders. Chaplains
on our command staff who work with the Rochester Police Department
have the responsibility to direct every chaplain involved in crime
fighting initiatives in Monroe County. The VISION is coming to pass
that we will take back our community and truly be a blessing to our
citizens through serving. Master Chaplain Tommy Davis, D.D.C.S.
- Certified Crisis Responder Chaplain. http://www.homeland-crisis.org
Chaplain's Notice May 29th: Chaplain Barbara Ellen Johnson
From California lost her battle with cancer today and has gone home
to be with the Lord. Chaplain Johnson has been with Chaplain Fellowship
since August 2004. Barbara gave the cancer a good long fight, on top
of everything else she suffered a stroke and still never gave up.
She never lost her will to live and her strong faith in the Lord.
She will be dearly missed by many who knew her and loved her, I was
blessed to be one of those people. Chaplain Donald Gibson
Chaplain
Gregory Wilhite Reporting in from Germany: Greeting,
Just a short note to check in with everyone and let you know that
we are doing well here in Germany. Kelly and the kids (even the
one yet to be named) are doing great and looking forward to summer
vacation. The Lord is and has been doing a great work here and we
are truly blessed to be in His service. We have the privilege of
working with and under a great missionary couple out of England.
They have been a blessing as well as good friends during our settling
in phase. Kelly is doing great as a midwife at the army hospital
and working and counseling with me as we meet and train couples
for our small groups starting next month. We have met some really
great Christian brother and sisters here who are willing to join
us in His work....so continue to pray for us and keep us in your
hearts....feel free to visit. Anyway, hope everyone is doing well....please
let us know if you have any need. Love, Greg, Kelly, Benjamin, Mikayla,
Joshua and Mystery baby?
Chaplain
David Fair Reporting in from Washington DC.: I
have been in Washington representing AAPO, and CFM as well as others
at the National Police Memorial week. See attached photo. Feel free
to use.I am standing with two Washington DC Capitol Police as we
are going into the memorial on the Capitol Grounds.Other photo is
the crowd of families whose lost an officer killed in the line of
duty.See photos in the photo gallery. . Photo
Gallery
Member's Update on the American Cancer Society relay
for life:
( The Shadow Walkers) Team Captain Chaplain Shannon Hess. Our Team
did real good in the American Cancer Society relay
for life this year. We won 2nd place for our spirit stick which
a team member had to carry at all times while on the track, Chaplain
Hess spent 5 hours creating a great spirit stick. Team Shadow Walkers
also won 2nd place for the best camp site. We would like to thank
Mr. Sterling Schwartz owner of Active Signs in Temple for making
a great banner and donating it to Team Shadow Walkers. We would
also like to thank everyone who made donations to our team, we raised
$1,700.00 for the fight against cancer. All the teams together in
Temple were able to raise over a $100,000.00 for cancer research.
Team Shadow Walkers by the grace of God were able to keep team members
on the track from 3:pm Saturday to 6:am Sunday morning, it was a
very long night. There were some very tired people by 6:am, but
they stayed and never gave up. Chaplain Fellowship Ministries hopes
to get more people involved in the American Cancer Society
relay
for life each year. Just think we could have teams all over the
United States
working together to fight against the evil that cancer strikes in
thousands of children and adults every year. If you are interested
in starting a team for the American Cancer Society
relay
for
life lets us know and we will get you the information you need.
God bless everyone, and thank you! ( The Team
Members of Team Shadow Walkers) Team
Captain Shannon Hess, Team members - Todd Hess, Tina Gibson, Don
Gibson, Heather Cook, Ann Brown, Alison Cook, Brittney Cook and
Carrie Kurry.
Chaplain Tommy Davis Reporting in from New York: We have
just wrapped up a four day program on Saturday April 19th with the
US Marshal’s service called Fugitive Safe Surrender. Chaplains
Roy Jones, Robert and Diane Dunning, Frank Doig, Marjorie Frazier,
Henry Curtis, and myself took part in the program along with the
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, and the Rochester Police
Department. We had 209 people turn themselves in. 12 had felonies,
190 had misdemeanors, 39 people had no warrants at all. It was 217
total warrants that was handled and 304 charges cleared. This was
a time when wanted fugitives could turn themselves in under the
hands of the clergy. Chaplain Fellowship Ministries received some
honorable mention among some participants. Thus, we had many requests
from people to join our team. I have appointed Chaplains Robert
Dunning, Henry Curtis, and Paul Rankin as district directors. They
will oversee all interviews and disciplinary. These chaplains have
been found to be trustworthy and dedicated to the ministry. I have
appointed Chaplain Roy Jones as Divisions Chief to oversee the three
divisions in the Rochester region. Chaplain Jones will answer to
our three district directors. We are growing and still receiving
requests from people to join so the responsibility have to be divided.
We are working with a number of agencies and we must have good organization
and effectiveness. At our next commissioning service, I will appoint
division commanders, one for each of the three divisions who will
be responsible for the development of chaplains in that group. We
are looking to take New York by storm with qualified and spiritually
mature chaplains who will serve the community in love and have a
godly influence in our society.
Member's Up coming event: For
those who did not know, Chaplain Shannon Hess is a cancer surviver
(7 years cancer free! Praise God) Chaplain Hess, Chaplain Gibson,
Tina Gibson and Chaplain Ann Brown are team members ( Chapalin Fellowship
Shadow Walkers) in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life starting
Saturday at 3:00:00 PM and ending Sunday morning at 7:00:00 AM in
Temple Texas. Chaplain Hess and other cancer survivers will start
the relay of and will also walk the last lap together. Relay For
Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It
offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in
the fight against cancer. Teams will be camping out at Temple Wildcat
Stadium, team members take turns walking or running around the track.
Each team must have a representative on the track at all times during
the event. These events mobilize communities across the country
to celebrate survivorship, remembering those who lost their lives
to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. For more
information click here We would like to thank our members who
are sponsoring our team. We will be posting some pictures after
the event!
CFMI Member's Update: Chaplain
Fellowship Bible Institute has been revamped with all new instructors
and board members. Dr. Sonny Fox has accepted the position of Chancellor
of Chaplain Fellowship Bible Institute. Dr. Fox received his Ph.D.,
in Human Development in 1992 from Fielding Graduate University,
Santa Barbara, CA. His Dissertation - Meaning and Action: A Theoretical
and Philosophical examination of how Søren Kierkegaard's
Spheres of Meaning might impact human action (What happens when
you build your life around something other than God). Dr. Fox also
has a D.Min., Emphasis: Christian Education, MA in Humanities from
California State University, and a BS, in Education from Southern
Illinois University. Dr. Kenneth Cumming has accepted the position
of Vice Chancellor. Dr. Cummings received his Ph.D. and M.A. in
biology from Harvard University, he received his B.S. with honors
in chemistry/biology from Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts.
He is a Former faculty member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University, the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse,
and Western Wisconsin Technological Institute at La Crosse. Dr.
Cummings was also the Dean of the Institute for Creation Research
Graduate School. Some of Dr. Cummings Writings appear in the following
books: In Six Days: Why Fifty Scientists Choose to Believe in Creation.
Dr.
D. A. Brown Ph.D. has accepted the position of director of education.
Dr. brown has been a TCLEOSE Instructor since 2000, training for
the Texas Department of Health and an instructor for the Department
of Public Safety as well as for chaplains, law enforcement, fire
and emergency services departments statewide.Master Chaplain Thomas
Peoples has accepted the position of instructor. We will be posting
more on Thomas a little later. Other instructors to be introduced
at a later date
Chaplain Jeffery Russell Reporting
from Pennsylvania: Chaplain Russell was recently intervied by
a magazine called Chronogram concerning post combat PTSD."Barriers
and Bridges to Helping War Veterans Heal" Chaplain Russell
is looking for ways to reach out to National Guard and Reservists,
such as by bringing to Philadelphia an initiative called Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon. Pioneered by the Minnesota National Guard, this
program provides counseling for veteran reintegration, health care,
and for legal, educational, and employment issues.here is a copy
of the article. Here is a link to the interview
with Chaplain Russell. 
Chaplain Dave Roznowski Reporting
from lima Ohio: Dear
Friends in Christ, I wanted to share with you the amazing things
God is doing through the Juvenile Detention Center(JDC) Ministry
in Lima, Ohio. Thanks to the credentials I received through CFM,
God opened a door for three of us to begin ministering to youth
ages 9 to 17 in the local JDC. Weekly we are sharing the gospel
and God’s word with about 30+ teens. In addition, we have been
able to mentor several youth using biblical counsel. Over 100 teens
have given their hearts to the Lord ! Praise God ! Please continue
to pray for the ministry God has entrusted us with; that we may
remain faithful, not grow weary, and have strength to battle the
warfare at hand. Thanks again for the part you have played in the
work the Lord is doing in Ohio. Be blessed and encouraged my brothers.
Chaplain Dave Roznowski - Lima, Ohio
CONGRADULATIONS
to the recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2007):
We
would like to congratulate those who received the Presidential Volunteer
Service Award in 2007. 1.
Chief Chaplain Shannon Hess
2. Deputy Chief Ann Brown (Texas) 3. Deputy Chief
Delores Goode(Texas) 4. Master Chaplain Terry Dyer (Oklahoma)
5.
Senior Chaplain Robert Green (Texas) 6.
Senior Chaplain Thomas Peoples (Texas) 7. Senior Chaplain
Alea Roger (Arizona) 8. Master Chaplain Larry Todd (Texas)
9. Senior Chaplain Jerry Rawlins (Oregon) 10. Senior
Chaplain Steve Neatherlin (Texas) 11. Chaplain Connie Neatherlin
(Texas) 12. Senior Chaplain Henry Mixon III (Florida)
13.
Senior Chaplain David Ray (Michigan).
14. Chaplain Lewis Goode (Texas) Blessings come in many forms.
These chaplain have been a great blessing by the Grace of our lord
two all those they work with in ministry, their communities, their
States, Their Country and Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. They give
from the heart in everything that they do without asking anything
in return. God Bless You! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce
Francis, Chaplain Shannon Hess
Senior
Chaplain Anthony Pursser Reporting from Dacula Georgia: Wanted
to touch base and share what God is doing. Several months ago I
met a man at the Lawrenceville armory where I preach. His name was
Dr. Curtis Lucas. He is with the VA. and he had come to the armory
to tell the soldiers of a new vet center opening up. We talked for
a few and swapped business cards. I never thought of it again. In
November of 07 I received an invitation to the vet centers grand
opening, and I went. Again I got a chance to talk with Dr, Lucas
and share what we do. Last week Dr. Lucas contacted me and ask if
I would be willing to hold a workshop on forgivness. To say the
least I am truely humbled. Dr Lucas would also like for us to begin
making spiritual care visits for any vet wishing to have a pastoral
visit. This is so exciting and I am so humbled that the Lord would
allow me to be a part of this outreach to our service men and women.
I would ask that everyone keep me in your prayers for wisdom and
strength. Anthony Pursser,Senior Chaplain
Master
Chaplain Tommy Davis Reporting In from New York: Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries New York is growing and we are overcoming
some serious barriers in this state. Once I get on the day shift
I will be starting a ministry training class where I (and other
chaplains) will teach a six month course on Homiletics, Hermeneutics,
and Apologetics. This way, our new chaplains who desire a springboard
in theology can benefit from the foundational teachings of the historic
Christian faith for a more effective ministry. I will also infuse
into the curriculum a taste of biblical economics because it is
very important to display a fiscally good report when ministering
to those who have need.Also, chaplains Paul Rankin, Henry Curtis,
and Roy Jones just completed their certification in Acute Traumatic
Stress Management under the jurisdiction of the Rochester Police
Department. In addition, we are experiencing a great number of pastors
who desire to join Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. It is not my
desire to infiltrate our numbers with pulpit pastors due to a number
of issues. The desired end is to have members from different congregations
engage in the ministry that God has called them into outside the
four walls while at the same time maintaining fellowship with their
local church. Many pastors are trying to join for additional recognition
and not for service reasons. Master
Chaplain Tommy Davis, D.D.C.S
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