Chaplains News and Field Reports! (Page 9) Romans 12:1-4-8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 
Deputy
Chief Terry Wildman reporting in from Missouri: I was blessed
to be able to attend the conference in Buffalo New York on prison,
jail,and juvenile awareness. It was very informative and I learned
a lot regarding these subjects. My guest and I also meet several of
the local New York Chaplains for dinner one night at a local restaurant.
There were approximately 7 chaplains and there wives. We had a wonderful
time and I learned a lot about each ones of the chaplain's ministry
specialties, they made us feel very welcome and we had a wonderful
time. I had a good opportunity at the conference to get to know everyone.
We want to thank everyone in New York for there hospitality and we
hope to be able to return in the near future. God Bless everyone,DC
Chaplain Terry Wildman. Thank you for your report! bless
you and your families! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Master
Chief Chaplain Henry W Curtis reporting in from New York:
CFMI-NY
Chp Diann Holt, Chaplain for Western
NY C.O.P.S. spoke briefly at this annual fallen police officers
memorial service attended by representatives from every police agency
in WNY. It was a very impressive ceremony. CFMI-NY Chp David Scibran
represented his father who died from complications following a LOD
shooting. I made a few good networking contacts and may have recruited
a new member for CFMI. 
to see photo. Thank you for your report! bless you
and your families! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Chaplain
Jeff Russell reporting in from from Pennsylvania: Over the
past 5 years God has brought me to new and intriguing assignements.
I plan on doing a more extensive update but wanted to share this with
you personally....Not since my time in the military have I found a
christian service organization that provides "leader directed"
chaplaincy. The common thread to my experiences of the past years
is CFMI. It has opened a whole new world to me along with my seminary
training and credentials. Combining both my theological training and
literarily wearing my CFMI credentials "on my sleeve" has
been a powerful 1, 2 punch. Sincerely, IHS, Jeff Russell. Thank
you for your report and kind words. bless you and your family!
Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Chaplain
Dave Fair reporting in from Texas: Chaplain Dave Fair of CFM
was part of the National Day of Prayer Thursday on the Capitol Steps
in Austin Texas. Fair is also a Chaplain for the TXSG prayed on behalf
of the military. Thank you for your report Chaplain Fair, bless
you and your family! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Prayer
Request from the home office: Please keep all those who have
lost their homes and family members in the resent outbreak of tornados
im your prayer. Remember our brother and sister chaplains in your
prayers who are responding to these disaster areas. Chaplain John
Butler, Chaplain Terry Dyer and Chaplain Mick Dobra are just a few
who are responding. Disasters are always heart breaking for everyone
involved, and all those who respond to help. The destruction is beyond
belief. What people see on the news is bad, but it is nothing in comparison
to being there and seeing it with your own eyes. Everyone responding
are in our hearts and prayers, please be careful and stay safe!
Chaplain Don Gibson, Tina Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
John Butler reporting in from North Carolina: commander Gibson
I was deployed by request from the American red cross on 4/16/2011
based upon the tornado's that struck eastern north Carolina. My concentration
has been detailed damage assessment to over 250 homes in Green county
in snow hill, NC. for 9 days now I been doing damage assessment in
the field of disaster and now they have assigned me to client Services
to help with DMH department mental Health services for both staff
and clients who are traumatized and need counseling and referrals
for professional help. This deployment will last at least up to 60
days or more. Also had a two story house fire last night which I also
responded two for 5 hours with NLVFD in which I'm also their chaplain.
One unique thing also happen on Easter Sunday. The red cross chapter
that I work out of ask me to hold a Easter service at the chapter
before we went back out into the field to work. We had devotion and
prayer and communion to honor the remembrance of our risen Lord and
savior Jesus Christ. I will send a power point in when I can of the
disaster that struck very close to our home. God Bless and please
keep my wife Mary JO and I in prayer so that we don't burn out on
this DR. 394-11
Chaplain
David Barbour reporting in from North Carolina: Dear Chaplain
Gibson, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus, I wanted
to e-mail you and say thanks so much for Chaplain Fellowship Ministries
and thanks for accepting me as a member. Since my membership the first
of the year I've performed a marriage using the resources available
on the web-site and found them very helpful, and also the ordination
has opened up many doors for ministry through my local church, we
are currently organizing a disaster relief outreach ministry recruiting
and equipping volunteers. My wife and I are currently working in the
tornado disaster zone in eastern NC that left so many homeless and
confused over the weekend. Ironically, this week was our 25th wedding
anniversary and we were going to take a trip to celebrate but just
couldn't leave with such devastation so close to home, we plan to
stay to help with cleanup for the remainder of the week until we have
to go back to our regular jobs. Chaplain Gibson, thanks again so much
for the Fellowship, the resources, your prayers and support, and for
all you do personally for the Kingdom of God, God bless and have a
great day. Thank you for your field report, and bless you and your
wife! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Master
Chief Chaplain Dave Fair reporting in from Texas: Chaplain
Dave Fair attended the USNORTHCOM/ NORAD Religious Affairs Strategy
Conference on Disasters recently in Colorado Springs,CO. Click
here to see photo of Chief Chaplain Thomas Vail, NORTHCOM/NORAD
Chief Chaplain and Master Chief Chaplain Dave Fair. Thank you for
your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Robert Alves reporting in from North Carolina: "Reestablishing
Local Volunteer Fire Department". Just wanted to share a brief
update on my status here in North Carolina. As part of my goals with
Chaplain Fellowship Ministries, I wrote that I had hoped to reestablish
Christian foundations within my volunteer department and also with
the community we serve. Through your help at CFM and God's grace,
the ball is now rolling. Click
here to see news article Not sure how long the article will be
up at this location, but hopefully it will still be accessible through
the archive. Yours in Christ, Robert. . Thank you for your field
report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Robert A. Crutchfield reporting in from Texas: "
Apartment Fire" The night before last there was a fire at the
apartment two doors down from my own ! Praise and thanks to God there
were no injuries, and very little damage. It was a great chance to
minister to my family, neighbors and fire department. As you can imagine
there were many tense moments for everybody concerned. Thank you
for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
James( J.D.) Nolin reporting in from Florida: Chaplain Nolin
is also with the Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers
in Florida , After serving over 30 years as a law enforcement officer
myself before being called into the ministry, I know all to well the
dangers both physical and spiritual that law enforcement officers
face every day. I know that true officer survival is more than just
a gun and bullet proof vest, it is having a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. I feel God has called me
to bring and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all those in
law enforcement and their families. To carry out this calling we provide
Free bibles to Law Enforcement Officers, A Memorial bible to the family
of any officer that is killed in the line of duty, A 24 hour,7 days
a week, on-line bible study for officers. A web site where officers
can pose a biblical question, share a praise report ,or make a prayer
request. Encouragement, comfort and aid to Law Enforcement Officers
or their families in times of crisis. Speaking engagements anywhere
the perspectives and expertise of Christian Law Enforcement Officers
could be of benefit.The first quarter of this year 2011 we have provided
over 100 free bibles to officers which made a request through our
web site. Also within this the first quarter of this year we have
had 51 officers killed in the line of duty or to die from a duty related
injury and we have provided a memorial bible to every family of each
fallen officer. We also provided a memorial bible to all of the fallen
officer’s agency's chief administers ie: Chief , Sheriff, or
Superintendent. Within this first quarter of 2011 we have had many
officers take the opportunity to use our on-line bible study. We have
also had numerous prayer requests, and praise reports. I also had
hospital visitation with several local officers and their family members.
This quarter I have had the opportunity to speak at two churches and
to share what great things God is doing within the law enforcement
community. Thank
you for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Bruce Payne reporting in:
Hello
to all members! This is the first time I've reported in. I am more
of the infantry type when it comes to ministry, I would rather be
out doing ministry, but when it comes to writing I procrastinate.I
have been doing prison ministry for about 6 or 7 years and have been
blessed to be involved in 6 different ministries. Because of the different
ministries I am able to be involved in; just about every area of ministry
from music, to preaching in Chapel services,Teaching Bible classes,
one on ones,Confinement ministry,Yard ministry; all which include
evangelism and discipling. We talk to people involved in just about
every religion and cult you can imagine, and it is such a great joy
to see our great GOD work on their hearts and to see the spiritual
scales fall off their eyes when they understand about the free gift
of salvat! ion through Our great GOD and Saviour JESUS CHRIST. I might
in the near future be involved in a re-entry ministry, and I am thinking
of maybe starting a street ministry. I have to keep praying and see
if that is GOD's will at this time. I want to say that all the praise
and glory goes to our Mighty GOD; I'm just an old tool that he uses.
What a joy!!! GOD bless! Thank
you for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Robert A. Crutchfield reporting in from Texas: It has been
almost three months since I received my primary ministry continues
to be to the local fire department. I am undergoing training there
to improve my practical first responder skills. I have also been able
to deliver the invocation at our local city council meetings, and
have met with our local Pastor's prayer group. Just after the first
of the year I was asked to be the Community Administrator of the new
Emotional and Psychological Support Community at the Department of
Homeland Security's First Responders Communities of Practice. Like
many of you I have also been following, and praying about events in
Japan. I am listed in "monitoring" status at the United
Nation Office For the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance's (OCHA)
Virtual On Scene Operational Coordination Center. While it would be
impractical for me to travel to Japan this makes my phone number and
email available to every U.N. relief team working on the disasters
in Japan. Thank you for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson,
Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Gibson reporting from the home office - Chaplain Dave Fair,
Chaplain Larry Todd and Chaplain Jim McNabb have done several videos
on the Survivor Network on different subjects involving Chaplains.
All our members need to visit the Survivor Network and take advantage
of their wisdom and many years of service as chaplains. Chaplain Fair
and Chaplain Todd are both long time members and elders of Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries. To view videos on funerals and stages of grief
To visit the Survivors Network and see other videos
Chaplain
Raymond Bartholomew reporting from New York: I have recently
joined Adirondack Emergemcy Community Chaplains. AECC is partnered
with The Adirondack/Saratoga and North Country American Red Cross
to provide support, training, spiritual counsel and services to victims,
individuals, families and emegency responders in response to community
disasters. Thank
you for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Kimber baker reporting from Idaho: Im so excited on
the progress that Feed Thy Neighbor has had on the community.WE now
have a permanent home in the basment of an apt. building that has
a kitchen with a large area to feed also now it is a warming shelter
for the homeless when the temp drops below a certain degree. There
has been as much as 35 people staying in the shelter There was 1 soul
saved last week in this shelter Praise God. Thank
you for your field report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain Gibson reporting from the home office: To All
Members! It is with a very heavy heart and great sorrow I have to
report the death of Master Chaplain David Webb III. Chaplain Webb
became a member of Chaplain in November 2006, he was a very loyal,
faithful and dedicated member never wavering. Chaplain Webb was also
the pastor of the First Baptist Church - Elmsford, in Elmsford, NY.
He served as a correctional facility chaplain for the Bedford Hills
correctional facility in New York. He also served at the Westchester
Department of Corrections to recovering incarcerated substance abusers
as a teacher, preacher and counselor in the " Solutions program".
He worked in outreach doing aftercare where he helped those freed
from incarceration find a church home and housing. He offered counseling
as a facilitator for the P.O.L.N. (Prisoners of the Lord Now). Chaplain
Webb served on the executive board of the NAACP, White Plains/Greenburb
branch as chair of religious affiairs-prisons. He attended Mercy College
in Dobbs Ferry, NY and Cornell University School of Nursing. He also
attended Masters Divinity School were he earned his Masters degree
in chaplaincy, and his Masters in Biblical Counseling.
Master Chief Henry Curtis the presiding Master Chief Chaplain of the New York Division will be attending the funeral services and speaking on our behalf. As we have always expressed at times like this, due to the size of CFMI and large number of members we do not want to overwhelm the family during this time of this tremendous loss of their loved one. Master Chief Henry Curtis the presiding Master Chief of the New York Division of CFMI, will be attending services and speaking on our behalf. As we have always expressed at times like this, due to the large number of our members we do not in any way want to overwhelm the family during this time of this tremendous loss of their loved one. Master Chief Curtis will represent all of us in a loving compassionate professional way. Please keep brother Webb's family in your prayers! Master Chaplain Davis H. Webb III has been added to the End of Tour of Duty Page! Respectfully Chaplain Donald Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Walter Campbell reporting in from Georgia:
This month I completed the nursing home ministry certification course
and also a 2 day Salvation Army Pastoral Care emergency services course.
I have also completed an Emergency Services Chaplaincy certification
course. I feel God has sent me where he wants me to be and that is
ministering to those who are in nursing homes,assisted living and
those assigned to hospice. There is a great since of spiritual accomplishment
whenever I serve those in need. I have found that there is a great
need in that ministry. There are many that only have us to look forward
to when it comes to visitation and are very appreciative of it.Our
pressence makes a lot of difference. This month I ordered bibles and
passed them out to anyone that wanted one in the facilities that I
serve. I have e been teaching bible study one a week at one of the
nursing homes. Chaplain Walter Campbell. Thank you for your field
report! Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chapain
Kenneth Day reporting in from North carolina: In 2009 I completed
my TH.D from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Yet, I felt lead
by the Spirit of God to study more. Consequently, I completed a D.Min
through Andersonville in 2010. These addition courses dealt with crisis
intervention, biblical counseling, and counseling with chronic and
terminally ill. I found that this extra course work has been used
by God in my position as Volunteer Chaplain for North Carolina Dept
of Corrections. These courses have been especially useful working
in the long term Adminstrative Segregation Unit. To God be the Glory!
Recently I felt lead to become a Ph.D candidate specializing in Advanced
Prophetics through Louisana Baptist University. Wow, I began a Bible
study on prophetics and the class has just exploded with inmates showing
up that have never come before. God is changing lives. If God calls
you to increase your knowledge through Biblical education please respond.
He will use this for His glory. Brother in Christ, Chaplain Kenneth
Day. Thank you for your field report. Chaplain Don Gibson, Chaplain
Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Walter Campbell reporting from Georgia: January has been a
rewarding month, I serve in the Pastoral care department of a major
hospital in my community which has also opened doors to 8 nursing
homes and 2 Hospice Care Facilities Since a majority of the hospice
patients are residents in the nursing homes I am able to do my nursing
home and hospice rounds at the same time. I have been working with
the Red Cross helping them to establish a monthly birthday celebration
with the nursing homes. The first birthday celebration will be in
Feb. I am also honored to be a member of CFMI. Thank
you for your report Chaplain Gibson & Chaplain Francis
Chaplain
Tom Newcomb reporting from Ohio: As my wife and I are both
riders, I was blessed to give a blessing of the bikes at the grand
opening celebration of Geauga Power Sports in Burton, Ohio in May.
Shortly thereafter, our 19 year old son Matthew was diagnosed with
Non-hodgkins lymphoma in June, and has been in treatment since then.
God has been faithful and we have received many blessings in his road
to healing. HE has supplied all that we need, and we all have grown
in our faith and walk during this time. Matt is currently in remission
and doing very well, Praise God. I am still working as support clergy
to our pastor at North East Community Church in Parkman, Ohio, where
I work in support of ministry and education, leadership support, and
counseling individuals and couples. My wife Kathy and I hope to spend
more time in bike ministry once riding weather returns to Ohio. Chaplain
Tom Newcomb. Thank you for your field report, stand strong in the
great work you are doing. Chaplain Gibson &
Chaplain Francis
Master Chaplain Lindsie "Roc" Whitted reporting from
Philadelphia, Pa. Overview of activities. Master Chaplain
whitted is a Philadephila Police Department Chaplain assigned to the
12th Police District. Attend and participate in addressing (36) different
roll calls during the hours of 10:45pm & 11:45pm shifts. Chaplain
Whitted trained as a Crisis Intervention Team instructor six hundred
and ninety Police, correction officers and transit police in PTSD,
Officer's Health, Suicide awareness and intervention, De-Escalation
and active listening techniques. Participate in Police Department's
Chaplain meetings,community outreach and other related activities.
Facilitate over Calvary Chapel Church Law enforcement fellowship(
A law enforcement fellowship meeting within the church which includes
Bible study on the forth Friday of the month. Continues to work as
a volunteer for the Suicide & Crisis Intervention telephone lines,
serving (16) sixteen hours or more a month for Contact Care Line of
Greater Philadelphia. Also serve as a Spiritual Care Chaplain for
the American Red Cross of the Southeastern Pa. chapter (SEPA) A on
call responder. The following is a list of training that was taken
and completed this year 2010. American Red Cross- Re-Certification
standard First Aid and Adult CPR/AED 4/4 International Humanitarian
Law-11/4 CISN- when Disaster Strikes: Link Emergency Management with
Stress management 5/13-14 CISM-Terrorism: Psychological Impact &
Implications 9/23-24 American Association of Christian counselors-1.)
The Nathan Project, 2.) Hope Coaching 75, 3.) Health and Wellness
Coaching, 4.) -Professional Life coaching 201 International Crisis
Intervention Team conference 1.) Train the Trainer workshop for teaching
empathy, 2.) Calming a Psychotic Person in Crisis, 3.) Emotional CPR
for De-Escalating Emotional Crisis. Continue to provide counseling
for Police Officer's and their Famlies. Respectfully Submited In His
Service Master Chaplain Lindsie "Roc" Whitted. Thank
you for your field report, you are doing a great job in ministry for
the officers and the community at large. Chaplain Donald Gibson
& Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Mike Smith reporting from Michigan: Hope every one is having
a blessed holiday. We have just completed our Winter Revival at the
Washtenaw County Jail where we averaged 60 people a night coming to
the services. On December 18, we passed out over 300 Christmas bags
to the inmates here at the jail and on the 23rd we will be passing
out over 200 bags at the Livingston County Jail. You have-not lived
until you see a grown man get teary eyed over a snack pie, fruit,
hard candy, some reading material and a pair of socks. God has been
WAY too good to me! On December 4, I began teaching an Addictions
Class to 15 men at the Macomb County Jail. This is a class that lasts
for 13 weeks. Light For Life Ministries is the organization that puts
out the curruculim and Dr. Rod Buzzard is the author. Do feel free
to Google him or contact me for further information. If you are in
the Southeast Michigan area and are interested in getting a class
started I am available to teach. In addition our church will be starting
a Reformers Unanimous Chapter to reach out to the addicted of all
stripes. Over 80% of all inmates are in the System due to an addiction.
This is the time where we can help both their addictions and their
spiritual condition. Please be in prayer as we continue to reach out
to the addicted and imprisoned. Registered Chaplain Mike Smith. Thank
you for your field report, the work you are doing speaks for itself
brother. Chaplain Donald Gibson & Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Gretchen Jacobs from Mesa, Arizona: My initial ministry as
a CFMI chaplain was doing patient visitations in a local hospital
for several months. I was also visiting patients and families in an
inpatient hospice facility. I also performed two memorial services
in my community. In March of this year I was inspired to tackle my
vision for providing counseling as a chaplain, free of charge, hoping
to meet the needs in our community of people who are stretched financially.
I felt God’s endorsement as my church picked up my office rental
fee and clients flowed in. As I am retired and only chose to do this
aspect of my ministry part time, I see an average of 10 clients a
week; provide individual and marriage counseling and recovery help.
I have attended advanced training workshops and read constantly to
grow and refresh my memory since a graduate student in Christian Counseling
several years ago. It is amazing work and I feel I have fully yielded
to my true ministry calling. Becoming formally inducted as a Chaplin
at the recent CFMI conference moved me to tears as I recalled how
God has reclaimed my life from ashes to humble service. Thank you,
Dr. Gibson, for your vision for CFMI and all the hearts and lives
you touch and save through shepherding your sheep. Bless you Chaplian
Jacobs, and thank you for your field report update. Chaplain Donald
Gibson & Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
Raymond Bartholomew from New York: I have been working
with Upstate Jail Ministry at Warren County, NY Jail. We conduct weekly
bible studies to bring the Gospel of Christ to those who are confined
there. I am also doing individual inmate visitations in order to help
them deal with their life situations in a way that will bring about
positive change. We are in the process of developing after care programs
for those being released. I have been elected to the board of directors
for the Open Door Mission in Glens Falls, New York.I have established a weekly bible study for the clients at the Open Door's Soup Kitchen. I am also involved in individual couseling with clients to help them with better decision making in their everday lives. Chaplain Raymond Bartholomew. Thank you for your field report. You are doing wonderful Kingdom work! Chaplain Gibson & Chaplain Francis
Chaplain
Barbara Jean Miller from North Carolina: I just want to share
how great things are going in my serving the Lord as Chaplain. Many
are asking God to be their Savior and this is exciting. I have been
serving my community as Chaplain as well as the Haywood Regional Medical
Center and Hospice. This is all God, His Will be done.I am so very
honored to be a part of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International.
Inc. I now am able to speak and minister, to do weddings and funerals.
Thank you Chaplain Barbara Miller. Thank you for your field report,
keep up the good fight! Chaplain Gibson & Chaplain Francis
Chaplain
Kymber Baker from Idaho: Feed
Thy NEIGHBOR - This was a great summer here in North Idaho. Started
a program for this area thanks to a friend with a dream Every weekend
we would park his little trailer that was full of food given to us
by people who didnt want to get out there but wanted to help. We went
to motorcylce events and stared feeding them. Then went out to the
streets using senior centers and parks and got the word out to the
homeless that we had food for them. Now we have people continually
giving food that we now are purchaing a freezer to hold all the food
we have received. God is good. Good news we are now getting tents,
coats ,socks, sleeping bags its great. We have 2 people saved the
last outing we did Praise be to God. If you have facebook you can
go to my page and click the photo to see my rides and such. Your Sister
In Christ Senior Chaplain Kymber Baker
Congratulations
to the following chaplains:
Chaplain
Lindsie Whitted from Pennsylvania has compoleted the Anger Management
Facilitator Certification Course.Chaplain Christopher Brown from Utah
has completed the Disaster Response Chaplain's Certification course.
Chaplain Kymber
Baker from Idaho has completed the Disaster Response Chaplain's Certification
course. Chaplain Matthew Almeida from Georgia has completed
the Disaster Response
Chaplain's Certification course. Chaplain
Raymond Bartholomew from New York has completed the course Knowing
God's Voice. Congratulation! Dr.Donald Gibson, Dr. Bruce Francis.
Chaplain
Joel H. Robinson from Idaho:
I have been busy serving as a volunteer chaplain with two groups and
working full time as an engineer. I help the Boise Valley POW/MIA
as an unofficial chaplain, giving invocations as well as advice &
counsel to the members. Most of the members are bikers, and I am able
to participate as an honor guard at military funerals, and events
at the Idaho Veteran's home. I also am the chaplain of the Boise chapter
of Christian Motorcyclists Association. We are all bikers, and engage
in a number of outreach activities to the biker community. Chaplain
Joel H. Robinson
Congratulations
to the following chaplains: Chaplain
Robert Spanarelli from New York has completed the Disaster Response
certification course. Chaplain Matthew Almeida from Georgia has completed
the Prison & Jail Chaplain certification course. Congratulation
Gentlemen! Dr.Donald Gibson, Dr. Bruce Francis.
Chief
Chaplain Henry W Curtis III from New York: CFMI-NY was asked
to provide 10-15 male chaplains to serve on the altar at the upcoming
Irons Sharpens Iron conference. The female chaplains have been asked
to be on the prayer team, by my wife Evangelist Betty Curtis, for
the purpose of bathing the conference in prayer while the men are
participating in the sessions. Street evangelists are needed in our
area. I am trying to recruit a street evangelist with 20 years of
ministry training experience to give street evangelism training and
also to establish an altar ministry service course. Senior Chaplain
Charles Popovich will perform the wedding ceremony for his best friend
Senior Chaplain John Gordon. You will remember that both of these
chaplains attended the 2010 conference and helped me with the ordination
ceremony. John and Charlie were honored to perform the ceremony.
Note:
Chief Curtis being asked to provide 10-15 Chaplains to serve on the
altar at the upcoming Irons Sharpens Iron conference is a great accomplishment
and honor. Chief Curtis you and the other chaplain in CFMI New York
are be commended for a job well done! Dr. Donald Gibson, Dr. Dr. Bruce
Francis
Chaplain
Robert Faubel from Connecticut: Chaplain Robert Faubel was
recently interview on TBN, you can view the interview by Clicking
Here! This video is an MP4 so it should play on your windows Media
Player.
Congratulations
to the following chaplains: Senior Chaplain Charles
Popvich from New York has completed the certification course in prison
and Jail Ministry. DCC Matthew Almeida from Georgia has completed
the Disaster Relief Chaplain's Certification course. Chaplain Robin
Tarr has completed the Old Testament band New Testament Bible courses.
Congratulation! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis.
Chaplain
Gretchen Jacobs from Arizona: My initial ministry as a CFMI
chaplain was doing patient visitations in a local hospital for several
months. I was also visiting patients and families in an inpatient
hospice facility. I also performed two memorial services in my community.
In March of this year I was inspired to tackle my vision for providing
counseling as a chaplain, free of charge, hoping to meet the needs
in our community of people who are stretched financially. I felt God’s
endorsement as my church picked up my office rental fee and clients
flowed in. As I am retired and only chose to do this aspect of my
ministry part time, I see an average of 10 clients a week; provide
individual and marriage counseling and recovery help. I have attended
advanced training workshops and read constantly to grow and refresh
my memory since a graduate student in Christian! Counseling several
years ago. It is amazing work and I feel I have fully yielded to my
true ministry calling. Becoming formally inducted as a Chaplain at
the recent CFMI conference moved me to tears as I recalled how God
has reclaimed my life from ashes to humble service. Thank you, Dr.
Gibson, for your vision for CFMI and all the hearts and lives you
touch and save through shepherding your sheep. Chaplain
Gretchen Jacobs
The 2010 CFMI Conference from the Home Office:
The
conference this year started with as few unexpected problems. The
church where we were going to hold the conference flooded the day
before. We had to scramble to find a new location which the Lord as
always showed us the way by providing a choice of two different location.
Due to the weather in central Texas being so bad there were a fairly
large number of chaplains who canceled their attendance this year.
Next year we will be holding our conference in October when it will
not be so hot, and we will not have to worry about intense rain or
flooding. This
will be a short report for now, there
will be a detailed report with photos next week after all the photos
come in from some of our members. This year there were twelve members
who received the presidential call to service award. One member received
the honorary Doctor of Divinity in Chaplaincy Studies. Two members
were elevated to senior chaplain, four members were appointed as Deputy
Chief Chaplains in administrative positions, and one member was elevated
to Chief Chaplain. The
official uniform for CFMI chaplains was presented to the members attending
this year , which will be presented to all members at a later date.
We would like to thank Todd Hess the manager of the Bridge for providing
us with a place to gather this year, he really came through for us
at the last minute this year. There were seven chaplains ordained
by ministry elders this year. We were all so blessed by the ordination
ceremony performed by Chief Chaplain Henry Curtis, Senior Chaplain
John Gorden and Senior Chaplain Charles Popovich from New York. There
are no words to express what a wonderful and blessed job they did,
we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. They have agreed to perform
all future ordination ceremonies for members at our conferences each
year. Senior
Chaplain James Felder from the Humble House did a wonderful job handing
the transportation, James took care of everyone assuring they got
to and from where they needed to be. Deputy Chief Steve Neatherlin
and the guys from the Humble House blessed us a great lunch, we what
to thank everyone at the Humble House for allowing us the honor of
visit with them, and for invading their home, thank you guys. We will
be working on a detailed report for everyone this week end and hope
to have it ready by the first of next week. God bless everyone, and
thank all of you so very much for being a part of our lives and Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries. From our Family to your..bless you one and
all, we love you dearly. Chaplain Don Gibson, Tina Gibson, Chaplain
Bruce Francis, Chaplain Shannon Hess, Chaplain Todd Hess and Andrew
the future PRES.
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Master
Chaplain Larry Todd from Texas: After returning from a great
CFMI conference in Temple, Texas, I was honored to be a part of the
9-11 ceremony hosted by the Taylor, TX fire dept. Several law enforcement,
military and fire departments from around the central Texas area participated
in the special observance including bag pipe players, drummers, and
color guards. Following the solem parade, a special memorial program
was conducted near the Taylor City Hall. As I offered the invocation,
my heart and mind were tuned to the survivors of the attack and I
again realized how this changed America. There were many other observances
around the country and I am pleased that we chaplains had the opportunity
to participate. GOD bless America. Master Chaplain Larry Todd
- Thank you brother,
Chaplain Gibson
Master
Chaplain Jeff Russell from Pennsylvania: Wow, its been a while
and so much has happened. I was called from Philadelphia in 2009 to
pastor a church in central Pa. which was experiencing a difficult
transition. Having accomplished that, I am now serving as a visiting
chaplain to 2 prisons here as part of a fellowship group. I am awaiting
to also be placed at the Lewisburg Federal SuperMax facility as part
of a "Life Skills Mentoring Program" It's really an exciting
time in my life. Many of you already know my wife passed away in 2007...
since that time my daughter and I have been rebuilding and God is
restoring the years of the locusts... He is great indeed and greatly
to be praised. I met a wonderful woman God has given me to wife. So
June of 2011 I will be blessed once again with a wife who stirs my
heart and soul. Im excited to see where God is taking me!!! Congratulations
on your up coming wedding Chaplain Russell, Respectfully CMD Donald
J. Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Congratulations
Chaplain Mike Smith from Michigan: Chaplain
Smith has completed the certification course in Jail and Prison Ministry.
Congratulations Chaplain Smith, Respectfully CMD Donald J. Gibson,
CMD Bruce E. Francis
Congratulations
Senior Chaplain David Ray Michigan: Chaplain David Ray has
completed all five courses required for affiliate ministries offered
by the IRS relating to nonprofits. Courses taken were, Form 990, Required
Disclosures, Introduction to 501 (c) (3) Tax Exemption, Unrelated
Business Income, Employment Related Tax Issues. Great job brother,
we are very pleased that you have taken the required courses for affiliated
ministries. Congratulations Chaplain Davis Ray, Respectfully CMD
Donald J. Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Master
Chaplain Kenneth McEahern from North Carolina: I have
relocated to North Carolina. I am starting a hospice chaplaincy volunteer
job this week (20 hrs) and i volunteer 1 day per week at the local
hospital as a clinical hospital chaplain. I am finishing my Mdiv in
approx 6 months. I obtained a BCPC classification with the American
Psychotherapy Association Board Certified Professional Counselor.
I also have obtained a Level III (3) at American Board of Certification
of Homeland Security. In May 2010, I graduated with 4 Units of CPE
in Clinical Chaplaincy Univ of Arkansas Med Science in Little Rock,
It was 1 year program full time. I obtained a Hospice Certification
in Feb 2010. I earned another 3 Units of CPE from United Graduate
College and Seminary in Tennessee. I spoke with Chappy about 6 weeks
ago, and he wanted me to send all the documentation for my file so
that if someone calls you to verify all my experience or education,
you will be able to pull my file, and verify either on the phone or
by fax. for job interview. Also we discussed that it is just good
to know what the troops are doing. I know chappy is proud of everyone
of his troops and what they do with the resources God has given them.
I cannot think of a finer institution or of a finer organization than
our Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. There is no group of men or women
who minister to others better than us; I am sorry if that seems elitist,
but that's the way it is. It is not really us but the LORD in us.
So He gets the glory for all that we do and accomplish. A chaplain
is not supposed to be a theologian, no he/she is an angel on the battlefield
of life. We use the jawbone of an ass, to cut down the enemies of
despair, PTSD, failure, depression, boredom, hopelessness, and the
other small and large beasts of the field that affix themselves to
the wounds of our charges. That jawbone is our "own mouth"
with God's Words. Anyway I am just reporting into headquarters after
a long hard year in Little Rock. And a new phase in my life as a Master
Chaplain. Serving with Dignity and Pride, with all my brothers and
sisters. Master Chaplain Kenneth McEahern,
Thank you for
your report Chaplain McEaern. Respectfully CMD Donald J. Gibson, CMD
Bruce E. Francis
Chaplain
James Taylor from Georgia: Thank you for the updates. It's
great hearing about how other chaplain's are striving to minister
to others. I was particularly struck by the note on Domestic Violence.
This is an area I'm especially interested in because I am a police
chaplain for the Peachtree City Police Department in Peachtree City
GA. The point is that the majority of our calls are domestic violence
calls. I recently completed both the domestic violence and the domestic
violence facilitator's courses. I haven't received my certificates
yet, but it's a little too early for that...I expect them any day
now. Chaplain's Fellowship Ministries actually got me started and
gave me the credentials to be both a police and hospital chaplain.
I have since been ordained by my denomination, the Charismatic Episcopal
Church. But because of the CFMI ordination I became an Associate Chaplain
on our local hospital's staff. I can't thank you enough for the work
you do and for the support of CFMI. Blessings on you and your staff!
Thank you for your report Chaplain Taylor. Respectfully CMD Donald
J. Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Master
Chaplain Larry Todd from Texas: Troops Returning Home
form deployment. What a thrill Sunday August 8th to give the welcome
home prayer for nearly forty soldiers returning from Iraq to Taylor,
Texas. Fine National Guardsmen who are now home with their families
and friends. For most of us, it seemed like only yesterday when we
gave them a huge send off and a prayer for their safety. For the soldiers
and their families, their deployment seemed like a life time. God
brought them home safely...Now we pray for the remainder of those
Texas soldiers and all the others who are serving. Master Chaplain
Larry Todd. Thank you for your report Chaplain Todd. CMD Donald J.
Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Chief
Chaplain Henry W Curtis III from New York: Congratulations
to Chaplain George Toledo on his recent assignment as Resident Coordinator
for the Buffalo City Mission. Chaplain Toledo, a NRA Certified Pistol
Instructor, also serves as a Deputy Marshal in Cattaraugus Seneca
Nation of Indians. Praise the Lord for Senior Chaplain Edmund and
Chaplain Maureen Hunte who recently returned from a very fruitful
evangelistic mission trip to Trinidad and Tobago. A more detailed
account will follow. Congratulations Respectfully
CMD Donald J. Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Senior
Chaplain David Ray from Michigan: Senior Chaplain David
Ray from Michigan reporting in. Hello to everyone! I haven't reported
in for a while because of health problems that put me in the hospital,
but doing much better now. Our food ministry had a set back also because
the place where we partnered with(a well known food distributer)had
some issues with some illegal goings on,so we desided to distance
ourselves from them. We went with another food ministry to help us
with feeding the needy. Our ministry helped donate last month over
500lbs. of food to 2 different food banks, plus 2 large boxes of clothes.
We also help the children at St. Joseph's Indian School in South Dakoda
with clothes and school supplies every other month.The Lord has given
us a heart to help them because they are some of the poorest families
in America living on a reservation. May the Lord bless everyone of
my fellow chaplains and give them strength and courage to take the
Gospel of Jesus Christ to the less fortunate. In HIS Service, Chaplains
David & LaVonna Ray. Thank you for your update Chaplain Ray you
and LaVonna are doing a wonderful and blessed work. CMD
Donald Gibson, CMD Bruce Francis
Notice
Chief Chaplain Appointed for the State of New York:
Effective
as of this date "07-28-2010" Master Chaplain Henry Curtis
has been promoted to Chief Chaplain and appointed as the Chief Chaplain
for the New York division of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. All members,
senior staff and supervisors of the New York division from this date
forward shall report to, and will be held accountable to Chief Chaplain
Curtis. Any inquires, questions or business concerning the New York
division shall be directed to Chief Chaplain Curtis or his office
in New York for consideration. By Directive
of CMD Donald J. Gibson, CMD Bruce E. Francis
Congratulations
to Master
Chaplain Scott Willis from Texas:
Chaplain
Willis has completed the Anger Management Skills Training Facilitator
Certification Course "C.A.M.F". Chaplain Willis is from
Texas and a long time member and Master Chaplain with Chaplain Fellowship
Ministries. Congratulations Chaplain Willis! CMD
Donald Gibson, CMD Bruce Francis
Senior
Chaplain James Pagan PA: It is with great pleasure
that I inform you that our local television News Station came to
my home and filmed an interview with me because I had been nominated
by a viewer to be the next "outstanding Hispanic Personality
in the Lehigh Valley " largely because of the chaplancy volunteer
work I perform on a daily basis .The Report will be aired by : WFMZ
NEWS - En Espanol TUES. 20 JULY 2010 @ 11P.M. (EST). Throughout
the interview which lasted over an hour , I can assure you that
the Blessed name of our God was highly exaulted , and I testified
of the miracles God has done in my life and of His power to save
when all human hope is gone! I did not forget our Organization ;
and supplied the interviewer with our Official E-mail address should
some one viewing the report feel an interest in obtaining additional
information . I hope you are pleased that CFMI is being represented
in such a positive light and that the Lord is lifted higher and
higher! God bless you and your loved ones .Respectfully, Master
Chaplain James C. Pagan , D.D.C.S. Director Hispanic Ministries
Click here to see the interview with Chaplain Pagan
" Felicidades ! " Capellán Pagan - Capellán
Gibson, Capellán Francisco
Master
Chaplain Terry Wildman from Missouri:
Chaplain Terry Wildman is the founder and president of the Shelter
of Hope. Chaplain Wildman is a long time member and Deputy Chief Chaplain.
The Shelter of Hope is a crisis ministry of helps seeking to help
those who are homeless, lost or in crisis. Chaplain Wildman held an
ordination ceremony at the Amazing Grace Worship Center in Gordonville
MO. The Pictures in this slide show are of the members who have received
their membership and ordination.
Click
Here to view photos Congratulation Gentlemen! CH Gibson
& CH Francis
Notice
From Home Office: The conference is coming up real soon "September
9th, 10th and 11th" if you are flying in to Killeen and do not
have transportation contact Chaplain Neatherlin with your flight information
at lordjesusway@yahoo.com
Chaplain Neatherlin will have one of our vans there to pick you up.
The office will be closed on the 9th, everyone will be at the Fairfield
Inn greeting and visiting with members. Please contact Steve as soon
as possible if you need to be picked up. We are look forward to seeing
everyone again this year. Chaplain
Gibson, Chaplain Francis and CFMI Staff
Congratulations
to Master
Chaplain J David Simpson C.A.M.F:
Chaplain Simpson has completed the Anger Management Skills
Training Facilitator Certification Course "C.A.M.F". Chaplain
Simpson is from South Carolina and a long time member "Since
2000" and Master Chaplain with Chaplain Fellowship Ministries.
Congratulations Chaplain Simpson! Chaplain Donald Gibson, Chaplain
Bruce Francis,
From
the Home Office:
As a rule we do not post items in the news. We received the following
from the Christian
Law Association. We believe this is of interest to all of us.
A NC Pastor’s Invitation to Offer the Opening Legislative Prayer
for the NC House of Representatives Was Rescinded Because His Religion
Requires Him to Pray in Jesus’ Name Dr. Ron Baity, pastor of
Berean Baptist Church, Winston Salem, NC, is requesting a letter of
apology and another opportunity to offer the open legislative prayer
before the North Carolina House of Representatives after his initial
invitation for the week of May 31 to June 3 was rescinded because
Pastor Baity’s religion requires him to pray in Jesus’ Name.
Pastor Baity said: “I was made to feel like a second class North
Carolinian when I was told that my services would no longer be needed
if I could not offer the opening prayer in the manner prescribed by
the House of Representatives, rather than in the manner my Biblical
faith requires. It appears that only those religious leaders willing
to pray a government prescribed prayer will be given the honor of
participating in this legislative prayer exercise in the future.”
Attorney David C Gibbs III, of Gibbs Law Firm and the Christian Law
Association of Seminole, Florida, who appeared with Dr. Baity at his
Press Conference on July 8, 2010, noted: “The First Amendment
promises all Americans the free exercise of their religion, which
includes the right to pray as their faith requires, even when they
are invited to open state legislative sessions with prayer. We trust
that the North Carolina House of Representatives will realize its
mistake and will offer Pastor Baity another opportunity to pray without
requiring him to use a prayer that is mandated by the government.”
Attorney Gibbs added: “There is no authority in American history,
tradition or Supreme Court precedent that requires a legislature to
censor a private citizen’s prayers in order to participate in
a benefit or privilege that is offered to other citizens of the state.”
Dr. Baity released a lengthy letter written by his attorneys at his
Press Conference explaining the underlying legal principles for allowing
Dr. Baity to have the opportunity to pray. This letter has been sent
to the both the Speaker and the Clerk of the House. A response is
being requested within ten days. Chaplain Don Gibson
Chaplain
Mike Smith Michigan: Hello
everyone! I apologize for not keeping up with updates, however I have
been very busy. In April I was approved to go into the Livingston
County Jail in Howell, Michigan. I preach nearly every Sunday and
I am there on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesday of the month. I am still
working in the Washtenaw County Jail in Ann Arbor Michigan every Thursday
night. Please pray for more doors and opportunities to open up. In
June two things happened. We had our Summer Revival at Washtenaw where
I was privileged to speak 4 times during the week. During the second
service we had the privilege of seeing 2 young men pray and trust
in Jesus Christ alone as their only hope for Heaven. On that Friday
and Saturday of the same week I got to go to Jackson State Prison
here in Michigan in cooperation with Prison Fellowships. Chaplain
Mike Smith
Senior
Chaplain Anthony Pursser Georgia: I have been excepted in
the GASDF Georgia DOD as A Chaplain Assistant in 3rd Battalion / 1st
Brigade. Tis past week end we had an overnight FTX with a SAR drill.
We had 17 Soldiers in Chapel. We all got a little wet which was a
blessing from God to break the Georgia heat. Chaplain Anthony Pursser
Master
Chaplain David Fair from Brownwood Texas: A good report from
the Dallas oncologist. Low grade lymphoma as he expected, the bone
marrow was clear. PET SCAN and biopsy indicate low grade.The course
of action is to see the doctor again in three months then another
scan in 6 months. Doc said that the standard course at this point
is to monitor everything and no treatment unless something changes.He
said I could do whatever I felt like doing. He was very positive and
we are pleased with the prognosis.God answers prayer! Thank you for
your thoughts and prayers. I report tomorrow to Camp Mabry in Austin
for state active duty for Alex. Best regards, Chaplain David J.Fair
Chaplain
Rachael L. Gutierrez is from Texas reporting in from Prishtina, Kosovo:
Dear Chaplain Gibson, I learned the meaning of what it is to truly
be a chaplain. When I first became a chaplain back in 2006 I did not
realize the full impact of the name "chaplain." When you
explained to me that a true chaplain embraces all people regardless
of race or religion. I agreed with this whole-heartedly at the time
but still was not aware of what this truly entailed. Yesterday here
in Prishtina, Kosovo I passed a demonstration and asked Pastor Rrahman
Mavriqi from the Church of the Good News what was the demonstration
about. Pastor Mavriqi begin to explain that this was a Muslim demonstration
against the Ministry of Religion here in Prishtina because they refuse
to allow the Muslims to dress in their attire during school. I told
Pastor Mavriqi that I did not think this was right for the government
to be able to demand any religion of people to dress a certain way
because it is God who gives us our right to serve Him and not mankind.
The next thing I know the pastor is asking me would I like to voice
my opinion. Of course, me being who I am - with a big mouth and all,
said: "Sure, why not!" At the time I did not realize what
was in store for me. We walked toward the crowd and the pastor spoke
to several people and the next thing I know I am standing before ten
thousand Muslims with a mic in my hand and fifty television cameras!
I thought I would just be saying a few words in front of a few hundred
people. Thank God the Holy Spirit was with me! I spoke about people's
right to serve God as their hearts lead them to do so. I also spoke
about the government not having the right to take away anyone's religious
freedom, be it Christian, Muslim, Jew, or anyone else. I also told
these people that a true Christian loves and embraces all people,
not just other Christians. As I stood there talking in front of everyone
I realized the impact of the statements I was making and the truth
behind the words. This broadcast went out to every country and was
picked up by many newspaper articles. I have dealt with many Muslims
during my stay here in Kosovo and the message I have given to everyone
of them is that Jesus is the love of God and we need to unite as people.
I have seen many miracles since I have arrived here and I thank God
for the opportunity to serve Him in the capacity of a chaplain. Thank
you Chaplain Gibson for the opportunity to serve God and to be able
to reach all races and religions of people by being a true chaplain
of God. God is good all the time! May God bless you in all endeavors
concerning Him and His ministry. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Chaplain
Rachael L. Gutierrez Prishtina, Kosovo. Please Keep Chaplain Gutierrez
in your prayer, Chaplain Gibson & Chaplain Francis
Master
Chaplain David Fair from Brownwood Texas: I wanted
to include you in the list of people we wanted to preview our new
organizational website. We are really excited about it. As you navigate
the site there will be " books" you can flip through as
well as videos to watch. Chaplain Dave Fair is a Master Chaplain and
has been a senior member of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries for over
nine years. We would like to congratulate him on his retirement from
the Brownwood City Council. If you have time check out their new web
site called Ready USA, Click
here! Congratulation Chaplain Fair! Chaplain Donald
Gibson, Chaplain Bruce Francis
Chaplain
David McNeely from Missouri:
I have been a chaplain with CFMI only a short time and work with Master
Chaplain Terry Wildman in Cape Girardeau MO. God is working a miracle
here as The Shelter of Hope homeless outreach ministry serves people
daily with food, clothing and basic essentials. We see God! Chaplain
David McNeely
Chaplain
Frank Matek from Oklahoma: I
have recently received credentials as Master Chaplain. I have completed
the Domestic Violence Facilitator and the Anger Management Facilitator
courses. I have also completed my Associate of Arts degree in Chaplain
Studies. I have been doing volunteer chaplain work with the local
nursing homes as well as neighborhood chaplaincy volunteer work assisting
my neighbors in a ministry of presence. I have been in contact with
the Oklahoma Emergency Management Service and am available if needed.
God bless and take care. Chaplain Frank Matek
Congratulations
to Chaplain
Frank Matek C.A.M.F:
Chaplain
Matek has completed the Anger Management Skills Training Facilitator
Certification Course "C.A.M.F". Chaplain Matek is from Oklahoma
and a long time member and Master Chaplain with Chaplain Fellowship
Ministries. Congratulations Chaplain Matek! Chaplain Donald Gibson,
Chaplain Bruce Francis,
Congratulations
to Chaplain
Skip Straus from Emergency Ministries Texas:
Emergency
Ministries will now be providing Chaplaincy services to one the largest,
privately-held EMS system in the US. The company has almost 3000 paramedics
in three states. They run ambulances, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
They also have offshore medics, monitoring systems, a National EMS
Academy and safety services. They are a forward-thinking company as
evidenced by who I will be working with, a woman who has been providing
Critical Incident Intervention and employee support with the company
for over 12 years. That’s unheard of in our industry. This call
also allowed me to take my “step out of the boat” and resign
my full time position (working 24 hour shifts) to go full time with
the ministry. It will be a major adjustment in Cindy and I’s
life, as this move is a large pay cut and I will continue to have
to pull some part time shifts and keep doing some consulting work.
But, we believe this is something GOD has designed and, as Henry Blackaby
says, we want to “join HIM where HE is working.” I am nervous
and excited all at the same time. We ask for continued prayer for
more contributors to come alongside us and also, that we grow this
in GOD’s way and that we do not take our eyes off of JESUS. In
the future Skip will be looking for chaplains in different areas who
would like to work in the emergency services ministry. Anyone interested
MUST have EMS experience. Chaplain Straus is a long time member and
Master Chaplain with Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. Congratulations
Chaplain Straus! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis
Please
Note:
Deputy Chief Chaplain Morris Courtright passed away in the hospital
in Arizona on May 26th 2010: Deputy Chief Morris Courtright became
a member of Chaplain Fellowship in 2004, he was a very loyal and dedicated
member of Chaplain Fellowship.Please
for
further information
Congratulations
to Chaplain
Henry Curtis C.A.M.F: Chaplain
Curtis has completed the Anger Management Skills Training Facilitator
Certification Course "C.A.M.F". Chaplain Curtis is the Deputy
Chief Chaplain of the New Division of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries.
Congratulations Chaplain Curtis! Chaplain Gibson, Chaplain Francis,
Chaplain
Jo Ann Lea checked in: What a journey the Lord has prepared for
my ministry as a Chaplain. When I began both school and practium I
just knew the Lord had planned for me to minister in the prison system
or on the street in some way. Since this has been where most of my
adult work experience was. As I began to apply I found friends ready
and waiting to help my entry as a Chaplain into these areas. However
each door was closed through a series of seemly random events. Only
not really so random -as I walked into a local hosp. and was introduced
to the Pastoral Care Dept. I was home!! I was greeted by the Priest
and rather quickly given a few words of wisdom and support, without
a doubt I knew that moment I was where God had sent me. Within a week
or so I found my self working with an awesome, God loving staff, so
willing to serve the Lord. So willing to give comfort as God would
have us do in his name, with his grace. Through the staff and other
Chaplains I grow into this field daily. Not me but the Lord choose
this path and I see great blessing and hope, faith each day I walk
the floor. I am currently involved in a citywide prayer group with
my church as well as visit those who are ill at home (or shut ins).
I look forward to beginning my training through CFM courses. I thank
God for CFM and the opportunity to find these gifts laid before me.
God Bless and hope to meet many in Sept. conference JLEA
Chaplain
Kenneth McCarthy checked in: Hello
my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As a faculty member within
my school district I experience many different issues; these issues
range from drugs, to violence to sexual promiscuity among our teens
in addition to many dysfunctional homes that these children are raised
in. I believe the area that I reside that God is moving by His spirit
and as a chaplain my duty is to pray and seek God\'s face on these
families behalf. I believe where I am in life is God\'s doing. I believe
God to shake up this small town. And it begins with myself and so
many others here that are in tune to the voice of God. I know within
the public school district that we are to not talk about Christ and
it is sad that you have to feel out one another before mentioning
His name, but God is moving without a doubt and I will do my part
which is to live by faith, pray love without hypocrisy and to share
the gospel as I am able.
Chaplain
Brenda Almquist checked in: Chaplain
Michael Paar and myself will again be holding 2 services today at
Columbia Correctional Institute today, a maximum security prison
in Portage, WI. Report 2: I visit patients at St. Joseph's Hospital
in Marshfield, WI weekly.
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