David Murdoch Sr., a chaplain endorsed by Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, died Sept. 16.
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At Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii, Wheeler Chapel said farewell to Chaplain Mark Worrell as pastor.
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Laird Baldwin, a chaplain with the New Lebanon Police Department, attended the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial in Dayton, Ohio.
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When members of his unit returned from a five-month deployment, Capt. Jeff Bartz, an Air National Guard chaplain, was on hand to welcome them home.
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Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, participated in a podcast hosted by Isaac Walsh, founder of the Spiritual Warfare Unit ministry.
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Tim Raymond, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Muncie, Indiana, was commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve in a ceremony Nov. 1.
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Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown spoke at a 9/11 remembrance service.
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The key to the success of any endeavor is training. And ministering as a chaplain is no different.
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The Lord is still in control, and nothing—including the fall of Afghanistan—happens without His permission.
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Regular Baptist chaplains attended a chaplaincy training module Monday prior to the Annual GARBC Conference.
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"Honoring those who gave their lives for our freedoms today and for the generations to come is paramount," says Manning Brown.
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Manning Brown, Regular Baptist Chaplaincy director and endorser, spoke at Good News Baptist Church Jan. 10.
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Every Nov. 11, our nation pauses to reflect upon and honor its own who have served in the Armed Forces. This year in particular, the day takes on special significance.
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Wanting to show support for its village’s police department, New Life Baptist Church provided a meal for each officer and staff member of the Lake in the Hills Police Department.
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When a member of the Dowden family found a remarkable photo on the internet, that person presented the photo to Jack Dowden.
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Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown spoke at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan.
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Capt. Brad Kelsey, an Air Force chaplain, returned June 15 from a deployment to Southwest Asia.
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Chaplain Brandon Crawford says "his ministry to hospice patients and their families went through major upheavals" the past few months.
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When the coronavirus began rapidly spreading through the US, Chaplain Don Shirk found his ministry rapidly changing.
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Capt. Jeff Bartz, a chaplain with the 107th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard, is activated to support the coronavirus response in New York.
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At Wheeler Army Airfield, chaplaincy looks a bit different these days for Maj. Mark Worrell.
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"Doors. That’s what comes to mind when I consider my work and the impact of COVID-19," says Chaplain Sidney Capillas.
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In response to short-notice mobilization orders, several members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, where Chaplain David Kreis ministers, deployed to aid in the COVID-19 response in New York City…
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In any military environment, be it real-world or training, you're unlikely to find a more approachable figure than the unit chaplain. However, as Chaplain Peter Klotzbach points out: That's the…
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During the past couple of weeks, some of our chaplains who serve in the National Guard and Reserves have been activated to minister to soldiers and airmen as they assist…
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A hospital chaplain talks about the privilege of serving patients, their families, and staff members in Springfield, Missouri.
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Chaplains can be found anywhere—ministering to soldiers in a foxhole, accompanying police in a squad car, or visiting patients in a hospital. Chaplains intersect with people at their greatest point…
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Regular Baptist Chaplaincy has endorsed Greg Landers, pastor of First Baptist Church, as a chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol.
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Col. John Murdoch has been named chief of the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps.
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Richard Allen Goldsmith, a chaplain endorsed by Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, died Aug. 8. He was 80.
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“Prayer is a battle because prayer is the battle,” says Pamela Russell, a women’s chaplain endorsed by the GARBC. And she doesn’t just say it; she lives it—not only through…
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First Baptist Church welcomed Director Manning Brown and his wife, Jennifer, to present Regular Baptist Chaplaincy.
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Compassion fatigue, bereavement ministry, and crisis response were the topics of discussion during Tuesday’s 2019 annual conference chaplaincy training module. Andy Bittle, pastor of counseling ministries at Living Waters Fellowship…
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Does celebrating Memorial Day with cookouts and with family and friends diminish anyone's sacrifice? Not at all, for it is because of their sacrifice we are free to celebrate.
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A chaplaincy training module is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 25, from noon to 4:30 p.m. prior to the 2019 GARBC Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown had the opportunity to visit Ch. (MAJ) Mark Worrell in Hawaii.
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Chaplain David Murdochwas one of several chaplains recently recognized by the Westerville, Ohio, Division of Police for their outstanding service to the department.
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To many, the greatest Christmas present this year will be a chaplain’s presence.
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GARBC chaplain Peter Klotzbach was promoted to the rank of major.
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GARBC chaplains CPT Derek Mosher and CPT Jonathan Court graduated from the Army Chaplain Captain Career Course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
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The next time you see a veteran, do say thank you. But carry that gratitude even further by living your life with a thankful heart.
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Providing care, comfort, and counsel—that’s the life-changing ministry of chaplains. We invite you to see the tangible impact you can make!
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Andrew Stoecklein looked like the poster boy for the next generation of pastor. Relevant, filled with potential, and enjoying an idyllic life, he was young, vibrant, and leading a successful…
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This summer brought several weeks of travel for Regular Baptist Chaplaincy director and endorser Manning Brown and his wife, Jennifer.
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Even the smallest or simplest tasks can be connected to the greater mission of sharing the gospel.
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Teens at the GARBC Conference enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. The tour was led by GARBC Chaplain Pam Russel and her colleague Matt Barnes.…
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More than 30 chaplains and wives attended the Regular Baptist Chaplaincy training module Tuesday. The session began with Pam Russell, who serves as a chaplain with Public Servants Prayer and…
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Military spouses are like Velcro—often having to rip themselves away from their communities and form bonds in a new one. Quickly connecting with new friends is essential to life as…
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Memorial Day is solemn, and rightly so. But within the solemnity lies the joy of being blessed to live in a country where freedom still reigns.
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A group of men gathered at the Ionia Correctional Facility for a prison outreach event that included sharing the gospel and playing basketball.
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GIG HARBOR, Wash.—Harold Hayes, retired pastor, GARBC chaplain, and recipient of an honorary doctorate from Corban University, died April 9. He was 89. Harold was born into a Christian family…
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Working in the healthcare industry comes with its challenges, especially when one works with the terminally ill.
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Speaking from a platform in the Indiana Statehouse, Regular Baptist Chaplain Pam Russell welcomed more than 150 women to Women’s Statehouse Day to pray for—and with—their state legislators.
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Why are we so afraid to talk about death and dying in our society today?
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U.S. Army Chaplain Mark Worrell was promoted to the rank of major during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
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Manning Brown of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy recently visited Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, N.Y., whose pastor and associate pastor are both chaplains.
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Jesus. Through no other name can people be saved. The world wants us to believe that people can chart their own paths to salvation. Good works, religiousness, clean living, and…
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“In the beginning . . .” What a beautiful place to start! God has existed from the beginning. From the very creation of time, He has, He is, and He…
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The angel brought different news to Joseph: he must take his family and flee. Herod, threatened and angered by the Child King, would stop at nothing. His attempt to exploit…
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Led by divine direction, the three Magi of the East followed the star to the side of Jesus. When the Magi saw Him, they worshiped God. How different their reaction…
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What a wonderful way to be remembered in history! Simeon was a “righteous and devout” man. He told Joseph and Mary Who Jesus was, and they marveled. God promised Simeon…
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As prescribed by Jewish law, Jesus was circumcised and brought to the temple. Likewise, Mary offered two doves as a sacrifice. Unlike natural man, Jesus was not born into sin.…
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The shepherds saw and believed, and they could not contain themselves. They were not men of eloquence; they simply shared what they saw and what they experienced. It was their…
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The stillness returned to the night, but the excitement had not. The shepherds were told Who they would find and how they would find Him. Then as now, God tells…
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In an instant, the stillness of the night was shaken by a multitude of angels praising God in the highest. “Glory to God in the highest,” they said, “and on…
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“Do not be afraid,” the angel told the shepherds. “I have good news.” Little could they comprehend the drama that was unfolding before them: a Savior had been born. Why…
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It was time: the birth of the King. He was all-divine, yet He entered the world as a man. The One Who would one day be wrapped in the glory…
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As good citizens, Joseph and Mary registered as ordered. While the inevitability of death and taxes is a familiar adage, how ironic that the census intended as a means to…
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Caesar Augustus called for a census of the Roman Empire, which Judea was now a part of. The census would require all, including Jews, to register. In response to the…
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Joseph was remarkably restrained in his initial reaction to the news that Mary would have a baby. They had not consummated their relationship, yet she was carrying a child. Joseph…
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How do you respond to joyful occasions in your life? Sometimes we respond with quiet introspection, and other times with unbounded enthusiasm. In response to Elizabeth’s proclamation, “Blessed is she…
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As Elizabeth met Mary, John leaped in her womb. Elizabeth knew right away that something incredible was going on. These two women each had a unique encounter with God. Neither…
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When the angel Gabriel visited Mary, he told her that she would give birth to a son, Jesus, and that He would be called “the Son of the Most High.”…
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David Hill, a GARBC chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction for the 133rd Trooper Recruit School graduation ceremony of the Michigan State Police held in Lansing Nov. 30.
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A birth foretold. But not just any birth. This child would be called “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What a glorious day! The reconciliation between man…
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Greatness is not derived from where you come from. Bethlehem was a town among many, special only because God so chose to have the Savior of the world born there.…
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Emmanuel—“God with us.” Ponder the love of God, the Creator of the universe coming to us, as one of us, yet divine. He reveals His love for us as a…
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Christ came in humility. It was prophesied that our King would come riding not on a steed but on a donkey. This may seem to contradict how triumph would be…
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The consequence of sin is death, and there is no remission of sin without the shedding of blood. Although perfect, Jesus bore the sin of man; He was “pierced for…
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Isaiah asks, “Who has believed our message?” Nothing in Christ’s appearance would compel anyone to accept Him as the Son of God. His birth was humble in circumstance and He…
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Join us this Advent season as we set our minds on the true meaning of Christmas. Daily posts until Christmas Day will guide you in prayer and encourage you to…
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This holiday season, remember all our chaplains as they minister on the front lines, in a squad car, or at a bedside. Also remember the men and women who are…
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GARBC chaplain CPT Mark Worrell, and his wife, Shelly, had the unique opportunity to attend a dinner for military servicemembers and their spouses, hosted by Vice President Mike Pence and…
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The River Church wrapped up its prison ministry for the season in late September after reaching more than 40,000 inmates in a total of 21 prisons in Ohio and Michigan.
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Ch. (Col) John Murdoch, retired director and endorser of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, was named deputy chief of chaplains for the Civil Air Patrol.
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Patrick Ireland, a chaplain with Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, was promoted to the rank of major.
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Ch. (CPT) Peter Klotzbach of the Florida National Guard conducted a chapel service with soldiers while deployed in St. Petersburg, Florida, in support of recovery operations in the aftermath of…
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Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed Chaplain Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his wife, Jennifer, during a seniors retreat in August.
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Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown provided an update on the chaplaincy ministry during Wednesday’s opening session. “We currently endorse nearly ninety chaplains, ministering in a variety of settings around…
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In his workshop, “A Ministry of Presence,” Director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Manning Brown spoke on the importance of chaplaincy ministries. Brown gave a brief history of how the chaplaincy…
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Nearly 20 chaplains attended annual chaplaincy training on Tuesday at the 2017 GARBC conference. The session began with members of Sandy Cove Ministries staff discussing a program available to military…
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Our nation is blessed in so many ways, and on Memorial Day, we remember the blessings that have come through sacrifice, protecting us from oppression and giving us freedom.
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Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during chapel at Clarks Summit University.
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Ch. (CMDR) Bill Gasser retired from the United States Navy Reserve after 43 years of service.
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Ch. Pam Russell received Indiana's highest award for any Hoosier, the “Sagamore of the Wabash.”
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When the phone rings at 2:45 a.m., you know it’s something momentous. When you’re chaplain of your local police department, you know it’s bad news.
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Among the 15,000 service members involved in the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States was CH (CPT) Mark Worrell.
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The saying goes, “It is better to give than to receive.” Perhaps no better examples of giving are chaplains.
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Chaplain Jack Stumme was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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Margelia L. McClure, wife of retired pastor and chaplain Dr. Daniel McClure, died early Friday morning, Oct. 7. She was 69.
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For Sidney Capillas, hospice chaplaincy is an open door to share the genuine encouragement of the gospel.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, highlighted the ministry of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy during its missions conference.
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A police chaplain in Indiana ministers to his community after 10 tornadoes touch down in a single day.
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Army R.O.T.C. cadets take a break from Cadet Summer Training to attend chapel services at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Roughly 10,000 cadets, supported by nearly 5,000 cadre and staff, attend training…
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Chaplaincy is not an end it itself. It's only the beginning of a much broader ministry than one might have imagined.
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David Hill has been a police chaplain for 21 years. Police chaplaincy, he says, is a ministry of expecting the unexpected.
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Nearly 20 chaplains attended training sessions on stress management Tuesday, prior to the start of the GARBC Conference in Oswego, Illinois.
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At Orlando Regional Medical Center, patients and their families would be blessed to meet Chaplain Robert Leavitt. As a trauma chaplain, he attempts to bring order and comfort during crises.
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At Fort Jackson, each chaplain has the opportunity to preach in chapel. Chaplain Mark Worrell challenged his classmates and instructors to “choose wisely who they obey, then trust in God…
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Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during the morning service at CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa.
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“There is always something happening in the 112th,” says Army Chaplain Ryan Schildroth, referring to the Army’s 112th Signal Battalion.
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GARBC Chaplain (CPT) Patrick Ireland baptized Army private Hayden Brewer during a chapel service Jan. 31. Prior to his baptism, Brewer shared his testimony with the chapel audience, recounting how…
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Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend annual training in the Washington, D.C., area. The training, which is required for all ecclesiastical endorsing agents for military chaplains, gave…
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Every Christmas brings with it the reflection, and in many cases the nostalgia, of Christmases past.
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Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during a multi-church Thanksgiving service hosted by Berea (Ohio) Baptist Church on Nov. 24. Brown gave historical background on the chaplaincy program…
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Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during Byron (Michigan) Baptist Church's Veterans Day service Nov. 15.
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A simple "thank you" gave one veteran and his family, perhaps, some justification, some rationale for the time being separated, the worry and the not knowing.
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GARBC Chaplain (CPT) Ryan Schildroth leads an early morning invocation with U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 112th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prior to a jump on Sept.…
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Chaplain John Jensen talks with a solider while deployed to Southwest Asia. He is one of three GARBC chaplains currently deployed in support of U.S. military operations around the world.
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Nearly a month into being the new director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, I am already seeing firsthand the incredible and important ministry our chaplains are carrying out.
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In a moving display of profound appreciation, Regular Baptist chaplains and the GARBC Council of Eighteen paid tribute to John Murdoch, outgoing director of the Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his…
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More than a dozen Regular Baptist chaplains gathered Monday for training during the 2015 GARBC conference. The morning started with prayer and introductions. Navy Reserve chaplain Bill Gasser led the…
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Chaplain Brian Gibbons, deployed on the USS Rushmore, recently visited the port of Manado, Indonesia. But after the crew left, they quickly had to switch gears from compassion to rescue.
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Memorial Day reminds us to pause in humble gratitude for the men and women of our military who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and to pray for their families who…
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Chaplain John Murdoch had the joy of accompanying his neighbor Jim, a Korean War veteran, on an Honor Flight excursion to Washington, D.C., to honor his service on behalf of…
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As part of the Capitol Commission, Pam Russell engages women at the Indiana statehouse, building relationships with them and often praying with them.
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Soldiers and civilians gathered for an Easter sunrise service at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
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Chaplain Brad Kelsey completed five weeks of Air Force Squadron Officer School and found it to be one of the many blessings of the chaplaincy.
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Congratulations to Chaplain Jack Schultz, who was named the 2015 Squadron Chaplain of the Year for the Indiana Wing of Civil Air Patrol.
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Chaplain John Jensen has been deployed to serve as the chaplain at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
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Chaplain Brad Kelsey spent 24 hours with a joint team of firefighters, consisting of Air Force, Army, and civilian personnel, at the McChord Field (Washington) fight line.
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Chaplain Jeremiah Cates has returned from his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, thankful for the blessing it was to serve His Savior and his soldiers.
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This Veterans Day, remember that your freedom to live your day-to-day life was preserved for you by the veterans who live, work, and worship with you.
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The Sunday before Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor the veterans in our churches. If you are looking for an appropriate video to add to your service, consider this…
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Chaplain Bill Gasser has completed his assignment in Afghanistan and is back home with great reports of God's work in that distant land.
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On this Patriot Day may we go to our knees to beseech God for His mercy, healing, and salvation of our land.
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Chaplain Johnathan Court was sent to Fort McCoy, Wis., this past spring, for Warrior Exercise (WAREX), “three weeks of training in the field as if we were at war."
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The PrimeTimers of Bible Baptist Church, Kokomo, Ind., express their gratitude and God's love to the civil servants who help keep the community safe.
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Chaplain John Murdoch attended the FBFA Annual Conference in July and enjoyed a wonderful week of praise to and worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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HILLSBORO, Ind.—This summer Twin Lakes Camp endeavored to empower children and teenagers through daily missions-focused chapels, focusing on the camp's partnership with Col. John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy…
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Approximately 35 people filtered into the Harborview room of the Hilton Bayfront Hotel Wednesday, June 25, to hear chaplains expand on the ministry report they had just given during the…
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The annual Corps Vets reception is a time to thank veterans for their service and to give them an opportunity to fellowship with Regular Baptist chaplains during the GARBC Conference.…
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Nine chaplains joined Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, Wednesday morning, June 25, to give a brief report following the general session of the GARBC Conference. These…
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Regular Baptist chaplains gathered for an annual day of training prior to the beginning of the GARBC conference on Monday. This time together provides instruction on current issues that chaplains…
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Congratulations to Chaplain David Boyles, who graduated this spring from the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Jackson, S.C. David received his MDiv degree from Baptist Bible Seminary in…
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This weekend for many is a break from the day-to-day hectic schedule and a chance to get to the lake or the camp site, or just hang around the house…
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Chaplain Bill Gasser is a Navy reservist endorsed by the Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries. He is serving at Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan on his second tour of duty in…
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Shortly after accepting the call to become the pastor of Ensley Baptist Church, Sand Lake, Mich., in the fall of 2012, Timothy Decker made application to serve as a chaplain…
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Indiana pastors were invited to the State House in Indianapolis on Feb. 18 to be part of a Pastors’ Day. Chaplain Matt Barnes has organized and hosted this special day…
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You’re an armed forces service member from a GARBC church. During a personal conversation, you speak up for traditional marriage. Later you’re threatened and denied promotion. Chaplain John Murdoch, director…
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The first role of the military chaplain is that of pastor, which is why the Department of Defense requires pastoral experience before it will commission anyone as a chaplain. One…
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In 2003 Matt Barnes walked into the Capitol building in Indianapolis, sure of a burden from God to reach the legislators of Indiana, but unsure of how to go about…
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Last month a group of homeschoolers from New York took a field trip to the VA Medical Center in Bath, N.Y., where Chaplain Jerry Hamblin serves. He met with the…
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This month we pause to say thank you to the thousands of veterans who live and work among us, full of memories of their years in the military. We are…
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Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Chaplain George Guyer III, who was promoted this spring to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Guyer has been a chaplain with the New Jersey Wing…
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Dr. Daniel A. McClure, a member of First Baptist Church, Yarmouth, Iowa, was appointed national chaplain for the American Legion during its 95th National Convention on Aug. 29 in Houston.…
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Chaplain Tom Phelan Sr. retired in July from the Kansas Department of Corrections after 20 years of service as a clinical chaplain. Tom received the Lord Jesus as Savior and…
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Ten mile march with full gear? No problem. Night infiltration course? Bring it on. Scaling a 34-foot obstacle? Watch how I do it. You can do it too. Chaplain Dustin…
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Congratulations to Chaplain Mark Worrell on his graduation from the U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Ga. Mark said, “That big step was up 6 inches and out 36…
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GARBC Chaplain Whit Woodard has been awarded the G. William Dando Volunteer Service award from the Military Chaplains Association in an annual presentation to honor chaplains with exemplary volunteer service.…
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This weekend a grateful nation takes time to remember and give thanks for the sacrifice our men and women in uniform have made for us throughout our history. As I…
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On a cool Friday just before Palm Sunday, Chaplain John Murdoch was walking through a quiet neighborhood in South Bend, Ind. It is a close-knit neighborhood where everyone knows each…
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At Fort Bragg in North Carolina, Jeremiah Cates, a chaplain with Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, is ministering to a unique band of soldiers. He recently led several Soldiers in Transition,…
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Congratulations to Maj. Randy Curry on his graduation from the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, where he completed the Chaplain Captain Career Course and the Brigade Functional Course. While…
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Congratulations to Chaplain Ken Alford on his promotion to lieutenant colonel! When Chaplain Ken Alford deployed with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in July 2011, he was a major filling…
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Lt. Col. Jack Stumme, a Regular Baptist chaplain, recently became the new command chaplain for the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. During the traditional Change of Stole ceremony, the commanding general…
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Over the weekend of Nov. 11, communities, churches, and civic organizations across our nation will host ceremonies honoring those who have served in the United States military. On Monday the…
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ARLINGTON, Va.— It’s Thursday, Sept. 27, and about 100 U.S. Army soldiers are seated in an auditorium at Fort Myer, listening to Chaplain Mark Worrell speak on suicide. At the…
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God has allowed Chaplain Jerry Hamblin to have two strong avenues of service interwoven in his life’s ministry for God and country, and on Sept. 18 he was honored with…
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BROOKVILLE, Ohio—Entering Bible Baptist Fellowship on Sept. 9, someone might have wondered who got shot. Uniformed police officers from six law enforcement agencies were there that day. While their purpose…
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Eleven years ago Americans watched in horror and disbelief as airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pa., thrusting us into a war…
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Pastor Scott Conner, assistant pastor of West Pines Baptist Church, Greenacres, Fla., is now also a chaplain with the United States Air Force Reserve. Scott is a 2008 graduate of…
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Each year Regular Baptist chaplains gather before the GARBC Annual Conference for a day of fellowship and professional development. This is always a time of renewing friendships, sharing experiences, and…
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Maj. Wayne Keast has retired from service as an active duty U.S. Army chaplain effective July 1. Chaplain Keast came to the Regular Baptist Chaplaincy family from a different endorsing…
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FORT JACKSON, S.C.—Calling Chaplain Stan Beach a “living legend,” Chief of Navy Chaplains Mark Tidd led a dedication ceremony at the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, naming the building “Stanley…
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In his speech at Arlington National Cemetery on May 26, 2003, President George W. Bush said, “On Memorial Day, Americans place flags on military graves, walk past a wall of…
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In the Ukraine, many older orphans become lost to crime, sex trades, or suicide. But there is hope, says Last Bell Ministries—hope in Christ Jesus. Last Bell Ministries is a…
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Chaplain (Col.) Craig Wiley has retired from the U.S. Army after nearly 43 years of service. In 1969, with the United States in the midst of violent anti-war protests, 19-year-old…
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Col. James Odell, a chaplain with the United States Army Reserves, has retired after nearly 29 years of service. A retirement ceremony was held on Feb. 11. Odell, whose father…
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Congratulations to Chaplain Jack Stumme on his promotion to lieutenant colonel on Feb. 3. He has recently moved from XVIII Airborne Corps operations chaplain to deputy command chaplain for the…
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Lt. Col. Michael Wood has retired from active duty after 26 years of service with the U.S. Army, first as a commander in the field artillery and then as a…
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Thomas Brian Webber, a U.S. Navy chaplain, has been promoted to the rank of captain. Rear Adm. Mike Tillotson, a commander with the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, administered the oath…
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Last summer Shelly Worrell, wife of Chaplain Mark Worrell, decided to make bookmarks from old Christmas cards to send to deployed troops as a reminder to them that they are…
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Col. Thomas W. Phelan has retired after 28 years of chaplaincy with the United States Army Reserve. A retirement ceremony was held Dec. 9 at the base chapel of Fort…
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Thirty-six people from New York, Indiana, Illinois, and Canada gathered at Bible Baptist Church, Kokomo, Ind., for the annual Almond Tree Ministry training weekend on Oct. 21 and 22. Attendees…
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Today America takes time to remember and be grateful for the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. It is a day that is…
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As part of a weekend honoring military veterans, First Baptist Church, Fenton, Mich., held its second annual Military Vehicle Show. Pastor Joshua Gates invited Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular…
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The long war in Iraq and Afghanistan and frequent deployments to the war zone have placed especially heavy pressure on military personnel and their families. Challenges peculiar to the warrior…
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Sept. 25 was more than a beautiful fall Sunday in central Pennsylvania. Calvary Baptist Church of Jersey Shore was walking through this Sunday with mixed emotions. They were about to…
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The weekend had begun like so many ministry trip weekends. After ministering in Minnesota, Hope and I flew to the Philadelphia Airport and headed to New Castle, Del., where we…
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After completing 23 years and three months of service, Chaplain (Col.) Istvan “Steve” Szasz retired from the Army Reserve on July 31. Chaplain Szasz was born in Hungary and escaped…
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GARBC chaplains in the Washington, D.C., area have been meeting quarterly to pray for one another’s ministry, encourage each other in the faith, and fellowship around the Word. Recently they…
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After completing a tour in Iraq with a cavalry unit from Fort Bliss, Texas, Army Chaplain Mark Worrell has a new assignment with a unit known as The Old Guard.…
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Haddon Heights Baptist Church, Haddon Heights, N.J., held a commissioning service for Pastor Derek Mosher on Dec. 12. Pastor Mosher has been accessed to the Army chaplaincy and reports for training in…
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On a visit with Chaplain Jack Stumme at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Chaplain John Murdoch had the opportunity to participate in a tandem jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights Parachute…
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Chaplain (Colonel) Tom Phelan, a Regular Baptist chaplain, ministered to mobilized Soldiers of the Texas National Guard 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they deployed overseas in the summer of…
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About two hours northwest of Chicago, between Madison and Milwaukee, lies a secluded, wooded retreat known as Cedarly. Directed by retired GARBC Chaplain Andy Hagen and his wife, Nancy, Cedarly is…
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FORT JACKSON, S.C.—Navy Chaplain Brian D. Gibbons was awarded the Captain Stanley J. Beach, CHC, USN Student Leadership Award, an honor given to the Navy Chaplains School graduate who most…
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“Have you ever had something that you were so devoted to that you would be willing to die for it?” Army Chaplain Dale Goetz did. A Baptist chaplain endorsed with…
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The newest Regular Baptist lay chaplain is Lt. Craig Duck of the Washington DC Fire Department. Craig is the Lieutenant of Engine Company 11 and a member of the Fellowship…
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Chaplain Dan Butler retired from ministry with the Arizona National Guard after 24 years of service. Butler was the Joint Forces chaplain for the state of Arizona and retired with the…
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Chaplain John Murdoch had the honor of being the presiding official at the retirement ceremony and worship service for Chaplain Maj. Kevin G. Browne, USAF. The service was held in the…
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Ronald Faith, pastor of Evangel Baptist Church, Hagerstown, Md., is the Regular Baptist Chaplaincy’s newest Air National Guard chaplain. He has been assigned to the 167th Air National Guard in…
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After 32 years of military service, CDR Gerald Hamblin (CHC, USNR) has retired. A retirement ceremony was held at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C., where Hamblin…
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Chaplain (MAJ) Michael Crawford, IAARNG has been activated and is serving in Boone, Iowa ministering to Iowa National Guard soldiers who are returning from deployments and with soldiers who are…
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Dr. Ken Alford is the pastor of Family Baptist Fellowship in Graham, Wash., a mission work in our fellowship. He is also serving as a chaplain with the United States Army Reserve. Chaplain…
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CDR Tom Webber, CHC, USN, has been assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln and is due to deploy soon. The Abraham Lincoln, the fifth ship in the Nimitz class of…
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Jan. 31 at sunset was the day and time set aside for a vow renewal service for Chaplain (CPT) Mark Worrell and his wife, Shelly. Mark has been deployed to…
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CORTLAND, N.Y.---Members of Faith Baptist Church and community volunteers joined the Cortland County Marine Corps League to make Toys for Tots a great success. Individuals, families, and the college and career…
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One hundred fifty messengers representing 22 partnering associations from 10 countries recently converged in Bangkok, Thailand, for the first biennial conference of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries. Building on the…
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COLUMBIA, S.C.—Congratulations to Ch (CPT) Jeremiah Cates, who graduated from the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course at the United States Army Chaplain Center and School at Fort Jackson. Chaplain Cates, his…
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ANTARCTICA—Chaplain Rick Steen has been leading Christmas Eve and Christmas services for military personnel in Antarctica, where the current “summer” temperature hovers around 16 below zero. Chaplain Steen, deployed with…
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A Man and His Country. This men's Bible study will help develop a patriotic grid that enables you to differentiate good practices from those that might diminish your testimony for…
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Over the weekend of 29-30 Aug 09 Chaplain John Murdoch ministered at the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church Modesto, CA and the Crossroads Baptist Church of Tracy, CA. On Monday 31…
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On behalf of the GARBC, we want to thank all of our Veterans and current Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard members of every Branch of our military, for your…
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On 17-18 Sept 09 Baptist Bible Seminary held its annual Chaplaincy Awareness days in order to bring in front of the College, Graduate School and Seminary student bodies the relevancy…
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The annual National Boards and Conference of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol was held in San Antonio, Texas 2-5 Sept 09. Twelve of our Regular Baptist…
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The 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, to which Ch Mark Worrell is assigned, deployed this spring from Ft Bliss, making their way to Iraq. As a means of support and…
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On 3 April, four Regular Baptist chaplain candidates graduated from Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course in Ft Jackson, SC. Pictured from l-r are Brian Jumche, Randal Croel, (Ch John Murdoch…
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Ch, CPT Randy Curry is nearing the end of his assignment at Ft Polk, LA, the site of the Joint Readiness Training Center. Here troops are brought in for several…
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CDR Bill Gasser, CHC, USNR is part of the Navy Reserve component, and currently deployed to Kuwait, which is known as “The Gateway” because of the steady flow of military…
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On 31 October the twenty-seven year active duty military career of Chaplain (COL) & Mrs. James E. May concluded as Ch May retired from the United States Army. God has…
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ARLINGTON, Va.—Several GARBC chaplains participated in the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11, an event hosted by the Military Chaplains Association. Following the Presidential Wreath…
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Left to right: CH (CPT) Mike Crawford, TSGT Jacob Getzelman, Senator Daryl Beall, MAJ Todd Essign (Battalion XO), CH (COL) John Murdoch, CAP On 28 September 08 Faith Baptist Church…
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Commander Tom Webber, CHC, USN is assigned to the 8th District Coast Guard and is stationed in New Orleans, LA. He writes: “Southern LA evacuated during both hurricanes and NOLA…
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On 29 September 2008 the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, announced that Chaplain Whit Woodard was named the new Chief of the Chaplain Service and has been…
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Chaplain (1LT) Mark Worrell graduated from the Army Chaplain School located at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina on Thursday 4 September 2008. Mark is to report to his first…
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Christopher and Amanda Anderson Chris Anderson has received his commission as a chaplain with the US Army Reserves and has been assigned to a reserve unit in central New York.…
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On December 5th, 2007, eight people were killed in shootings by a young gunman at the Von Maur clothing store in Omaha, NE. Six others were wounded by his ak47…
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Cortland, N.Y.—Chaplain Norm Stitzel, a GARBC endorsed lay chaplain and member of Faith Baptist Church of Cortland, New York, received the Meritorious Service Award this year for his service as…
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Students at Calvary Christian Academy, Cresaptown, Md., have gathered in an early morning assembly to remember the events of September 11, 2001 and to pray for our nation. Student leaders…
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On July 5, 2007, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective David R. Rich was shot and killed in the line of duty. As one of the chaplains for Trooper Rich's…
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Corps Vets member Dennis Porter is requesting special prayer for the week of July 29. With the support of his pastor, David Miller, of First Baptist Church in Mishawaka, IN,…
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Memorial Day, a great time to reach out to your community and honor local heroes, is May 30. Here are great resources for planning a special patriotic service or event.…
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Chaplain John and Hope Murdoch recently completed an endorsing visit to Colorado, connecting with GARBC Chaplain Johnson and his family. Chaplain Johnson, who recently returned from Iraq, is serving with…
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“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. . . . If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:32,…
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Chaplain Jerry Hamblin, CHC, USNR, was assigned for six weeks last fall to the Abraham Lincoln CVN 72 in Bremerton, Washington. The Abraham Lincoln had just returned to port after…
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by Pastor Stan Lightfoot III Rustic Hills Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado Sunday November 12 was “Welcome Home Sunday” at Rustic Hills Baptist Church. We chose that day because of…
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On September 21 & 22 Baptist Bible College and Seminary hosted its second annual chaplaincy emphasis weekend. Chaplains, recruiters and endorsers were invited to spend the two days with the…
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Veterans’ Day , a great time to reach out to your community and honor local heroes, is November 11. Here are great resources for planning a special patriotic service or…
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Ft. Bliss, TX, has the distinction of being one of the Army’s main mobilization centers for reservists. No doubt some of the reservists you have been praying for have spent…
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Chaplain Stan Beach Update CAPT Stan Beach, CHC, USN (Ret.), has battled a long-standing wound from his days with the Marines in Vietnam. Infection in his leg has caused intense…
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It was great to see some of you last month in Lansing!! We always appreciate the opportunity to visit with you, and our chaplains are glad to meet some of…
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Four of our Chaplain Candidates graduated on 7 April from the Army Chaplain School. They are Mark Brooks, Jeffrey Farr, Andrew Nielsen, and Dustin Rodriguez. Mark Brooks has already been…
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