Donald Shirk Retires from Chaplaincy
Don Shirk retired from his role as police chaplain December 9.
Mark Brooks Named Wisconsin State Chaplain
Chaplain (LTC) Mark Brooks has been selected as state chaplain for Wisconsin.
Chaplain David Murdoch with the Lord
David Murdoch Sr., a chaplain endorsed by Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, died Sept. 16.
Chaplain Laird Baldwin: Serving Those on the Thin Blue Line
Laird Baldwin, a chaplain with the New Lebanon Police Department, attended the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial in Dayton, Ohio.
Ch. Bartz Welcomes Home Redeploying National Guard Members
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.
Chaplaincy Director Participates in Podcast
Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, participated in a podcast hosted by Isaac Walsh, founder of the Spiritual Warfare Unit ministry.
Navy Reserve Commissions Pastor Tim Raymond
Tim Raymond, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Muncie, Indiana, was commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve in a ceremony Nov. 1.
Chaplaincy Director Speaks at 9/11 Remembrance
Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown spoke at a 9/11 remembrance service.
Air National Guard Chaplains Train for the Battlefield
The key to the success of any endeavor is training. And ministering as a chaplain is no different.
Chaplains Attend Annual Training
Regular Baptist chaplains attended a chaplaincy training module Monday prior to the Annual GARBC Conference.
Chaplaincy Director Speaks in Elyria, Ohio
“Honoring those who gave their lives for our freedoms today and for the generations to come is paramount,” says Manning Brown.
Chaplaincy Director Speaks at Good News Baptist Church
Manning Brown, Regular Baptist Chaplaincy director and endorser, spoke at Good News Baptist Church Jan. 10.
Remembering Our Veterans
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.
Police Chaplain and Church Support Police Department
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.
Photo from the Past Comes with a Story
When a member of the Dowden family found a remarkable photo on the internet, that person presented the photo to Jack Dowden.
Chaplaincy Director Speaks at Emmanuel Baptist in Flint
Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown spoke at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan.
Hospice Chaplain Endures ‘Major Upheavals’ in Ministry
Chaplain Brandon Crawford says “his ministry to hospice patients and their families went through major upheavals” the past few months.
Police Chaplain Ministers through Weekly Videos
When the coronavirus began rapidly spreading through the US, Chaplain Don Shirk found his ministry rapidly changing.
Ch. Jeff Bartz Ministers with New York National Guard
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.
A New Normal for Ministry of Presence
At Wheeler Army Airfield, chaplaincy looks a bit different these days for Maj. Mark Worrell.
Chaplain Supports Soldiers and Their Operations, No Matter the Environment
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 point.
Ministering in the Worst of Circumstances
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 state and federal response.
Greg Landers Endorsed as Civil Air Patrol Chaplain
Regular Baptist Chaplaincy has endorsed Greg Landers, pastor of First Baptist Church, as a chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol.
Taking Prayer Seriously: The prayer ministry of Chaplain Pamela Russell
“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 her own prayers but also by encouraging others to pray and showing them how.
Chaplaincy Presented at First Baptist, Waverly, Iowa
First Baptist Church welcomed Director Manning Brown and his wife, Jennifer, to present Regular Baptist Chaplaincy.
Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day
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.
Chaplaincy Training to Take Place Before Annual Conference
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.
Chaplaincy Director Visits Ch. Worrell
Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Director Manning Brown had the opportunity to visit Ch. (MAJ) Mark Worrell in Hawaii.
Ch. David Murdoch Recognized for Service
Chaplain David Murdochwas one of several chaplains recently recognized by the Westerville, Ohio, Division of Police for their outstanding service to the department.
Ch. Peter Klotzbach Promoted to Major
GARBC chaplain Peter Klotzbach was promoted to the rank of major.
Army Chaplains Complete Career Course
GARBC chaplains CPT Derek Mosher and CPT Jonathan Court graduated from the Army Chaplain Captain Career Course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Intersecting Lives at their Greatest Point of Need
Providing care, comfort, and counsel—that’s the life-changing ministry of chaplains. We invite you to see the tangible impact you can make!
Summer Brings Full Travel Schedule for Chaplaincy Ministry Director
This summer brought several weeks of travel for Regular Baptist Chaplaincy director and endorser Manning Brown and his wife, Jennifer.
Connecting the Dots
Even the smallest or simplest tasks can be connected to the greater mission of sharing the gospel.
How Military Spouses Can Build Connections
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 a military spouse.
Prison Ministry Visits Michigan Correctional Facility
A group of men gathered at the Ionia Correctional Facility for a prison outreach event that included sharing the gospel and playing basketball.
Harold Hayes, Chaplain
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 …
Compassion Fatigue: When You Care So Much It Hurts YOU
Working in the healthcare industry comes with its challenges, especially when one works with the terminally ill.
Women’s Statehouse Day Encourages Government Leaders
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.
Finding Peace and Meaning in Dying
Why are we so afraid to talk about death and dying in our society today?
Ch. Worrell Promoted to Major
U.S. Army Chaplain Mark Worrell was promoted to the rank of major during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
Chaplain Hill Leads Prayer for Michigan State Trooper Graduation
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.
An Evening with the Second Family
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 Second Lady Karen Pence.
Ministering to Those in Prison
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.
Murdoch Named Deputy Chief of Chaplains for CAP
Ch. (Col) John Murdoch, retired director and endorser of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, was named deputy chief of chaplains for the Civil Air Patrol.
Chaplain Patrick Ireland Promoted to Major
Patrick Ireland, a chaplain with Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, was promoted to the rank of major.
Chaplain Ministers in the ‘Eye of the Storm’
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 Hurricane Irma.
Chaplaincy Presented at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed Chaplain Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his wife, Jennifer, during a seniors retreat in August.
Ch. (CMDR) Bill Gasser Retires After 43 Years of Service
Ch. (CMDR) Bill Gasser retired from the United States Navy Reserve after 43 years of service.
Ch. Pam Russell Receives Special Recognition
Ch. Pam Russell received Indiana’s highest award for any Hoosier, the “Sagamore of the Wabash.”
CH (CPT) Mark Worrell Supports Inauguration Day
Among the 15,000 service members involved in the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States was CH (CPT) Mark Worrell.
Giving of Themselves: The Chaplain’s Call to Serve
The saying goes, “It is better to give than to receive.” Perhaps no better examples of giving are chaplains.
Chaplain Jack Stumme Promoted to Colonel
Chaplain Jack Stumme was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Margelia McClure, Chaplain’s Wife, with the Lord
Margelia L. McClure, wife of retired pastor and chaplain Dr. Daniel McClure, died early Friday morning, Oct. 7. She was 69.
Hospice Chaplaincy: An Open Door to Share the Gospel
For Sidney Capillas, hospice chaplaincy is an open door to share the genuine encouragement of the gospel.
Chaplaincy Presented During Missions Conference
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, highlighted the ministry of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy during its missions conference.
Chaplain Serves Community after Tornado Outbreak
A police chaplain in Indiana ministers to his community after 10 tornadoes touch down in a single day.
A Break in Training to Worship
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 …
The Wider Ministry of Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is not an end it itself. It’s only the beginning of a much broader ministry than one might have imagined.
Police Chaplaincy: Expecting the Unexpected
David Hill has been a police chaplain for 21 years. Police chaplaincy, he says, is a ministry of expecting the unexpected.
The Role of a Trauma Chaplain
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.
‘Character Counts,’ Says Chaplain Mark Worrell
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 for the results.”
Chaplaincy Ministry Presented at CrossRoad Baptist Church
Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during the morning service at CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa.
Army Chaplain Takes Special Care of Soldiers and Their Families
“There is always something happening in the 112th,” says Army Chaplain Ryan Schildroth, referring to the Army’s 112th Signal Battalion.
Of Salvation and Forgiveness
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 …
Training Provides the ‘Tools of the Trade’
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 …
Chaplaincy Ministry Presented during Multi-church Thanksgiving Service
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 …
Byron Baptist Church Recognizes Veterans During Special Service
Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, spoke during Byron (Michigan) Baptist Church’s Veterans Day service Nov. 15.
Early Morning Invocation
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 …
Ministering in the Field
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. …
Chaplain Gibbons Helps Rescue Indonesians at Sea
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.
Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., Memorials
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 our country.
Pam Russell Ministers to Women at Indiana Statehouse
As part of the Capitol Commission, Pam Russell engages women at the Indiana statehouse, building relationships with them and often praying with them.
Easter Sunrise Service at Camp Buehring, Kuwait
Soldiers and civilians gathered for an Easter sunrise service at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
Air Force Squadron Officer School
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.
Chaplain Jack Schultz Named Indiana Squadron Chaplain of the Year
Congratulations to Chaplain Jack Schultz, who was named the 2015 Squadron Chaplain of the Year for the Indiana Wing of Civil Air Patrol.
Chaplain John Jensen Deployed to Kuwait
Chaplain John Jensen has been deployed to serve as the chaplain at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
Trained and Ready
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.
Welcome Home, Chaplain Jeremiah Cates
Chaplain Jeremiah Cates has returned from his yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, thankful for the blessing it was to serve His Savior and his soldiers.
Chaplain Bill Gasser Returns Home from Afghanistan
Chaplain Bill Gasser has completed his assignment in Afghanistan and is back home with great reports of God’s work in that distant land.
Remembering 9-11
On this Patriot Day may we go to our knees to beseech God for His mercy, healing, and salvation of our land.
Chaplain Court Participates in War Exercise at Fort McCoy
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.”
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Kokomo, Ind.
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.
Chaplain Murdoch Attends FBFA Annual Conference
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.
Campers Minister to Service Members
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, …
Workshop Answers Questions about Chaplaincy
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 …
Corps Vets Gather for Reception
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 Report to GARBC Conference Attendees
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 …
Chaplains Meet for Training
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 …
David Boyles Graduates at Fort Jackson
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 …
Memorial Day
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 …
Chaplain Gasser Serving in Afghanistan
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 …
Pastor Becomes Michigan State Police Chaplain
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 …
Pastors’ Day at the Indiana State House
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 …
An Ongoing Chaplain-Church Connection
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 …
Prayer Warriors for Legislative Community
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 …
Home Schoolers Visit VA Hospital
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 …
Honoring Our Veterans
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 …
CH Guyer, CAP, Promoted to LtCol
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 …
Daniel McClure Becomes American Legion National Chaplain
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 …
Second Retirement for Ch Tom Phelan
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 …
Bringing God to Boot Camp
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 …
Chaplain Worrell Earns His Jump Wings
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 …
Chaplain Honored for Volunteer Service
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 …
Remembering the Ultimate Price for our Freedom
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 …
When Tragedy Drops In
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 …
Chaplain Helps Army Initiative to Reduce Suicide Rate
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 …
Chaplain Jerry Hamblin Receives 30-Year Award
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. …
Honoring Law Enforcement Leads to 9/11 Ministry Opportunity
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 …
Still Serving As We Remember
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., …
Scott Conner Now a Chaplain with U.S. Air Force Reserve
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 …
Chaplains Gather Before GARBC Annual Conference
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 …
Chaplain Wayne Keast Retires
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 …
Navy Names Training Facility for GARBC Chaplain
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 …
Remembering with Gratitude
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, …
Almond Tree Goes to Ukraine
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. …
Army Chaplain Craig Wiley Retires
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 …
Chaplain James Odell, USAR, Retires
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 …
Chaplain Jack Stumme Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
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 …
Chaplain Michael Wood Retires
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 …
Thomas Webber Promoted to Captain
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 …
Christmas Bookmarks for Troops
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 …
Chaplain Thomas Phelan Retires
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 …