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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Chaplaincy Endorser Defends Religious Liberty
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Swimming with Sharks
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 …
Promotion and Graduation for Chaplain Randy Curry
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 …
Chaplain Ken Alford Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
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, …
Thank You, Veterans
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New Fire Department Chaplaincy
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 …
Veterans Day 2009
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 …
Chaplaincy Awareness Days at BBC&S
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 …
Civil Air Patrol National Boards
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. …
Congratulations on your retirement!!
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 …
Welcome Home!
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 …
Service First!
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 …
Congratulations, Chaplain Woodard!
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 (1LT) Mark Worrell
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 …
Meet our new Reserve Chaplain
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 …
Crisis in Omaha
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 …
Marine Corp Honors Volunteer Chaplain
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 …
Remembering 9/11
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 …
Endorsing Visit in Colorado
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 …
Chaplain Jerry Hamblin on USS Abraham Lincoln
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 …
WELCOME HOME!
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 …
Chaplaincy Emphasis Weekend
On September 21 & 22 Baptist Bible College and Seminary hosted its second annual chaplaincy emphasis weekend. Chaplains, recruiters and endorsers were invited to spend …
A Friendly Face at Ft. Bliss
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 …
Corps Vets Reception
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 …