Chaplain Ministries

Chaplaincy - Taking the Good News beyond the local church and providing transforming ministry within unique settings.

Military --- Medical Centers ---- Municipalities --- Correctional Facilities --- Corporations ---Skilled Nursing and Senior Housing --- Sports --- Universities and Colleges

Free Church chaplains are passionate about living and sharing the Gospel within unique and often overlooked places in our society!   Whether it be in a military setting, a sports arena, a university campus, a hospital ward, a local jail, a federal prison, a squad car, or even a campground -- chaplains can be found sharing the love of Christ.

Mission Statement

Goals

1. Recruit -- To recruit chaplains to serve in military and institutional settings.
2. Support -- To support chaplains with emotional, professional and spiritual care.
3. Resources -- To provide professional resources for effective ministry.
4. Promote -- To positively define the unique work of a chaplain with the body of Christ.

Chaplains Commission

The Chaplains Commission consists of seven members who help guide and assist the ministry of EFCA Chaplain MInistries.

Current Members: Ch (Col) Brian VanSickle, USAF

                                  Ch (LCol) Robert Hester, USA

                                  LCDR Kimberly Sawatsky, USN

                                  Chaplain Ed Bender, Long Term Care

                                  Chaplain K.C. Schuler, Hospital

                                  Chaplain Daniel Pulju, Federal Prison

                                  Chaplain Stan Giles, USAF (Reserve) and Pastor

            Dr. Roy L. Bebee, Executive Director, Chaplain Ministries