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Hold Fast!
Matt Merker, Director of Creative Resources for Getty Music, first introduced the hymn, “He Will Hold Me Fast,” to Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC,…
Greetings Intro: James Detwiler | Bio
Greetings. I’m James Detwiler, the Chaplaincy Pastoral Care Manager for NAMB. It’s a privilege and honor to support the over 3,000 SBC-endorsed chaplains serving worldwide….
Public Service Endorser’s Update – May 2025
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do…
Federal Endorser’s Update – May 2025
“Then I will raise up a faithful priest for myself. He will do whatever is in my heart and mind. I will establish a lasting…
Chaplaincy
Five Things Every Chaplain Needs to Know About Living Sent
The heart of the chaplain’s calling is fundamentally the same as the calling of every Christian: to live as one who has been sent on...
Read More2025 SBC Chaplaincy Events
These events are for active SBC endorsed chaplains. Chaplains are required to attend at least one Chaplaincy training event that helps them develop professionally as…
Chaplaincy
Southern Baptists hold top two Chaplain roles in U.S. Air Force
WASHINGTON, DC (BP) — In his first week as an active-duty chaplain more than 25 years ago, Chaplain Major General Trent Davis discovered the unique...
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The Importance of Covenant Friendship
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, I had the honor of attending the Celebration of Life Service for Retired Army Chaplain (Colonel) Jerry Reynolds and his…
Richard Ryan Intro
Greetings NAMB Chaplains! My name is Richard Ryan. I am excited to be the new Federal Endorser. Following 23 1/2 years as a Navy chaplain,…
Chaplaincy
VETERAN’S DAY: First Native American U.S. Army chaplain grateful to serve in Vietnam, despite injuries
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma—The impact came out of nowhere — but Southern Baptist Chaplain Charles LeClair will never forget it. Suddenly, another truck barreled toward them, slamming...
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Chaplaincy
New feature film documents the “Fighting Spirit” of military chaplains
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A new documentary set to release November 8 aims to tell the story of how combat chaplains support members of the U.S....
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Bikers for Jesus
Sharing the gospel is a lifestyle.
Michele Newsome thought her life was over. Separated from her husband, a single mom, and facing the darkness of the world every day in her…
Chaplaincy
Southern Baptist chief of Air Force chaplains retires after three decades of ministry
OXFORD, Fla. (BP)— As Chaplain Major General Randy Kitchens thinks back over more than 30 years of chaplaincy ministry in the U.S. Air Force, it’s...
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The Gift of Relationships
Relationships are complex. They can be joyful and difficult, meaningful and challenging. The healthier we are as individuals, the healthier our relationships will be with…
Federal Endorser Update
Federal Endorser Update Doug Carver, Executive Director of SBC Chaplaincy As you know, I assumed temporary responsibilities as the Federal Endorser on May 1. We…
Public Service Endorser’s Update
Public Service Endorser Brent Bond, Senior Director of Chaplaincy “A person’s thoughts are like water in a deep well, but someone with insight can draw…