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Russ Cockrum has been a hospital chaplain, police chaplain, motorcycle chaplain, soldier, pastor, and presbyter. Now, at the age when most men are contemplating retirement, he is adding a new job to his portfolio: the first representative to missionary chaplains. Cockrum will be in a pastoral role to Chaplaincy missionary families, and missionary associates from around the nation. These missionaries are in diverse ministries such as motorcycle, trucking, rodeo, orphan care, prison evangelism, human trafficking, and rock climbing. What they have in common is that they must raise their own support, which Cockrum has been doing for 15 years as an AG U.S. missionary chaplain.

Jun 20, 2017 by Chaplaincy Specialized
Still Fighting Racism

In her younger days, Assemblies of God chaplain, pastor, and church planter Wanda R. Carter presumed that racists would die off when the older generation passed from the scene. "I've come to see funerals won't do it," says the now-retired Carter, 73. "Others rise up and take their place." Over the years, Carter has done her best to change prejudicial attitudes. Carter isn't overbearing or contentious. She is short in stature, and her words are mellow and measured. Nevertheless, she has a way of getting her points across.

Jun 20, 2017 by Chaplaincy Specialized
The Chaplain Superintendent

M. Ray Brewer, district superintendent of the Assemblies of God Northern Missouri District, last week became the first district leader to become an endorsed AG U.S. Missions chaplain in the Fellowship. The impetus to become a chaplain began stirring nearly three decades ago when Brewer sought his doctorate in seminary while on staff at Tiffany Fellowship in Kansas City. "I took a unit in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) that revealed my inadequacy in doing hospital ministry," Brewer recalls. "I learned to value the sacredness of everyone's story."

Jun 19, 2017 by Chaplaincy Specialized
Jockeying for Faith

Horse racetrack chaplain ministers to a gravely injured rider.

May 03, 2017 by Deann Alford Specialized
Reaching Lawmakers for Christ

A special Bible, created just for Missouri legislators, is receiving a warm welcome on both sides of the aisle.

Mar 15, 2017 by Dan Van Veen Specialized
Discerning God’s Next Assignment

Sheri Ray had a fulfilling career as a hospital chaplain — and then she accepted an unexpected ministry calling.

Jan 11, 2017 by John W. Kennedy Specialized
Veterans Receive Christmas Surprise

AG U.S. Missions motorcycle chaplain couple, Dave and Brenda Pantelo, heard of a need at a veterans facility — and met it!

Dec 21, 2016 by Dan Van Veen Specialized
Missionaries to Ministers

A porn addiction history helps counselor Shane Couch guide struggling pastors.

Dec 06, 2016 by John W. Kennedy Specialized
A New Kind of Chaplain

AG embraces the concept of local churches sponsoring ministers for the marketplace.

Sep 26, 2016 by John W. Kennedy Specialized
Marketplace Chaplains Direct

Small local businesses hire Stephen and Brooksyne Weber for the spiritual needs of employees.

Sep 08, 2016 by John W. Kennedy Specialized
On the Road Again

Father-son chaplain team of Sam and Shannon Rust minister to dispirited truckers.

Aug 31, 2016 by John W. Kennedy Specialized
Pooches to the Rescue

Lil’ Bit and Mr. Bandit bring cheer to medical center patients and disabled campers.

Aug 12, 2016 by John W. Kennedy Specialized

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