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Daniel Waterman and his wife Julia are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church. They have recently been assigned to Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah, where Daniel serves as a Chaplain.
The work of military chaplains is much like civilian pastors. Seminary-educated and ordained, they preach sermons, offer comfort, teach Bible studies, provide counseling and lead people to the Lord. Yet they differ from their civilian brothers in one distinct way. They work daily with the people they pastor. They are always close by in the field, on ships, in offices, hospitals and prisons. Serving side by side with enlisted men, they have unique opportunities to influence and change lives. Often they're on hand at times when these men and women are hurting and most receptive to the Gospel message. They also counsel with children and families of service personnel across the nation and around the world.
The military is a rich mission field, and we must make the most of the opportunity. Currently, about 150 PCA chaplains serve in the military, both active and reserve. A number of others minister in Veteran's Administration hospitals, the Civil Air Patrol, retirement centers and prisons. Considering that the PCA is a relatively small denomination, we are fortunate to have so many. But we need more!
MNA Chaplain Ministries is enlisting congregations to sponsor our military active duty, Veteran Affairs and Prison Chaplains. Our goal is to enlist three sponsoring congregations for every chaplain who is separated geographically from his home congregation and presbytery. The sponsorship program seeks to enlist prayer support for the sponsored chaplain, his ministry and his family. The chaplain, in turn, commits to providing the sponsoring congregation a quarterly update and specific prayer requests.
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