We asked one of our development officers, Kaki Cobb, to bring you an
update on a special outreach we've been offering to our armed forces
chaplains. Here is her report:
As an extension of our mission, Ligonier Ministries
continues to reach out to military chaplains, both at home and abroad,
so that they may be better equipped to minister to their troops. The
primary objective of this outreach is to provide military chaplains
with educational materials to help equip soldiers to come to a deeper
understanding of the Gospel.
Recognizing the significant
financial limitations and budgets of military chaplains, Ligonier
Ministries provides a package of selected teaching materials on a
quarterly basis to military chaplains, free of charge. It is our hope
that these materials will be used in chaplain libraries, small groups,
Bible studies, and personal study.
We worked closely with
several chaplains to develop this program to ensure the materials would
suit the unique ministry needs of chaplains as they minister to their
troops. There has been an extremely positive response with more than 75
chaplains currently enrolled in this program. This is an exciting
partnership, as the chaplains use these resources to minister to
thousands of troops stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Sinai
Peninsula, Korea, Germany, the United States and other regions
throughout the world.
We have received a great deal of positive feedback from participants in this program including the following:
"I
have been using Ligonier materials for Bible studies to airmen on the
flight line. The videos have allowed me to discuss issues and doctrines
that I sometimes find difficult to broach in a diverse environment. The
books and videos are making a significant impact on the ministry here
in Okinawa."
-- Captain Montgomery B. Kirk, Okinawa, Japan
"I
wanted to say thank you for the recent shipment of Ligonier
resources. I am overwhelmed at the incredible blessing. The resources
are a boost to my growth and will be used to help others. I am
especially grateful for the Reformation Study Bible. I know this comes
at a tremendous cost to your ministry. Thank you again for your
generosity."
-- Captain Brendon O'Dowd, Charleston Air Force Base, SC
If you are a chaplain, or know someone who would benefit from our military chaplains program, please send us an email or call 407-333-4244.
We
hope to continue this important outreach program for many years to
come. Our budget for this outreach is more than $20,000 each
year so we say "thank you" to those who financially support us, especially our Ministry Partners. You help expand the
ministry in ways that we will never be able to measure this
side of heaven. If you would like to support this outreach, or the general work
of Ligonier Ministries, please contact us at 800-435-4343, or donate
online here. Any funds received in excess of expenses will be applied to additional ministry outreach.
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