Dr. Ronnie R. Tejada, 2LT, CH, USAR Chaplain Shares with Us His Story

Ten years ago, during my freshman year attending the Bible School at Los Angeles, California, the Lord put a desire in my heart to serve in the military as a Chaplain. Before migrating to the United States, I worked onboard a cruise ship as a Deck/Technical Clerk. As the office administrator in our department, many crew members, both ratings and officers, would come to my office seeking assistance. I enjoyed helping other people even before I gave my life to Christ. However, while working on board, I went through the toughest years in my life. God restored me from brokenness and depression resulted from devastating divorce from my first marriage. The Lord truly is the God of Restoration!

FROM CALIFORNIA. The ‘Brother to Brother’ mentoring program launched during pandemic 2020!   Minister Daryn West of Mansfield, TX writes, ‘I have found ways to continue to minister to those in need’.  Looking to minister to the young men of the church and community, God allowed for the  building of connections through Zoom.  Over the summer, the ministry was launched as a mentoring connection where young men are able connect and be transparent in their salvation experience.  Daryn reports that zoom sessions are held bi-weekly on Sunday evenings, bringing together young men age 15 thru 25.  Topics such as identity, reality, worldview, and destiny are addressed.  The prayer is ‘to help these young men live victoriously in Christ and build strong Christian foundations’.   Minister West asks for prayer ‘as we seek God together and advance the Kingdom of God; one young man at a time’.