Bible Way Chaplaincy

Bible Way Chaplaincy Bible Way Chaplaincy is a department of Bible Way Association of Doniphan, Missouri an is a Non-Profi b.

The Chaplaincy will operate in accordance with the following principles:

a. Provision of professional, accountable, holistic pastoral care of victims, patients, staff and emergency care workers, sensitive to the context of the information learned with proximity. Will conduct themselves in a worthy manner with respect and tolerance, between persons and groups belonging to a particular faith or no

faith at all;
c. Inclusiveness in order to promote and enhance the unity and cohesion of the Bible Way Chaplaincy and surrounding area community irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, color, gender, creed, racial, religious or political background;
d. Compliance with relevant local and state laws and policies such as equity and diversity and occupational health and safety in order to provide a safe environment free of discrimination and harassment.

08/31/2026

Nehemiah 8:13–18 tells us about a powerful moment in Israel’s history. The people gathered to hear the Word of God, and as they read it, they discovered something they had neglected, the Feast of Booths. They didn’t simply learn what God had said; they responded by doing what God had commanded.
There is something powerful about rediscovering God’s Word. Sometimes we become so busy with life, ministry, work, and responsibility that we forget to stop and listen. But when we open Scripture with a willing heart, God reminds us who He is, where we have come from, and how we are to live.
The people in Nehemiah didn't respond with reluctance. They responded with obedience, unity, and joy. Verse 17 says, “And there was very great gladness.”
That is a reminder for every chaplain and every person we serve: God’s Word is not merely something to read, it is something to live.
As chaplains, we have the privilege of bringing God's Word into some of life's most difficult moments. We may walk into hospital rooms, jails, homes, accident scenes, or places of grief and uncertainty. We cannot always change the circumstances, but we can point people to the One who remains faithful in the midst of them.
Read the Word. Hear the Word. Obey the Word. And rejoice in the God of the Word.
May we never become so familiar with Scripture that we fail to be changed by it.
“And there was very great gladness.” Nehemiah 8:17

A chaplain may not be a doctor, but God can use a chaplain to bring healing into places where medicine cannot reach.Some...
08/17/2026

A chaplain may not be a doctor, but God can use a chaplain to bring healing into places where medicine cannot reach.
Sometimes healing begins with a conversation. Sometimes it begins with a prayer.
Sometimes it begins with simply sitting beside someone in their darkest hour and saying, "You're not alone."
A chaplain walks into hospitals, jails, emergency scenes, crisis situations, death notifications, family tragedies, and moments of deep uncertainty. We may not be able to change the circumstances, but we can bring something greater into those circumstances:
The presence, hope, and love of God.
Isaiah 53:5 tells us: "By His stripes we are healed."
The ultimate healer is Jesus Christ. A chaplain doesn't heal people the Holy Spirit does. But God allows His servants to become instruments through which His comfort, grace, truth, and healing can flow.
Peter reminds us in 1 Peter 2:24: "By whose stripes you were healed."
What an incredible privilege.
A chaplain can be the person who walks into a broken situation carrying a message of hope.
We can pray with the hurting. We can listen to the grieving. We can encourage the discouraged.
We can stand with families when they don't know what to say.
We can remind people that their circumstances do not determine God's presence.
And sometimes, the greatest healing doesn't happen in the body.
It happens in the heart. A hardened heart softens. A broken spirit finds hope. A guilty soul discovers forgiveness.
A frightened person finds peace. A grieving family discovers that God has not abandoned them.
That is why chaplaincy matters.
We are not merely responding to emergencies. We are carrying the light of Christ into dark places. We are not merely offering words. We are pointing people toward the One who can restore what is broken.
The Bibleway Chaplaincy believes that ministry happens wherever people hurt and there are hurting people everywhere.
So, Chaplain, remember:
You are not the healer. But you can be the vessel.
You can be the voice. You can be the listening ear. You can be the hand extended. You can be the prayer offered.
You can be the reminder that God is still present.
And when God chooses to use you as an instrument of His grace, step into that moment with humility and courage.
Because sometimes God sends a chaplain into the room because someone needs to experience the healing presence of Jesus.
Bibleway Chaplaincy
Serving. Comforting. Ministering. Pointing People to Christ.

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2

In Matthew 10:6–11. Jesus sends His disciples out with clear instruction, but also with a deep purpose: to bring His car...
07/24/2026

In Matthew 10:6–11. Jesus sends His disciples out with clear instruction, but also with a deep purpose: to bring His care to real people in real places.
“Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Jesus begins by emphasizing direction. Chaplaincy work is not random, it is guided. We are called to seek those who are “near to God’s heart” but may feel far from help, hope, and healing. Even when people are searching, sometimes they don’t know where to turn. That’s where we step in.
“As you go, proclaim…”
This message is not only about information, it’s about proclamation. Our calling in chaplaincy is to speak the hope of Christ with compassion: prayer, presence, encouragement, and practical ministry that lifts burdens.
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
Our service is rooted in grace. We don’t give to earn approval. We serve because God has already given. Chaplaincy is an overflow of what we’ve been given, mercy on purpose, love in action, and faith in motion.
Then Jesus gives expectations that shape how we show up:
• Don’t be distracted by what you lack (no extra baggage for the journey).
• Stay attentive to the people you’re sent to, accept support with gratitude.
• Let peace be our first ministry tool. When we enter a space, we carry God’s peace, not confusion.
• If we’re welcomed, rest in the assignment. If people don’t receive us, we still leave with humility and continue the mission.
Bibleway Chaplaincy, this passage teaches us that ministry is both spiritual and practical. We are sent to bring peace. We are called to proclaim hope. We are urged to serve faithfully, without fear, distraction, or delay.
So today, let’s go with hearts ready to help. Let’s listen well, pray earnestly, and serve courageously, trusting that God will meet us where He sends us.
I found in Matthew 10:6–11. Jesus sends His disciples out with clear instruction, but also with a deep purpose: to bring His care to real people in real places.
“Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Jesus begins by emphasizing direction. Chaplaincy work is not random, it is guided. We are called to seek those who are “near to God’s heart” but may feel far from help, hope, and healing. Even when people are searching, sometimes they don’t know where to turn. That’s where we step in.
“As you go, proclaim…”
This message is not only about information, it’s about proclamation. Our calling in chaplaincy is to speak the hope of Christ with compassion: prayer, presence, encouragement, and practical ministry that lifts burdens.
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
Our service is rooted in grace. We don’t give to earn approval. We serve because God has already given. Chaplaincy is an overflow of what we’ve been given, mercy on purpose, love in action, and faith in motion.
Then Jesus gives expectations that shape how we show up:
Don’t be distracted by what you lack (no extra baggage for the journey).
Stay attentive to the people you’re sent to, accept support with gratitude.
Let peace be our first ministry tool. When we enter a space, we carry God’s peace, not confusion.
If we’re welcomed, rest in the assignment. If people don’t receive us, we still leave with humility and continue the mission.
Bibleway Chaplaincy, this passage teaches us that ministry is both spiritual and practical. We are sent to bring peace. We are called to proclaim hope. We are urged to serve faithfully, without fear, distraction, or delay.
So today, let’s go with hearts ready to help. Let’s listen well, pray earnestly, and serve courageously, trusting that God will meet us where He sends us.
I found in Matthew 10:6–11. Jesus sends His disciples out with clear instruction, but also with a deep purpose: to bring His care to real people in real places.
“Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Jesus begins by emphasizing direction. Chaplaincy work is not random, it is guided. We are called to seek those who are “near to God’s heart” but may feel far from help, hope, and healing. Even when people are searching, sometimes they don’t know where to turn. That’s where we step in.
“As you go, proclaim…”
This message is not only about information, it’s about proclamation. Our calling in chaplaincy is to speak the hope of Christ with compassion: prayer, presence, encouragement, and practical ministry that lifts burdens.
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
Our service is rooted in grace. We don’t give to earn approval. We serve because God has already given. Chaplaincy is an overflow of what we’ve been given, mercy on purpose, love in action, and faith in motion.
Then Jesus gives expectations that shape how we show up:
Don’t be distracted by what you lack (no extra baggage for the journey).
Stay attentive to the people you’re sent to, accept support with gratitude.
Let peace be our first ministry tool. When we enter a space, we carry God’s peace, not confusion.
If we’re welcomed, rest in the assignment. If people don’t receive us, we still leave with humility and continue the mission.
Bibleway Chaplaincy, this passage teaches us that ministry is both spiritual and practical. We are sent to bring peace. We are called to proclaim hope. We are urged to serve faithfully, without fear, distraction, or delay.
So today, let’s go with hearts ready to help. Let’s listen well, pray earnestly, and serve courageously, trusting that God will meet us where He sends us.

Service is rarely convenient. It often comes at unexpected times, in difficult places, and during life's most painful mo...
07/16/2026

Service is rarely convenient. It often comes at unexpected times, in difficult places, and during life's most painful moments. A chaplain may be called to comfort a grieving family at midnight, stand beside first responders in the aftermath of tragedy, or simply sit in silence with someone who needs to know they are not alone.
At Bibleway Chaplaincy, we believe service is more than an assignment it is a calling. It requires a compassionate heart, a listening ear, unwavering integrity, and a faith that remains steady when others are struggling to find hope.
Every challenge we face is an opportunity to demonstrate Christ's love in practical ways. We don't always have all the answers, but we can always offer our presence, our prayers, and the hope found in Jesus Christ.
As Paul reminds us:
"Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." 1 Corinthians 15:58
To every chaplain serving in hospitals, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, corrections, military, schools, and communities across our nation: thank you for faithfully answering the call. Your ministry matters. Your service makes a difference. Keep meeting the challenge one person, one family, one conversation at a time.

2026 Missouri First Responders Health and Wellness Conference, taking place September 28-30, 2026, at the Margaritaville...
06/26/2026

2026 Missouri First Responders Health and Wellness Conference, taking place September 28-30, 2026, at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Ozark, MO.
Registration is available for members of the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers, and first responder agency chaplains. The conference is free to attend. Breakfast and Lunch are provided on the 29th and 30th. Lodging is provided if your agency is more than 30 miles from the hotel.

Event Details
• Date: September 28-30, 2026
• Location: Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Ozark, MO
• Capacity: Open to 350 Missouri First Responders and their Spouse/Significant Other

Registration
Registration is open. First year attendees will get priority placement.
https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87DDG7PBfhQHNfE

Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Registration will open July 1.

Join us in supporting the health and wellness of Missouri's First Responders. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference!

If you have any questions:
Attendee Contact: Kelsey Saunders at [email protected]
Exhibitor Contact: Les Martin at [email protected]

As chaplains, we often find ourselves standing beside people during some of life's most difficult moments. We walk into ...
06/06/2026

As chaplains, we often find ourselves standing beside people during some of life's most difficult moments. We walk into hospital rooms, stand with families after tragedy, comfort those facing loss, and encourage those who feel overwhelmed by life's burdens.
Many times, we wonder why we were called to a particular place at a particular moment. Yet time and again, we witness the providential hand of God at work.
Providence is God's unseen guidance and care. It is His sovereign hand directing circumstances, opening doors, arranging encounters, and placing His servants exactly where they need to be. What may appear to be coincidence is often God's divine appointment.
A chaplain may arrive at a scene believing they are there to minister to one person, only to discover that God has prepared them to encourage many. A simple conversation, a prayer offered at the right moment, or a word of hope shared in faith can become part of God's greater purpose.
Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."
As chaplains, we are called to be available, faithful, and obedient. God handles the rest. We may not always see the full impact of our ministry, but we can trust that the Lord is working behind the scenes in ways we cannot imagine.
Today, be encouraged. The same God who guides the stars in the heavens is guiding your steps. Every visit, every prayer, every act of compassion may be part of God's providential plan to touch a life for His glory.

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06/03/2026

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THE POWER OF SACRIFICESacrifice is at the heart of our Christian faith. Before there was an empty tomb, there was a rugg...
06/01/2026

THE POWER OF SACRIFICE
Sacrifice is at the heart of our Christian faith. Before there was an empty tomb, there was a rugged cross. Before there was victory, there was surrender.
Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." (John 15:13)
Sacrifice is more than giving up something it is giving of ourselves for the benefit of others. It is choosing service over selfishness, obedience over convenience, and faith over comfort.
As chaplains, first responders, public servants, and followers of Christ, we understand that meaningful service often requires personal sacrifice. Whether it is sacrificing time with family, personal comfort, sleep, resources, or our own desires, God honors a heart that willingly gives for His glory and the good of others.
Romans 12:1 reminds us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. Every act of kindness, every prayer offered, every life touched, and every burden carried for another becomes an offering unto the Lord.
Today, ask yourself:
What am I willing to sacrifice for Christ?
How can I serve others more faithfully?
What can I lay down so God can be lifted up?
The greatest sacrifices are rarely seen by crowds, but they are always seen by God.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." – Mark 10:45

05/15/2026

No matter where life finds you today in strength or struggle, peace or pressure God’s presence remains constant. A chaplain’s mission is not just to speak hope, but to carry the reminder that Christ walks beside us through every valley and every victory.
Sometimes the greatest ministry is simply being present, listening, praying, and pointing people back to the One who never fails.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
At Bibleway Chaplaincy, we believe no heart is too wounded, no burden too heavy, and no person too far gone for the grace of God. Continue to stand strong, encourage one another, and be the light Christ called us to be.

05/10/2026

From all of us at the Bible Way Chaplaincy, we would like to wish every mother a very blessed and Happy Mothers’ Day.
Today we honor the love, strength, compassion, and godly influence that mothers bring into the lives of their families and communities. Your prayers, sacrifices, and unwavering faith make a lasting difference that only eternity will reveal.
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed...” Proverbs 31:28
May God richly bless each and every mother today with peace, joy, love, and the appreciation you so greatly deserve.

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