Armed Forces Ministry
Purpose
The Armed Forces Ministry was established by Pastor West in order to provide a means by which Veterans and active members of the Armed Forces would have the opportunity to participate as a group in spiritual development, Christian fellowship and community outreach. Veterans would also have access to information and support from the Veterans Administration by participating in outreach programs such as job and health fairs, lectures and various other VA programs.
Focus & Goals
The Objective of the Ministry is to provide resources and connections to help all members of the military community. Some of the products and services are LEAP outreach (Counseling). Evangelizing, Transition Assistance, Vocation Rehabilitation Assistance, and Homeless Re-integration. We offer our veterans an opportunity to become followers of Jesus Christ. We provide practical assistance for Military members, veterans special needs individuals, and their families. We assist other Churches in reaching out to their veterans, special needs families, and the community.
Ministry Events
Church-Wide Events
Benefits
Veterans, get to know your benefits and prepare for life changes; deployments. reintegration, education, employment, housing, medical, retirement, and death. There are a number of programs that provide assistance to veterans who are currently serving or received an honorable discharge.
US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
https://www.va.gov/
Military Members & Family
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Texas Veterans Commission
https://veterans.benefits.com/veterands/disability
Medical
www.va.gov/health
Housing
www.benifits.va.gov/homeloans
www.puc.Texas/consumer/lowincome/assistance.aspx
Education
www.tvc.Texas.gov
www.gibill.va.gov
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/survor_dependent_assistance.asp
Burial and Memorial
www.cem.va.gov
Small Business
www.sba.gov
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
www.esgr.mil
Survivors
www.va.gov/opa/persona/dependent_sevivor.asp
Employment
www.usajobs.gov
www.dol.gov/vets
www.houstonveterans.org
www.agif-nvop.org/
