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Chris Lake
Joining the United States Army in 2010, just 2 months after graduating high school, Chris Lake thought he had it all figured out. Over the course of the next eight years, he served in various locations, and in various roles across the United States. This all changed in 2018, however, after an ankle injury that forced him to medically retire. Soon after his separation, God placed a call on his heart to pursue full-time ministry. Chris enrolled at Ozark Christian College where he will graduate with a BA in Christian Ministry in May of 2023. He currently serves as the lead pastor of Cheyenne Wells Christian Church in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.
Do’s & Don’ts in Reaching Veterans
Visiting any Christian bookstore in America, you will find a section of books with lists of helpful strategies or ideas for various topics, such as 7 keys to grow your church, 10 steps toward being smarter with your money, or 5 ways to win in life. While these strategy books may be helpful to some,...
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Some Ideas for Reaching Veterans through Your Church
In my previous article “A Suffering Group We’ve Largely Forgotten,” I addressed the way in which the church has struggled to provide holistic care for the military veterans within our communities. I am both a lead minister and a veteran, and I am passionate about mobilizing churches to minister to veterans; after all, you would...
Chris Lake
A Suffering Group We’ve Largely Forgotten
If I told you that there is an entire group of people within the United States that has seemingly been forgotten by the church, would I pique your interest? Maybe so, but if not, what if you were to discover that this group of people is taking their own lives at a staggering number of...
Chris Lake