THE MISSION…
The Church of Bethel’s Family Military Ministry is specifically designed for military members, their families with the mission to grow awareness of our Servicemen and women’s needs. We help provide the proper guidance and direction while fostering a strong, purposeful sense of community through the creation of a welcoming, affirming and caring environment.
WHAT’S NEEDED THE MOST…
Most military members and their families do not wish to be thought of or treated any differently than other people. And, like others, they bring to Bethel’s Family a wide variety of gifts, experiences, and stories of God’s faithfulness in their lives. However, the special circumstances of military life can severely test their faith and spiritual strength. The challenges of reassignments, lengthy separations from loved ones, deployments in harm’s way, dangerous and traumatic experiences, and financial issues may lead to a special need for the fellowship, love, mentoring, and caring that Christians can bring. When church members work together in a ministry to military members, God can turn these challenges into increased avenues of faith for all.
Bethel’s Family Military Ministry fosters a strong, purposeful sense of community through the creation of a welcoming, upholding and caring atmosphere. In that context, our church ministry to the military can provide spiritual solutions for the stresses of military life, including relief and hope for those suffering the destructive effects of combat trauma, and as is the case with many Veterans, PTSD. It is manifested in physical, behavioral, cognitive, emotional and spiritual symptoms, which, if untreated, can last a lifetime.
Job 36:15, “Those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.”
The Church at Bethel’s Family is filled with spiritual opportunities for growth. If there is someone struggling with PTSD or other ailments, know the church truly cares and sincerely want to help. Areas of continued commitment to serve and provide guidance in His name are:
Relationships
- Reestablishing a connection
with family and community
Pastoral Care
- Grief and loss counseling
- Healing for combat trauma
- Marriage counseling
- Overcoming addictions
Care and Support (practical help)
- Before deployments
- During deployments
- After deployments
- After separation from service
Education
- Marriage enrichment
- Parenting
- Finances
Navigating available services
RESOURCES…
Veterans, get to know your benefits and prepare for life changes; deployments, reintegration, retirement and employment. There are a number of programs providing assistance to Veterans who are currently serving or received an honorable or general discharge.
- Military One Source
- Texas Veterans Commission
- http://www.tvc.state.tx.us (Representation, counseling for Veterans & Dependents)
- Medical
- Financial
- Housing
- http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ (VA Home Loan Program)
- https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or 713-794-7848 (HUD-VASH for homeless Veterans)
- https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/lowincome/assistance.aspx (Lite Up Texas)
- Housing Management Assistance 713-497-9649
- Education
- Employment
- Burial and Memorial
- Survivors
- Small Business
- ESGR
Veteran’s Section
- Medical
- Housing
- Financial
- Education
Ministering Section
- Counseling
- Widows and Widowers
- Dependent Outreach (18 and under)
- Burials
- Care Packages
Recruiting Section
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting U.S. Naval Recruiting
6015 Hillcroft St, 6015 Hillcroft Street Ste 1400
Houston, Tx 77081 Houston, Tx 77081
832-594-5905 713-771-3544
U.S. Army Recruiting U.S. National Guard Recruiting
6015 Hillcroft Street, Ste 1400 3218 S Loop West
Houston, Tx 77081 Houston, Tx 77025
713-772-6106 713-664-4293
U.S. Air Force Recruiting U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting
6015 Hillcroft Street, Ste 1420 Gulfgate Center Mall
Houston, Tx 77081 3111 Woodridge Drive, Ste 160
281-773-4680 Houston, Tx 77087
713-641-3559