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ROTC Local Leader: Dr. Larry D. Sherbondy, Lt
Col, USAF (Ret). Phone: 719-761-1924 Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Contact me for meeting […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Michelle Taylor, USAF (Ret) and Mr. Steve Taylor. Phone: (517) 243-9441 Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Contact:
COL Chris Reddish, USA (Ret). Phone: (910) 728-0082. Email:
[email protected]. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Contact: Lt
Col Mike Fenimore, USAF (Ret). Phone: (443) 510-3032. Email:
[email protected]. I am a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) pastor. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Contact: Lt
Col Dave and Sarah Southall, USAF (Ret). Phone: (931) 200-8521. Email:
[email protected]. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local fellowship. I was the Senior Chaplain for Washington Dulles International Airport (Metropolitan Washington Interfaith Chapels MWAA) and currently teach at Central Baptist Church of […]
Contact: Lt
Col Noah E. Gudel, USAF (Ret). Phone: (205) 223-1890. Email:
[email protected]. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Area Coordinator:
Col Scotty & Joelyn Nowlin, USAF (Ret). Email:
[email protected]. Phone: (385) […]
Local Leader:
COL(CH) David Bowlus, USA. Phone: (912) 844-4898, Email:
[email protected]. Day & Time: This fellowship meets on Fridays at 1900. It generally has a junior officer focus. Please contact me for more […]
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Contact:
COL Kevin & Adra Bouren, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (512) 299-1357 OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Contact: Ch(Lt
Col) Andrew McIntosh, USAF. Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Local Leader:
COL Justin & Beth Pritchard, USA. Email:
[email protected] Phone: (907) 306-5375 Day & Time: We host a military-focused family home group on Sunday afternoons from 1300 – 1430. We currently have Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard servicemembers and family attending. The home group is also affiliated with OceanPointe Christian Church in Newport, […]
Contact:
COL Alicia GB Smith, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (571) 278-5122 OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Hospitality Home:
COL Laurence and Tracey Mixon, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 270-8627 Additional information: We welcome guests for an overnight stay or even just a meal. Our home is 15 minutes from I-95. We can accommodate 5 comfortably and can make room for more. Pets are welcome in the […]
ROTC Contact:
Col Dan Moy, USAF (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 298-9497 Adjunct faculty, UVA Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. OCF Contact for UVA JAG School, ROTC, and military veteran students. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Hospitality Home:
Col Scotty & Joelyn Nowlin, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 232-3950 Additional Information: We welcome up to 6 guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We are just east of Hill AFB in Mountain Green, UT. Please note that we have two German Shepherd dogs and three […]
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Hospitality Home:
Col. Barry and Cortney Murphy, USAF Email:
[email protected] Additional Information: We welcome families for an overnight stay or just for a meal. Multiple twin-sized beds and a separate bathroom are available. No pets, […]
Contact:
Col. Barry and Cortney Murphy, USAF Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Hospitality Home: Lt
Col Ryan and Sally Avery, USAF Email:
[email protected] Phone: (720) 412-2710 Additional information: We love Christ and would love to have guests. We can provide for a meal and/or an overnight stay for up to four. Our home has two guest bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. We have two outdoor cats and no pets in our […]
ROTC Local Leaders:
COL (R) Steve and LTC (R) Sue Sobczak Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: We meet at The Citadel. Please contact us for fellowship time and […]
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Hospitality Home:
Col Keagan & Dottie McLeese, USAF Email:
[email protected] Additional Information: We welcome you for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We can accommodate up to four guests. No pets, […]
Hospitality Home: Lt
Col Tripp and Carly Johnson Email:
[email protected] Phone: (719) 331-0522 Additional information: We’re a homeschooling family in Hallasan Tower. We welcome you for a meal or an overnight […]
Contact: Lt
Col Carly and Tripp Johnson, USAF Email:
[email protected] Phone: (719) 331-0522 OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may be interested in establishing a local […]
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Central Regional Coordinator: Col Houston and Tami Waring, USAF (Ret). Email: […]
Hospitality Home:
COL Steve Schmidt, USA Phone: (913) 680-7837 Email:
[email protected] Additional Information: We welcome you as our guest for a meal or an overnight stay. We can host up to four guests between a spare bedroom upstairs and an air mattresses downstairs. We have two dogs who love all humans and can support hosting pets with some prior […]
Local Leader:
Col. Chet and Michelle Arnold, USMC (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 945-5349 Day and Time: Wednesdays at 1800 in our home in north Pensacola. Contact us for […]
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Hospitality Home:
COL Verner and Virginia Kiernan, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (870) 370-2086 Additional Information: We can provide a meal and overnight stays for 4 singles or a family of up to 8. We have 3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a crib. Our home is only 20 minutes from popular attractions. No pets, please, as we already have two cats and a […]
Hospitality Home:
Col Denny and Mrs. Sharrie Danielson, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 582-8929 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 4 to 6 people. We live south of Charlotte, NC, within 65 miles of Shaw AFB and Ft. Jackson. Our home is not easily accessible for handicap requirements. If have a dog, if you have allergies. We prefer not to host animals but will consider kenneling in the garage/patio for extenuating […]
Contact: Lt
Col Robert G Branham, USAF, Phone: (757) 232-7628, Email:
[email protected]. OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
Contact:
COL Basil Catanzaro, USA (Ret) Phone: (910) 286-1170 Email:
[email protected] OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
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Hospitality Home:
COL Rob & Rhonda Humphrey, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (512) 718-9302 Additional Information: Located just about 25 minutes east of Austin. We can provide an overnight stay (up to 4 guests) AND a meal. We have two bedrooms with queen sized beds, and space for an RV with hookups. Kids are […]
Contact:
COL Vernon Allison, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 389-7052 OCF Contacts are available to provide local […]
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Local Leader: Lt
Col Brett and Katie Dorey, USAF. Email:
[email protected]. Phone: (703) 946-5921. Day & Time: Potluck supper and Bible study on Thursdays at 1730. Children are welcome. Please contact us for further […]
Hospitality Home:
COL Bob & Jane Baer, USA. Email:
[email protected] We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for up to four individuals. We welcome children, but please note that ours is not a baby-safe home. Pets will need to be crated or kept in a carrier for some portions of the day. We are also OCF Bible study contacts and leaders; you’re welcome to join us. Contact us for directions and more […]
Contact:
Col. Ken Crane, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Contact:
Col. Ken Crane, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Mountain Central Regional Coordinator: COL Steve and Miriam Shambach, USA (Ret). Email: […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Rob Crespo, USAF, Email:
[email protected], Phone: (907) 726-3752, OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Pacific Northwest Regional Coordinator: Col Larry and Bobbie Simpson, USAF (Ret). Email: […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col Jay Pullins, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (907) 244-3369, Day and Time: This community is open to anyone who desires to be empowered and equipped to make disciples of Jesus and grow as a missionary ambassador. We usually meet on Friday evenings. Please contact me for […]
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Local Leader:
COL Brian McNaughton, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (210) 793-5815 Day & Time: Fellowship group in the Aurora/Centennial area. Please contact me for meeting dates and […]
Contact:
COL Frank Bragg, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (443) 370-6135 OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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ROTC Contact:
COL Pat & Heather Seiber, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (979) 255-8981 OCF contacts are available to provide local information. We love providing a little bit of a “home away from home” for Texas A&M Cadets – particularly […]
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Local Leader:
COL Chad & Elizabeth Ramskugler, USA Email:
[email protected] Phone: (414) 458-4460 Local Groups: Wednesdays at 1730 for dinner and small groups at the Main Post Chapel (or Navigators at 1800 at Specker Chapel). There is also a student officer dinner and small group on Tuesdays at 1800 at the Digital Training Facility adjacent to the MSCoE building. Reach out with any […]
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Col James Holland, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (571) 462-7899 OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Jeff and Kim Miller, USAF Email:
[email protected] Phone: (662) 425-1878 OCF contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Local Leader: Lt
Col James Phillips, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (850) 999-3171 Additional Information: Sundays @ 1800 (6pm). Small group study for young singles. Hosted by husband and wife with passion for young adults. Home cooked meal […]
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Area Coordinator:
Col Tim and Jennifer Hale, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (585) 220-9613 Additional Information: I am happy to help connect anyone in the southern mid-west region with a fellowship! From ROTC cadets/midshipman to retired families like mine, we all NEED to be engaged in Christian fellowship in order to grow closer to Him, to be better leaders, better family members and resilient […]
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Col) Jeff Granger, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (831) 884-3799 OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Local Leader:
COL Jess and Sarah Curry, USA. Email:
[email protected] Phone: (931) 561-9288 Additional Information: Currently gathering with family fellowships once a month on Saturdays or Sundays; please contact us for more information. All soldiers and civilians associated with the Arsenal and their families are […]
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Hospitality Home:
COL Tom and Amy Matelski, USA, Email:
[email protected], Phone: 808-673-1574. Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We are able to host a single family but have limited space for pets. Located in a military housing area with open […]
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Hospitality Home: Lt
Col Bill Van Horn, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (303) 596-3615. Additional Information: We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 2 to 4 people. We love guests and are frequent hosts. Our home is great for pets and […]
ROTC Ministry: Dr. Larry D. Sherbondy Lt
Col, USAF (Ret) Director of ROTC Ministry Email:
[email protected], Cell: (719) […]
Local Leaders:
COL Tom and Amy Matelski, USA, Email:
[email protected], Phone: 808-673-1574, Day & Time: TBD until October 2024. Contact us in the […]
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COL Mike Runey, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Hugh & Maria Hamilton, USAFR (Ret), Email:
[email protected], OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Area Coordinator: CH(COL) Ron Huggler, USA (Ret), Email: […]
Contact:
COL Basil Catanzaro, USA (Ret) Phone: (910) 286-1170 Email:
[email protected] OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Robert G Branham, USAF, Phone: (757) 232-7628, Email:
[email protected]. OCF contacts are available to provide local information and may be able to help establish local […]
Hospitality Home:
COL Robert Jassey, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (256) 861-6456. We have two guest rooms and can provide an overnight stay and a meal. Please contact us for directions and more […]
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Col Scott and Carolynn Johnson, USAF. Phone: (385) 383-1866. Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Local Leader:
COL Stephen Shambach, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected], Phone: (719) 447-5505, Day and Time: Thursday nights, 1900 to 2030. We meet at various locations. Please contact me for […]
Hospitality Home:
COL Tom Belote, USAR (Ret) Email:
[email protected], Phone: (301) 542-4461, Can provide an overnight stay and a meal for 2 […]
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Contact:
Col.Daniel Waters, USAF(Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (813) 690-8505 OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
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Contact: Lt
Col David & Anne Luginbuhl, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Professor at Samford University. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
ROTC Local Leader:
Col Tony & Tracy Abernathy, USAF, Email:
[email protected], Phone: 757-256-9630 Day & Time: This is a cadet Bible study that meets on Sundays @ […]
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COL Steve and Mrs. Kirstin Berger, USA, Email:
[email protected], Phone: (813) 382-7178, OCF contacts are available to provide local information. We are looking to grow OCF Bible Studies on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, and Hampton […]
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Contact:
COL Ric & Lisa Schumacher, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (509) 339-3804, OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local fellowship. We are a homeschooling […]
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COL Bob Meier, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], OCF contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Hospitality Home: Lt
Col Tom and Jan Falconer, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Phone: (719) 661-2442 Additional Information: Willing to provide either a meal if you’re just passing through or overnight stay. Can accommodate 6+ guests. Contact for directions and other […]
Local Leader:
COL (Ret) Christopher Christon, Email:
[email protected], Cell: 910-978-8085, Day & Time: Saturdays at 1830. Our group meets in our […]
Coordinator: Lt
Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Cell: (719)661-2442, Region: Includes ROTC locations between New Mexico State University, University of Texas-El Paso, University of Wyoming, University of Utah, and Texas Tech. Lt
Col (Ret) Falconer introduces and mentors cadets and midshipmen in the OCF Ministry model to become servant leaders who integrate their faith and profession to take up the mantle of spiritual leadership within the military community. He also organizes an annual Rocky Mountain ROTC Retreat at Spring Canyon, OCF’s Retreat and Conference Center just west of Buena Vista, CO. He also seeks to find retired OCF […]
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Col Roger & Kristin Gerber, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Cell: (703) 229-7774. OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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Contact: Lt
Col Jeff and Grace Silliman, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Cell: (567) 298-5416, OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
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MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP BREAKFAST Leader:
Col Mike Martin, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Cell: (334) 538-3728, Day & Time: Fri 0600-0700, Meets at Cracker Barrel in […]
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Area Coordinator:
COL Mark & Sharon Haseman, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected] Contact me to get connected to local fellowship in the Carlisle Barracks […]
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Local Leader:
COL Ed Murdock, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1400 to 1600. Meets in member’s […]
Local Leader:
COL Mark Haseman, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Cell: 717-462-0419, Day & Time: Mondays at 1900 – 2030. Meets in member’s […]
Local Leader:
COL Chris Bado, USA (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Day & Time: Thursdays, 1830-2000. Meets in member’s […]
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NCR Planning Team Coordinator:
COL John M. Demko, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col Ed & Elizabeth Lorenzini, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Fridays at 1830. Please contact us for additional […]
Local Leader:
COL Bob & Jane Baer, USA Email:
[email protected], Phone: (703) 459-8550 Day & Time: Wednesdays at 1900, meets at leader’s […]
Local Leader:
COL John & Judy Rossi, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Meets on Tuesdays at […]
Local Leader:
COL Bob & Jane Baer, USA. Email:
[email protected] Phone: (703) 459-8550. Day & Time: Wednesdays at 1900, meets in the fellowship group leader’s […]
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[…]together to deepen their faith and answer The Call of Jesus for Military Leaders. Our speaker is Col Darren Duke, USMC. Discussions will be facilitated by a Junior Officer Panel and a Senior NCO Panel. White Sulphur Springs is beautiful in the winter. You can look forward to outdoor actives such as hiking, ice skating (weather permitting) as well as climbing wall, an ice cream social or just sitting by the fire with time to read your Bible. COST: $95 Cadet/Midshipman, $176 Single adult, $310 Cadre couple (10% discount company grade) RSVP: Fill out the online registration form at the […]
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Field Staff: Lt
Col Paul and Janee Homan, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: 719-357-7554, Please contact us for information about the multiple fellowship groups for Cadets, Active Duty members, and Families at […]
Local Leader:
COL Arnie & Lois Ahnfeldt, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Thursdays @ 1930 in members’ homes, Southside/Ft […]
Director:
Col Kim Hawthorne, USAF (Ret),
[email protected] Office Phone: 719-395-2328 Additional contact: […]
Local Leader and Area Coordinator:
COL John & Eva Haddick, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected], Home phone:235-565-1223. Additional Info: Multiple studies in the Fort Lewis and McChord AFB […]
Local Leader:
COL Ray Rasmussen, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Tuesdays at 1830 (Pacific time) via Zoom. Please contact me for meeting […]
Contact: Lt
Col Steve & Jana Plank, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Local Leader: CH(
COL) Ron & Sue Huggler, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Thursdays at 1900. Meets at the leader’s home. This is a Permanent Party […]
Local Leader: CH(
COL) Ron Huggler, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Wednesdays at 1900. Fellowship group oriented on students of the Captain’s Career Course. Meets at the leader’s home. Contact for […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col Ed & Elizabeth Lorenzini, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Day & Time: Fridays at 1830. Please contact us for more […]
Local Leader:
COL Ken & Beth Tarcza, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Contact us for fellowship group meeting […]
Local Leader:
COL Rick & Chadine Koethe, III, USA (Ret) Phone: (843) 360-3070 Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Contact us for meeting […]
Area Coordinator: Lt
Col Doug & Mary Dickson, USAF. Email:
[email protected], Phone: (843) 437-3771. Contact, eastern Charleston:
COL Pete and Mrs. Fisher, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected], Phone: (571) 334-2286. Contact, Joint Base Charleston: Charles Wolf. Email:
[email protected], Phone: (210) […]
Local Leader:
COL Jef Troxell, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Mondays, 1830-2030. Meets in member’s homes. Please contact me for more […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col Timothy M. Loucks, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Tuesdays at 1130-1230, in Bldg 3001 Chaplain’s Office, next to the main […]
Local Leader:
COL Steve & Carleene Myer, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Sundays at 1800. Contact us for […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col Jim & Melanie Wamhoff, Jr., USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] or
[email protected] Day & Time: Thursdays at 1815. Call 701-240-5021 for location […]
Contact:
COL Bill & Maria Montgomery, III, USA (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
Local Leader:
COL Jackie D. Kem, USA (Ret) Day & Time: Wed at 1900 Email:
[email protected] Leavenworth Home Bible Study, Contact for info. Additional Contact: LTC Charles S. Owen, USA (Ret), […]
Local Leader:
COL & Mrs. John J. Rossi, USA (Ret). Email:
[email protected] We meet on Tuesdays at 1930. Contact us for further […]
Local Leader: Lt
Col David Bjornson, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] Day & Time: Wednesdays at 0630. Base Chapel Annex, Men’s […]
ROTC Contact: Lt
Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected], OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Contact:
Col Paul McIntosh, USAF, Email:
[email protected], Day & Time: Thursday evenings at the Doss Aviation Initial Flight Training Facility. OCF contacts are available to provide local […]
ROTC Contact: Lt
Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret) Email:
[email protected] OCF Contacts are available to provide local information and may assist in establishing local […]
Area Coordinator: Lt
Col Tom Falconer, USAF (Ret). Email:
[email protected], Multiple studies in the area. Please contact me for […]
Local Leader:
COL Steven and Mrs. Kirstin Berger, USA Email:
[email protected], Phone: (813) 382-7178, Day & Time: Thursdays at 1900. Group meets at the fellowship group leader’s home. Call or email for more […]
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[…]mentoring, equipping, and encouraging others. Nominated by: CAPT Chris Blake, JAGC, USNR; COL Hunt Kerrigan, ANG; Col Mike Martin, USAF (Ret.); COL Mike Tesdahl, USA (Ret.) LTC Eric Hathaway, USA Education: University of Southern Mississippi, BS, 1994 Present assignment: CGSC instructor, Fort Leavenworth, KS Ministry involvement: OCF member since 2007, Bible study leader, Fort Leavenworth, KS; post coordinator, Fort Sill, OK Personal testimony: My father was saved as a U.S. Air Force airman and later became a pastor, passing on his faith and patriotism to all his children. I claim the earliest salvation of Christ as seen in Psalm […]
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by Col Larry & Bobbie Simpson, USAF (Ret.) A close look at thriving Christian marriages reveals intentionality–a purposeful plan and pursuit of spiritual growth, revealing its depth in increasing relational service and contentment. At Puget Sound’s recent Climb On! Regional Training Conference for equipping OCF members, we challenged couples to resist going through the motions of marriage and lukewarm service to one another. Christian military marriages thrive when couples purposely: Open the dialogue box-and keep it open Seek to understand your wife or husband’s need, goal, or point of view Commit to caring for the other’s concerns Catch, pray for, […]
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[…]with others. Important: To improve from there, OCF encourages that at least once a year the leader collect feedback by using the feedback form available on the OCF website. Growing OCF Groups Caution: if the group gets too large to comfortably fit the venue (work meeting or home living rooms) the experience can become less personal and the motivation to bring in new participants diminishes. If your group has more than twelve regular attendees each week, you should pray about dividing into two groups–if, when, and how. Knowing the importance of small, growing OCF groups to the lives of our […]
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by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?’ ‘Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,’ Elisha replied (2 Kings 2:9). Elisha’s request prompts me to ask myself: How far am I willing to go with God? Elijah’s successor was willing to go all the way and beyond. What can we glean from Elisha’s request for “a double portion” as it relates to Christian leadership? First, Elisha’s bold request reminds me that God always has a plan for the […]
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by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “Then the Lord answered Job out of the storm. He said: ‘Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.'” (Job 38:1-3). From my experience, most leaders don’t care to have their decisions challenged. This is particularly true, I believe, when the pace is fast and compliance must be immediate. In our leaders’ devotion this morning, someone commented, “There are some things you are not supposed to understand.” This was certainly the case with Job. For all of […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV) What is your synonym for fear? Is it trepidation, apprehension, alarm, or dread? Whatever your definition, that is the side of 2 Timothy 1:7 you need to address. My synonym for fear is anxious. I think I fear little, but I admit that I can get anxious about a thing or two. As recently as yesterday, I became anxious over an issue. Then I read 2 Timothy 1:1-14 for a full appreciation of Paul’s […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened” (Acts 5:5). A close reading of Acts 5:1-11, the account of Ananias and Sapphira’s deceit, should lead one to conclude that truth is the essential thing. In this perplexing story–which takes place as the early church was forming–maintaining a standard of truth and honesty proved to be the bedrock for the church and our Christian faith. Those endowed with leadership responsibility needed to set and safeguard ethical standards. Many are shocked at the decisive, harsh […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 As a leader, are you ever hesitant or uncertain about how to respond to situations? Are you inclined to give a knee-jerk reaction or are your responses more often guided by the Lord’s true wisdom? Do you experience compassion-level fluctuations, that is, sometimes your actions reflect spiritual wisdom and at other times seem void of anything resembling those guided by the Holy Spirit? At the heart of these […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.'” (Luke 5:5). To me, Luke 5:5 is a curious object lesson. On the one hand, Peter, a skilled fisherman, could have been insulted that Jesus asked him to demonstrate once more what he had repeatedly failed at throughout the night. On the other hand, Jesus allowed him the opportunity to demonstrate faith and trust. One might ask: Did Simon really fail, or was his unproductive fishing tied to Christ’s master plan […]
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by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24). I think that deep down inside most of us generally have a sense of how to respond to adversity and challenging circumstances. So the question isn’t “What should I do?” but “How will I choose to respond?” Will you succumb to the demands of the event or will your response come from the foundation of your spiritual life? Jesus said that everyone who hears and acts on […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit’ says the Lord almighty” (Zechariah 4:6). As leaders, in our zeal to do and accomplish, how closely do we follow God’s divine guidance? Yes, we should have passion for our work, and we should strive to do things in community with others, but does our agenda cloud our thinking? The desire of the children of Israel, returning home after seventy years of exile, was to see the temple rebuilt. As far as Israel was concerned, restoration of the temple was job one-a goal which […]
by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret.) “‘My food,’ said Jesus, ‘is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work'” (John 4:34). What happens when the Christian leader stays true to the task and maintains focus despite signs of indifference or rejection? He finds satisfaction in a job well done and his efforts benefit those he is called to serve. The courageous leader who stays true to the task ultimately helps others become better people. From a close reading of John 4 Jesus models leadership that bridges cultural divides and does not quit at signs […]
by COL Rich Goldsmith, USA It is really pretty easy to start an OCF group. You have already overcome the greatest hurdle we commonly encounter-finding someone who will take the initiative. We often say that all it takes to start an OCF group is one person who will say, “Hey! My house, Tuesday, 7 o’clock. Bring your Bible!” Many a successful OCF group has started with just those simple words. Here are a few things, besides your valuable initiative, to consider: Before the First Meeting 1. Find a wingman. It may be your spouse or another couple if you are […]
by COL Al Shine, USA, Retired What is the relationship between Christians and politics? What are our duties as citizens, first of the Kingdom of God, and secondarily, but not unimportantly, as representatives of that Kingdom to and among the kingdoms of men? After studying Scripture, history, and current events, my conclusion is that God is neither Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. I believe that in most elections and issues of political policy there is no clear-cut biblically Christian position, and to assume that there is: Divides the church along lines for which we have no biblical mandate, Closes […]
by COL Al Shine, USA, Ret & COL Don Snider, USA, Ret. It was Thursday of a very intense and exciting week at White Sulphur Springs where we had been focusing on the role of the Christian officer (or officer-Christian) in his or her profession. Through Paul’s letter to the believers at Colossae, God challenges us that “just as we received Christ Jesus as Lord,” we are called to “continue to live in him.” This means that if we are military officers, we are to continue to live in Christ in the role of military officer. But we also have […]
[…]be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16) in these times of challenge. COL Douglas Mastriano is currently at the US Army War College, a member of the 2010 Class. This article was printed in the August 2010 issue of […]
by Col James R. Downey, USAFR (Ret.) When I was on the faculty of the Army War College one of my favorite questions to ask of visiting senior leaders, especially general officers, was “What are you reading right now?” That open-ended inquiry was usually quite telling as to how engaged those leaders were in their own continuing growth and professional development. Those who said they were too busy to read had let the tyranny of the urgent capture them. The ones who were engaged impressed me with the breadth and depth of what they were reading. Some even suggested that […]
[…]summer I participated for the first time in Rocky Mountain High (RMH) at Spring Canyon in Colorado. What a rush! Since I’m not in my twenties anymore, I was a little bit anxious about my physical abilities. And while climbing a 14,000-foot peak is physically challenging and quite a workout, I was delighted to discover it wasn’t that tough. The guides’ encouragement was more than enough to keep me motivated. On day one we tackled the vertical wall climb, mine field, and low rope exercises — both with and without blindfolds. In addition to being great fun, they helped us […]
[…]2010 mission, taking parts for an observation deck and a new room for the ISS, was piloted by Col Terry Virts Jr., USAF. The very next space shuttle mission was in April with former OCF Council member Col Jim Dutton, USAF, piloting Discovery, taking a module filled with science racks for use in the ISS’s’ […]
[…]OCF member CH(CPT) Steve Satterfield in the October 2009 CONNECTED, at an outreach in Afghanistan. COL Teetsel contacted CH Satterfield and Operation Iraqi Children (OIC), which was established by Sinise, School supplies, clothes, shoes, etc., were sent to Afghanistan. SPC William Seo, an OCFer who started Project Help Afghanistan while deployed, was sent those supplies and he invited Sinise to be a part of the distribution. Pictures–with SPC Seo in a couple of them–from that November 2009 outreach, are shown as Sinise talks to Bonnie Hunt on her TV […]
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[…]from remarks originally presented to a group of Christian officers attending Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. William J. (Joe) Shirey, (Colonel, USAF, retired), was commissioned from the Air Force Academy in 1976. He was an F-16 Squadron Commander and served in various staff assignments in NATO, the Pentagon and Air Combat Command. He retired in 2001. He and his wife, Johanna, have four daughters: Sarah, Katie, Rebecca, Emily. They have been actively involved in OCF and other military ministries since entering the […]
[…]Tesdahl, USA (Ret.) This recent discussion, which took place online between a West Point Cadet and COL Mike Tesdahl, provides food for thought for young Christians as well as for those who are trying to be a resource. Letter From a Cadet (via email) To whom this may concern (I think it may be someone called Papa T?): I’m not really sure why I am writing this. Actually, as I write I am scratching my head wondering what I am doing, but I feel strangely led to do it, so here I am. I grew up in a Christian home, […]
[…]at White Sulphur Springs Conference Center during the Easter retreat are exercising leadership. A colonel who has been selected for promotion to brigadier general acting as the registrar for a LEAD! is exercising leadership. An area coordinator organizing the leaders of all Christian ministries at the installation is exercising leadership. Our chief means of encouraging and equipping officers for biblical leadership and effective ministry is-and will remain-the small group. I get really encouraged when I see the young officers leaving Pensacola eager to get involved in military ministry; when Christian officers deploy to Southwest Asia and want to immediately start […]
[…]followers to lead—stepping into the shoes of our now-deployed supervisor, Bible study leader, or colleague. As Christian officers desiring to exercise biblical leadership—faced with constant flux and in the process of growing in our capacity to lead—how can we best prepare for our next leadership role? I offer you three “looks.” Look Back Taking a reflective pit stop is critical, especially at our Indy 500 pace. “Experience is the best teacher” is a common, but incorrect, adage. Leadership experts now attest that evaluated experience is the best teacher. Here are a few questions to consider before you move to from […]
[…]“Character makes trust possible. And trust makes leadership possible” (p. 47). Similarly, J. Collins in his best-selling book Good to Great, points out one unexpected finding regarding leadership, “Whether someone is the ‘right person’ has more to do with character traits and innate capabilities than with specific knowledge, background, or skills” (p. 64). All leaders have strengths and weaknesses. However, a leader can overcome these weaknesses if he or she possesses strong character. The reverse is not usually true. Integrity is the foundation of our character; those around us must see it in both our personal and professional walk. In […]
[…]military principles of war apply to Christian living? When I learned these principles in Air War College, I found all of them in the Bible. Later I applied them to Christian living. The military definition of Unity of Command (UOC) is: “For every objective, one person is responsible for war-fighting decisions.” 1 Our military has a Commander-In-Chief (CINC), the President of the United States. As CINC, he is ultimately responsible for war-fighting decisions. However, he does not personally make all war-fighting decisions. He delegates decision-making down through the chain of command; this is called centralized control with de-centralized execution. The […]
[…]Introduction We developed this booklet for officers who have reached the rank of lieutenant colonel, commander, or higher ranks. As a ministry that works specifically within the military, we realize that promotion to these ranks places you in a significant position of seniority within your service. This will place additional responsibilities on you and your family, responsibilities that will increase with continuing promotions. “Senior Officer” may seem an ambiguous term. We have chosen to define it starting at the rank of lieutenant colonel or commander because of the command opportunities and decision-making positions available to officers of such rank. We […]
by COL Barry Willey, USA (Ret.) > PDF Version “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 “Choosing the Harder Right” When I learned back in October of 1970 of the tragic death in battle of my friend and spiritual mentor at West Point, Jon Shine, and thought of the powerful and eternal impact he had on my life, and that of so many others, I committed then to telling his amazing story to others. His selfless lifestyle and […]
[…]married Gail while a student at the Infantry Officer’s Basic Course and they headed to Colorado for a short stint before he deployed to Vietnam. A good friend of Gail and Jon and former Executive Secretary of the Officer’s Christian Fellowship (OCF), Paul Pettijohn remembers some quality time with the two of them while they vacationed at the OCF’s Colorado retreat center, Spring Canyon, located a couple of hours from Fort Carson. “I vividly remember going to their chalet to talk with them about getting ready to be apart and to prepare for his going into harm’s way. Jon was […]
[…]and reprinted by permission of Officers’ Christian Fellowship of the USA, Englewood, Colorado. Authored by Colonel Barry Willey, USA (Ret.). All rights reserved.” Copyright Information 2004 Colonel Barry Willey, USA (Ret.), by special arrangement with Officers’ Christian Fellowship of the USA. No portion of this article may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any way–electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or other–except for brief quotations in printed review, without prior permission of the publisher. Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible: New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing […]
by COL Don M. Snider, USA (Ret.) The author spoke on fulfilling the obligations of a commission at an ROTC Commissioning Ceremony at the University of California, Los Angeles. His remarks follow. This is clearly a wartime moment, one of great poignancy for each of you and your families and dear friends gathered here. It is also perhaps one of great ambiguity since we do not really know how we, as a nation, are progressing in the Iraqi war, and yet recognize that you may well join it in just a matter of months. I am speaking of the ambiguity […]
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[…]and DO your job well. Only then will you earn the respect of your peers and the right to be heard (Col. 3:23, 24). Be reliable and take the initiative when opportunity arises. TIP: Avoid complaining. A common tendency in any workplace is to complain. Do your job as unto the Lord (Phil. 2:14, 4:11). 8. Decide now what kind of SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT you will require of a future mate. Will he or she have the same vision for ministry as you? After coming to know Christ, choosing a mate is the most important decision you will ever make. TIP: […]
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[…]An appreciation for and a commitment to the OCF vision, purpose, and mission. (Ephesians 4:11-13, Colossians 3:23, Acts 4:13) Air Force Academy “firsties” sometimes ask: “Why should I have to attend the Basic Course at Maxwell? It just rehashes what I’ve spent four years learning.” Not true! You will build relationships that will last throughout your career, and for the last two weeks of the course, you will interact with NCOs from the Senior NCO Academy. Perhaps the right questions are: “Lord, what is it that You want to teach me while I’m at ASBC? Lord, to whom do You […]
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[…]is his testimony as taken from the Peachtree Corners Baptist Church newspaper by permission of Col. John M. […]
by CH(Lt Col) David Bena, USAF What should you expect from your chaplains? The role of the chaplain is to meet spiritual needs. The chaplain should lead worship, counsel, teach troops, care pastorally for all, encourage ethical conduct, honor the dead, nurture the wounded, and give hope to the weary. But how’s that role fleshed out? I think you should expect a godly person who: Is honest and ethical Really cares about the people in the unit, willing to face opposition in order to make their lot more livable. Will die with you and will not run away. Will pray […]
[…]never wanting to hold things up necessarily, announced, “The chaplain isn’t here yet, so Colonel, you come on up and pray.” I did. Colonels obey command sergeants major if they are smart. Although we had never discussed it, he knew I would be comfortable praying because of the testimony of my life. In each of my assignments, I followed the same script of identifying myself as a Christian as part of my introduction. I also made it a habit to let my actions demonstrate my faith rather than preach with words. It was no secret that I was involved with […]