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Find links to help if you . . .

  • Are (or have been) in the military or part of a military family and would like to find a source of help and encouragement
  • Want to give time or money to a ministry reaching out to military personnel (past and present) and their families
  • Would like to learn how you could start a ministry to the military in your community
American Bible Society. Arm our brave troops with God's Word!

Armed Services YMCA. This organization is supporting our troops and their families through hands-on, innovative programs and services. Learn about ways you can help.
​Cadence International. This ministry is supporting out troops and their families by sharing the gospel and their lives with the military community. You can have a part in this ministry! Here are some ways listed on their website: Serve strategically by sharing the gospel and your life with the military community. Pray faithfully for the military, for Cadence, and for your missionary. Give generously with a donation to staff, ministries, projects, or where needed. Learn more.​
CEF Military Children's Ministry. Visit this site to learn about Child Evangelism Fellowship's ministry to military families. "A Good News Club® is held in a home or school in the military neighborhood that is safe for a child to attend. It is another way to bring the teaching of biblical morality to this neighborhood. It connects the child and family to others where they live developing a good community spirit. It assists the chaplain in reaching the children during the week and discipling the children in the Word of God." Learn here how you can get involved!​



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​Christian Military Fellowship. We are an Indigenous Ministry providing: Discipleship • Prayer • Community • Support . . . Encouraging Men and Women in the United States Armed Forces, and their families, to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. '

Any believer sincerely able to sign their statement of faith and participation can become a member. Learn more here. 
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Complete Homebuying Guide of Veterans. "VA loans: everything you  need to know."


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​CRU Military. A division of Campus Crusade for Christ). "We are a caring community passionate about connecting the global military community to Jesus Christ. . . . We are a mission organization with over 500 team members worldwide. We help ordinary people with an extraordinary calling to reach military service members for Jesus Christ. Join hundreds of team members (missionaries, volunteers, and staff) worldwide who have been called just like you!"

Learn how you can get involved. 
​Excellent or Praiseworthy. Read these devotionals written to help military families stay connected during deployments. And consider taking their 40-Day Deployment Dare!

​​Fallen Soldiers March. If you are a veteran or a friend or family member of a veteran and interested in biblical counseling, please visit this site. You will find people who truly care and can help. "The Fallen Soldiers March is taking a hands-on, practical approach to helping our Veterans. I am especially excited about FSM’s vision to provide the type of counsel that comes directly from God’s Word and is empowered by God’s Spirit. This is exactly what our Veterans need to handle their PTSD and all 'Consequences of War,' in a way that glorifies God and provides them true, everlasting healing. In addition to Veterans, Fallen Soldiers March also recognizes the trauma faced by our First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Firemen, EMTs, as well as Nurses and Physicians in our hospitals. We are also offering our counseling to these individuals in recognition of their sacrifice and selfless efforts to help others."
Grants for Veterans. Find free grants for veterans in all 50 states and in major cities. Find grants for rent, housing assistance, help with bills, education grants, medical bills grants, and business grants.

Guideposts. Their stated vision: "To reach and engage military persons with inspirational content, to offer hope through difficult and transitional times. And goal: "Reach active military, veteran’s, their families and chaplains, to encourage them to draw closer to God, offer hope in challenging times and empower them to become ambassadors of faith and Guideposts." Download free e-books and outreach publications. And submit your prayer requests.
Memory Care Resources for Veterans. This website offers a wealth of information about dementia and Alzheimer's and specific information about resources for veterans.



​MilitaryBeliever.com. "Find your place. Connect. Belong. Grow. Serve. Invest. Make a difference,. Leave a lasting footprint. Wherever you live, train, or serve . . ." A place to connect, serve, and grow with military believers, churches, and ministries around the world. An online tool to facilitate those connections effectively for service members and their families wherever they are.

And for you civilians, find out how you can get involved helping.
Military Bible Stick. Provides service members in some of the most dangerous places in the world with God's Word through audio. "As the only item authorized to be worn while in uniform, the military Bible stick has been a valuable partner for our men and women on active duty, providing them a way to listen to scripture as they are able. It contains the entire Audio Drama New Testament and selected Psalms chosen specifically for 'warriors,' yet it’s only about the size of a pack of chewing gum." Be sure to check out their podcast.



​Military Child Education Coalition. The vision of this coalition is to help every military-connected child become college, workforce, and life ready. Visit their website to learn how they are doing this and how you can help.

MCED delivers programs, services, and professional development to meet the needs of military-connect students, parents, and professionals.
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​Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM). MCYM reaches out to teens in military families to love them unconditionally and provide a model of Christian hope through weekly club and fun activities (Club Beyond®).

In addition to club meetings, Club Beyond offers retreats, special activity nights, lock-ins, ski trips, summer camps, and service projects. Leaders also offer a weekly Bible study for those students who want to go deeper in their faith.
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Missions to Military. This ministry exists to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country every day. "Our heart’s desire is to see our nation’s warriors come to know Christ and to live for Him in a transformative way as they serve our country." They do all this through evangelism, discipleship, and local church partnership. I hope you'll visit the site to learn more.

Moms of Marines. An emotional and spiritual support network for moms of US Marines and recruits. Support groups for four phases: awaiting boot camp, in boot camp, active-duty Marine, and veterans from all branches. Also six distinctive support groups for moms. (A friend of mine, Jen Miller, developed this ministry when her son enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2009.)
My Liaison. "The Complete Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Aid for Military Members, Veterans, and Families."
Navigators Military. This ministry has been sharing the gospel with military families since the 1940s. They reach out through Life-to-Life discipleship, Bible studies, and family support. Visit the site to find a Nav community or Nav mentor. Also learn about their discipleship training.




​Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF). The mission: to engage military leaders in biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christlike service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession.

Spend time on this terrific site to learn more about the ministry and how you can get involved!
​Operation We Are Here: Developed by Benita Koeman, a military spouse who has experienced a void of support during a military deployment. This is her way of making a difference for other military families. A wonderful guide to resources for the military and their families and for people wanting to support our troops. They offer a clearinghouse of resources for the military community, practical insights in caring for those serving and their families, an interest-based list for military supports, and free thank-you cards to download, print, and share. Don't miss this one!





​Paws for Purple Hearts. Warriors helping warriors. Offers canine-assisted warrior therapy to help active duty and veterans suffering from trauma. Also service dogs, facility dogs, and dog obedience training. Apply online.
Pointman International Ministries. This is a Christian evangelical service organization. They act as a referral service to connect hurting veterans and their families with support and fellowship. The support groups are available at no charge. Learn more by visiting their website.

Pray for Our Troops. Want to pray for our troops and their families but not sure how to pray? Visit this Find Christian Links page.

San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM). A Christian service to all junior enlisted military families in San Diego County in gratitude for their service. Find out how you can support SDMOM. And consider starting a similar outreach in your area.





​Soldiers Bible Ministry. Soldiers Bible Ministry's goal is to provide complete Bibles (both Old and New Testaments) to men and women in uniform. It was formed to meet the need for complete Bibles and Bible study materials requested by chaplains, Christian leaders, and men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 
Valor. This is a ministry for college and high school ROTC cadets and midshipmen, veterans on college campuses, and cadet officers at military service academies all over the world. "Our hope is to coach cadets in learning how to integrate their military life and faith. When cadets do this well, it enhances what they are already learning through their training – discipline, integrity, devotion, and resilience – sending them into their careers with increased effectiveness as a military officer. We have cadet/midshipmen and veteran communities all over the world. If you would like to know more, please email us at valor@cru.org."
Veteran Car Donations. With money raised from donated vehicles for veterans, this organization works to bridge the gap of service that government alone cannot provide to provide the many needs of veterans and their families.

Veterans Assisted Living Assessment and Benefits. Learn about the benefit programs available from the VA. Assess your eligibility and learn how to apply and what programs are available in your state.

Veterans Guide. An advocacy center called Veterans Guide. Mission: to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more. "We want to make sure vets have all the resources necessary to ensure they struggle with their health and finances as little as possible." Of special interest is their newly created calculator designed to help veterans calculate how much their VA rating should be and how much money they should be getting from the VA. View the calculator here.



​Weekend to Remember. By Family Life. Military-focused marriage retreat sessions. Special Weekend to Remember getaways at select locations that feature a Sunday-morning breakout session just for military marriages.

"We get it: Your military marriage looks different. Deployment, uncertainty, and constant transition pile on the stress of sacrifice. This marriage retreat creates the space to fortify, inspire, challenge, and refresh your relationship with its unique needs."



​Wounded Warrior Project. Through a variety of programs and services, the WWP reaches out to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or would co-incident to military service on or after September 11, 2001.

Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.

Learn how you can get involved in this wonderful outreach.

More Helpful Resources

452505: Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives
By Jocelyn Green / Moody Publishers

This collection of devotions squarely addresses the challenges that military wives face in their day-to-day lives. How can you maintain a strong sense of patriotism without allowing your country to become an idol? What good can possibly come from moving every two to three years? How can you be sure that God has a purpose for your life that is as strong as His purpose for your husband's? The foundation of this devotional is the unchanging character of God and the anchor of Jesus Christ, even amidst the shifting circumstances of a military family.

More Books for Military Families