Testimonies about Chaplains

“Several medical staff commented that having the RRT chaplains made a difference in their personal attitude while they served. Some have even said they could not have completed their week of service without the chaplains’ support due to the emotional trauma while working in the cholera clinics.”
–Medical Worker in Haiti

“It was such a blessing for the RRT chaplains to come alongside us. They are compassionate helpers.  The more we are aware of the extent of this disaster, the more plainly we are aware of God's grace expressed through these men and women who helped us in our time of need.”
–Pastor, Yazoo City, Mississippi 

“Following the Virginia Tech shootings, I was given comfort and direction for dealing with my loss from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. They came to me to comfort me and lift me up, and they performed those duties with great professionalism.”
–Neal Turner, Virginia Emergency Services Coordinator, Blacksburg, VA

“The Billy Graham Chaplains have made such a difference here at the shelter. It’s great to see them praying with someone because I know they are really being helped.”
–Red Cross Shelter Manager, Shreveport, LA

“If it wasn’t for the “Blue Shirts” I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t have made it after the storm.”
–Deputy Greg Hauck, St. Bernard’s Sheriff’s Department, Chalmette, LA

“I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the BGEA chaplains.  They have really been a godsend.  The Care and Comfort Center concept has worked out great here.  The students know what the ‘blue shirts’ are about and there is a level of trust that is great.  Again, words can't express how much we appreciate the BGEA chaplains.”
–Paul Deschenes, Psy. D., Director of Counseling Services, Union University