The voice of veterans.
The voice of veterans.
Veterans Ministry Initiative is a Christian outreach network organized by the National Religious Broadcasters association (NRB) dedicated to bridging the gap between veterans and the church. We help inspire congregations to establish veterans’ ministry programs and equip them with the resources to minister effectively to veterans.
The initiative connects churches to a network of trusted partners with proven models to build strong, Christ-centered veterans outreach programs. We provide access to faith-based tools, discipleship resources, and communication strategies designed specifically for engaging veterans. Our goal is to see churches not only welcome veterans but walk with them toward healing, purpose, and renewed faith — growing steadily from pilot programs to regional and national impact.
Mission
To inspire and equip churches to launch vibrant veteran ministry programs that welcome all veterans into a community of faith, purpose, and service.
To guide veterans as they transition from serving Christ and country in military life to thriving in civilian life, fostering spiritual growth, healing, and fellowship.
Vision
To see every church in America equipped with a thriving veterans’ ministry that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and glorifies God by empowering veterans to live out their faith.
What We Do
We connect churches with the tools, support, and expertise they need to minister effectively to veterans, ensuring these men and women find a home in the body of Christ where their unique experiences are honored and their calling is renewed.
Start now, ministry or not.
Individuals, churches, and organizations can express their interest in joining the initiative without yet having their own veterans ministry or program in place. Simply complete the interest form, and our team will be in touch with next steps.
FAQs
Why veterans?
The need among veterans is urgent. Most face significant challenges after service, including isolation, loss of identity, and a diminished sense of purpose.
The local church is uniquely positioned to provide the community, spiritual guidance, and hope veterans need. VMI exists to equip churches to meet this moment and serve those who have served our nation.
Why NRB?
NRB’s mission is to advance Christian communication and strengthen the witness of the church. Through the Veterans Ministry Initiative, NRB mobilizes its network of Christian communicators, ministries, and churches to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and help more veterans find community and hope in Christ.
What sets VMI apart?
NRB’s Veterans Ministry Initiative is focused on connecting veterans with the local church.
Rather than creating another standalone program, we are building a network that equips churches with the partnerships and support needed to develop meaningful, Christ-centered veterans ministries.
Resources from NRB Members & Partners
Curated from NRB members and partner organizations, these resources support veterans through multiple channels, offering faith-based tools, outreach, and services to help veterans find healing, community, and purpose.
Armed Services Ministry (ASM), a ministry of American Bible Society, provides Scripture-based resources designed specifically for service members, veterans, and their families. With over 200 years serving the military, their mission is to meet service members, veterans, and military families at their point of need—with God’s Word in a form they can understand, afford, and apply. Whether you’re a chaplain, church leader, or part of the military community, ASM offers multiple programs and resources (linked below), including Operation Recon, Hero Squad, Military Bible Challenge, God Understands, Journey of a Military Wife, and Never Alone.
Through its Warrior Getaway, Joni & Friends serves veterans and their families who have visible or invisible wounds as a result of military service. Warrior Getaways provide a wide range of accessible family activities, powerful speakers, worship, and fellowship with other veterans.
LifeCampUSA provides support, inner strength, and purposeful direction to the lives of young men and young women who lost a father due to the U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, or First Responder service. LifeCampUSA is a multi-day, Gospel-centered camp experience designed specifically for children who have endured the loss of a father in service to our nation or community.
Mighty Oaks provides peer-to-peer Resiliency and Recovery Programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSd) offered at no cost to our Nation’s Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US.
The National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm is devoted to helping veterans navigate the challenges of trauma and transition to achieve their full potential and contribute to every facet of American society.
National Center for Healthy Veterans offers a residential program for veterans and volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved. At Valor Farm, the center empowers veterans to overcome trauma and transition with strength, guiding them toward recovery, resilience, and renewed contribution to the nation.
The Praetorian Project is a family of autonomous churches working together to multiply churches in military communities around the world. Serving active duty service members, military families, veterans, and civilians, the ministry focuses on renewing military communities through gospel-centered church planting and the long-term discipleship of highly transient people. Through its growing network of churches, the Project equips believers to make disciples and advance the gospel wherever military life takes them.
Stronghold Alliance is a faith-based restoration network for America’s protectors. They serve veterans, active duty military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS professionals. Founded and led by a retired Navy SEAL and pastor, Stronghold Alliance restores the men and women who spent their lives running toward danger. They do it through three integrated pillars of restoring the whole person: body, mind, and soul.
VMI Founding Members
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is set to launch its own Veterans Ministry Initiative designed to serve veterans and their families through practical support, advocacy, and spiritual care. Backed by a $100,000 matching grant, the initiative will connect veterans with resources including VA benefits enrollment and disability claims assistance, housing support, employment services, financial counseling, mental health and PTSD referrals, legal aid, and pastoral care. Starting in the fall of 2026, the initiative will also host four annual speaker events featuring nationally recognized leaders who will inspire, inform, and advocate for the veteran community.
First Baptist Dallas Veterans Ministry aims to connect with all military service members, veterans, and their families. This veteran-led ministry is dedicated to the mission of serving veterans and their families. Through shared experiences, mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:24), and individual spiritual development, we inspire engagement in the Great Commission and empower veterans to lead Christ-centered lives—impacting their families, communities, and the world. This ministry is a vital expression of First Baptist Dallas’s mission to transform the world with God’s Word … one life at a time.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13
The mission of the Prestonwood Veterans Organization (PVO) is to connect veterans, active military members, and patriots for the purpose of fellowship, serving alongside other Prestonwood ministries, and reaching veterans in the community with the love of Jesus Christ. PVO provides opportunities to serve veterans and Gold Star families, participate in outreach to active service members, partner with Veterans Administration resources, support veterans through career transitions and Veterans Court ministry, and volunteer in a variety of church and community service projects.