Pastor Simon Cooper is a chaplain to two contrasting communities – students at a Lutheran college in Queensland and members of Australia’s defence forces in his role as a part-time Navy Reserve Chaplain. But, he says, one common denominator of both ministries is hope.
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In their daily work, members of the defence forces may face danger, hardships and relationship pressures, and often encounter moral and spiritual challenges. That’s where defence chaplaincy has a role, says Principal Chaplain Darren Jaensch.
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When keen cyclist Adam McKay was 31, he was hit by a car and his life was shattered. He has since shared his story through Lutheran Media’s Messages of Hope and has come to know the power of forgiveness.
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Hope in a sea of conflict
Pastor Simon Cooper is a chaplain to two contrasting communities – students at a Lutheran college in Queensland and members of Australia’s defence forces in his role as a part-time Navy Reserve Chaplain. But, he says, one common denominator of both ministries is hope.
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The good fight
In their daily work, members of the defence forces may face danger, hardships and relationship pressures, and often encounter moral and spiritual challenges. That’s where defence chaplaincy has a role, says Principal Chaplain Darren Jaensch.
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Forgiveness has power to heal
When keen cyclist Adam McKay was 31, he was hit by a car and his life was shattered. He has since shared his story through Lutheran Media’s Messages of Hope and has come to know the power of forgiveness.
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