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The Newsletter for Endorsed Chaplains, Certified Chaplains and Advisory Board MembersServing Chaplains in Their Unique Places of Ministry
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| MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE ENDORSER
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| Same Shepherd, Different Pastures
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| It is an honor to write to you for the first time here on this platform. As a pastor who also serves in chaplaincy, I have learned that these two callings are not rivals or distant cousins. They flow from the same heart. The heart of the Good Shepherd, Jesus. Different pastures, same Shepherd.
A pastor usually shepherds people who gather. A chaplain usually shepherds people who are scattered: in a hospital corridor, on a military installation, inside a correctional facility, at a fire station, or in a workplace break room. The setting changes, but the assignment does not. Both are sent to carry Christ's presence to people who need him. Different pastures, same Shepherd.
I thought of four things that we share in our ministries together:
- We come near. Before Jesus preached a single sermon, he came close. "So the Word became human and made his home among us" (John 1:14, NLT). Whether we stand on a platform or beside a hospital bed, much of our ministry happens by showing up and staying. In a crisis, people rarely remember every word we say. They remember that we showed up. Presence is not the absence of ministry. Often, it is the heart of it.
- We comfort well. Paul reminds us that God "comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others" (2 Corinthians 1:4, NLT). The pastor walking a family through grief and the chaplain sitting with a patient, service member, or first responder draw from the same well. What God has poured into us, we get the privilege of pouring out.
- We cling to the Spirit. No title or credential makes us sufficient for the work we do. We need the Holy Spirit to give us words when we often have none, discernment when the situation is complex, and courage when the room is heavy. The same Spirit who empowers a Sunday message empowers a whispered prayer at 2:00 a.m. in a hospital room.
- We care for our own souls. Shepherds can carry so much for others that we forget we are also sheep. If you are weary, hear this: The One who sent you has not left you. He is as close as the mention of his name. James reminds us to “come close to God, and God will come close to you” (James 4:8, NLT). I encourage you to spend some time after reading this, drawing close to him. A moment of silence, a walk in nature, on your knees in intentional prayer. Whatever that looks like for you, allow the Spirit of God to draw close to you again, and refresh your spirit for the work he has so graciously called you to do.
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| What a privilege it is to do the work of the ministry, wherever the Lord calls us to do it.
Different pastures. Same Shepherd. Same calling. Let's keep showing up.
Serving alongside you,
BRANDON DOSS
Associate Endorser for the Evangelical Chaplains Commission
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| Meet Chaplain Steven Satterfield
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| Chaplain Steven Satterfield lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He volunteers with Christian Military Fellowship by ministering at Fort Carson and co-leading an online Military REBOOT Recovery Group. He also works part-time for Motivational Counseling & Therapy Services as well as Parousia Counseling.
Chaplain Satterfield served as an active-duty Army Chaplain (Major) for 11 years, including a year in Afghanistan, a year in Kuwait and four months in Iraq. He also served 11 years in the Guard/Reserve and 12 years fulltime as a staff chaplain at the Bureau of Prisons in Florence, Colorado.
Growing up in a Christian family, Chaplain Satterfield became serious about his faith while a senior in high school. He currently worships at the Vineyard Church of the Springs in Colorado Springs, Colorado. One of his favorite scriptures is Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
His bachelor of science degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver. His M.Div. is from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and his D.Min. in marriage and family counseling is from Erskine Seminary. Chaplain Satterfield has five units of CPE. He had been endorsed by the Evangelical Chaplains Commission and has his 7R/S Additional Skill Identifier as an Army Hospital/Combat Stress Chaplain.
Chaplain Satterfield values playing piano for the Fort Carson Hospital Service on Wednesdays and is committed to working out six days each week. He also enjoys visiting his brother, Neil, who lives in Denver, Colorado.
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| Meet Chaplain Nyiesha Harrington
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| Chaplain Nyiesha Harrington lives in Lake Wales, Florida. She is the mother of two young adults, her son, Torrell, and her daughter, Ta’Nyiah. Chaplain Nyiesha gave her life to Jesus at a young age. Later at age 22, she experienced a significant season of personal rededication and spiritual transformation as she surrendered her life fully to Christ. Her call to ministry was birthed through a growing burden for souls, a deep love for God’s people, and a desire to see individuals experience the healing, restoration and transforming power of Jesus Christ. She is grateful to be endorsed as a chaplain by the Evangelical Chaplains Commission.
Chaplain Harrington has a B.S. in psychology with a minor in social work from Florida A&M University/Florida State University. She has an M.S. in public health and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership with an emphasis in health administration from Grand Canyon University. She is currently completing her M.Div. in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy at Liberty University.
She is the founder and pastor of Arise Global Ministries and founder of Women Arise International. These ministries are dedicated to advancing the kingdom of God through prayer, discipleship, biblical teaching, restoration, and empowering individuals and families. She also serves as a small group leaders and prayer team member at the Haven Worship Center in Winter Haven, Florida. One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 23:3 KJV, “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” The Great Commission scripture from Matthew 28:19–20 is also valued by her as she affirms every believer is called to participate in making disciples and advancing the kingdom of God.
Chaplain Harrington enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, cooking, hosting gatherings, meaningful conversations, building relationships, reading, learning, personal development, and exploring new places and cultures. She loves to bring people together around a table for food, fellowship, encouragement and prayer.
She hosts the RESTORE Podcast, which focuses on biblical encouragement, spiritual growth, healing, prayer and restoration through Jesus Christ. As a mother, pastor, ministry leader, health care professional and chaplain, her desire is to serve with humility, compassion, excellence and unwavering faith. She affirms that God wastes nothing and desires every season, every challenge and every testimony to be used for Christ’s glory.
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| PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Brian Leland – November 3
Herby Jean – November 4
Elvin N Lopez – November 5
Matthew C. Zimmerman – November 6
Jamie Pitts – November 7
Francois Evens – November 8
Robert M. Hess – November 9
Josiah Burns – November 11
Ronald Powers II – November 13
Benjamin Yoder – November 13
Nyiesha Harrington – November 14
Mark A. Smith – November 14
Jim Kirkland – November 15
Viktor Rózsa – November 16
Erik Myhrberg – November 17
Shanita Braboy – November 18
Calvin Bodiford – November 19
Higor Ribeiro – November 21
Joseph Lee Prewitt – November 23
Kyle Hamlin – November 24
Joseph Stutson – November 24
Regina Andrion Johnson – November 25
Buddy Cecil Dockum, Jr. – November 26
Jeremy Lobdell – November 28
Nikko Wheeler - November 28
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| "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24–26).
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| It is a privilege serving the NAE Chaplaincy.
Prayerfully,
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| JULIANA LESHER
Director of the Evangelical Board of Certified Chaplains
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