Comments? Questions? Send us a message!Podcast number 109 of Strength for Today’s Pastor is a conversation with Chris and Heather Reif of Calvary Frontlines in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Chris has been the pastor of Calvary Frontlines since October of 2017. Today, we’re going to hear a bit of their story—an unusual story about how they both served in the U.S. Army ... Chris as a Green Beret ... how they met and married, and how they became strong in the Lord, and called into ministry as a couple, with Chris as a senior pastor.In this episode:     ~ how their military background helped prepare them to serve the Lord     ~ the importance of discipleship and training—within the church—in becoming prepared for pastoral ministry     ~ comparisons between Special Forces commitment and the pastorate     ~ the reality of Post Traumatic Stress and how the gospel, the Word, and the Holy Spirit provide healing     ~ the testimony of what God has been doing in Ft. Smith, Arkansas!Blessings to all who listen!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-holdridge/supportFor Poimen Ministries, its staff, ministries, and focus, go to poimenministries.com. To contact Poimen Ministries, email us at [email protected]. May the Lord revive His work in the midst of these years!

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