NCMAF's Annual Conference, January 9 - 11, 2017

Emerging Trends: 
​Serving on the Cutting Edge
Agenda (PDF)

ECVAC: January 9, 2017

ECVACs Emerging Role in Supporting VA Ministry

"ALMOST SUNRISE is a story of veteran resilience and recovery.

The film follows two Iraq veterans who struggle with depression upon returning home from service. Fearful of succumbing to the epidemic of veteran suicide, they seek a lifeline and embark on a 2,700-mile walk across America as a way to confront their inner pain.

The film captures a intimate portrait of two friends suffering from the unseen wounds of war as they discover an unlikely treatment: the restorative power of silence and meditation."

ECVAC Annual Meeting

January 10, 2017

The Future of Theological Education
Dr. Stephen Graham, Senior Director of Programs and Services Association of Theological Schools

Premier Performance as Rev. Henry  Gerecke
Dr. Dick Stenbakken of Bible Faces

January 11, 2017

Analytics: Measuring Present and Future Trends

Emerging Opportunities in the Bureau of Prisons
​Gary Clore, CAPT, CHC, USN 
​Force Chaplain, Navy Installations Command Magnolia Ballroom
Reverend Heidi Kugler, Chaplaincy Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Emerging Ministry Opportunities in the Coast Guard

Gregory N. Todd, CAPT, CHC, USN
Chaplain of the Coast Guard

Chiefs of Chaplains Recruiter Updates

United States Army

Also presented:

Emerging Trends in the
​American Religious Landscape
Dr. Gaston Espinoza,
Arthur V. Stoughton Professor of Religious Studies, Claremont McKenna College

Caring for the Caregivers of our Wounded Warriors; Hidden Heroes Campaign
Ms. Laurel Rodewald
Foundation Programs Manager, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Emerging Trends in Veterans Administration
Ms. Rosemary Williams, Office of Public Affairs

Updates on Emerging Issues from the AFCB
Jerry A. Hinson, CAPT, CHC, USN
Armed Forces Chaplains Board, Executive Director

Emerging Trends in Chaplaincy Education
CH (COL) Ken Bush, US Army Retired, 
​Director of Training, Programs and Research, NCMAF

Emerging Trends in Religious Liberty
Mr. Casey Mattox, Alliance Defending Freedom

Emerging Trends in Ministry - Moral Injury
Rev. Wally Jensen, Executive Officer & Deputy Endorser, The Episcopal Church