What is Discipled Veteran?

Discipled Veteran is an independent ministry that assists churches in reaching veteran families in their area with the Gospel through the common military bond.

 

Is Discipled Veteran affiliated with any organization or governing body? 

Discipled Veteran is an independent ministry home based at Florence Baptist Temple in Florence, SC.

 

Does Discipled Veteran require any control of our group if we start a veteran ministry at my church?

NO!  Discipled Veteran believes The Lord created the church as an autonomous entity.

 

Which text does Discipled Veteran use for it curriculum?

All Discipled Veteran curriculum is written using the King James Bible.

 

How much will it cost for my church to operate a Discipled Veteran Ministry?

Although Discipled Veteran resources are free, operating a ministry, like any ministry, largely depends on how you manage it.

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Is Discipled Veteran also geared toward reaching female veterans and their families?

Absolutely, Yes

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Is Discipled Veteran also geared toward reaching active duty service members and their families?

Yes

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Is Discipled Veteran also geared to toward first responders?

No

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When is the best time to hold a Discipled Veteran group at my church?

The best time to hold a Discipled Veteran group is during your regularly scheduled mid-week service, as you already have resources available like the nursery, youth, and the main service for the other family members.  Additionally, it allows new veterans to meet other church members and your church members to see the ministry.

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Does the ministry leader need to be a veteran?

It is the best case scenario if they are, however, if you don't have a veteran leader, in the short term until you can develop a leader it is not necessary.  

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Should I limit the number of veterans from my congregation when we form a veteran ministry?

Yes, the goal of the ministry is to reach new veterans, therefore, we recommend you limit your initial group to no more that five and focus on reaching new veteran families. 

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How do I obtain hard copies of the curriculum books?

Purposefully we published the books in PDF to keep the cost down.  However, they are formatted so you can print them or have them printed at your local print shop in spiral bound book form.

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What do I do when I've taught all the lessons provided by Discipled Veteran?

Although we strive to add new veteran based studies, a leader should strive to know his group to the extent that he can begin to write lessons based on his groups needs. ​

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Is there any point when a veteran graduates from Discipled Veteran?

No, under the model.  The hope is that once integrated into the church after salvation, baptism, and discipleship, that The Lord would lead them to continue working in your local veteran ministry, growing it.   

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