From Fleet Maintenance to Chaplaincy: A Veteran’s Calling

Michael Crenshaw interviews Tony Thomas, a veteran and longtime church servant who earned a master’s degree and chaplaincy credentials to expand his ministry. They discuss Tony’s journey from military and EMS work to becoming a chaplain, the importance of service, and how chaplains offer a ministry of presence outside the church walls.

Tony shares practical advice for those seeking renewed purpose, the value of serving in varied roles (including hospice and therapy-dog ministry), and why churches should embrace chaplains to meet broader community needs.