For mPact Pastors
At every stage of their careers, mPact chaplains can help your church succeed.
mPact chaplain candidates work to complete their Master of Divinity and acquire ministry experience to qualify as chaplains. A typical chaplain candidate provides 3-5 years of service on staff at his church. Our candidates serve in a variety of roles including site pastors, student leaders, kids’ church pastors, and associate pastors.
mPact chaplains in Guard or reserve units can continue to serve on mPact church staffs.
Several retired chaplains also serve mPact churches. Our chaplains are sound ministers and capable staff officers with a wealth of institutional knowledge and connections in military communities.
Todd Capen and wife Heather
Manna Church Anderson Creek Site Pastor
Todd is a former Army staff sergeant who used the GI bill to complete his Master of Divinity at Manna University through the chaplain candidate program. A former noncommissioned officer and combat infantryman, Todd has served as Anderson Creek site pastor for two years and brings proven leadership ability to this position. Heather also brings a wealth of experience leading children’s ministry and small groups. Todd will soon accession as a chaplain in the North Carolina National Guard, and will be able to continue to serve on staff at Manna while also advancing the Kingdom in his unit.
Tirus Tholen and wife Casphina
Manna Church Sanford Missions & Outreach Pastor
Tirus is a former Army NCO with years of leadership experience. He is using the GI bill to complete his Master of Divinity at Manna University through the chaplain candidate program. Tirus played a key leadership role in the Manna Germany microsite in Baumholder before coming on staff at Manna Sanford. He and his wife Casphina have a wealth of ministry experience in Africa, Europe, and America and are a valuable addition to the Manna Sanford Team.
Jeremy Woods and wife Lisa
Embark Church, Orangeburg SC
"Know God" Ministry Coordinator
Jeremy is part of Embark Church‘s Lead Team and is responsible for the Sunday morning experience including the worship service. Jeremy has over a decade of proven leadership experience with multiple combat tours as a Fire Support noncommissioned officer. He and his wife Lisa are making a valuable difference at Embark as Jeremy completes his Master of Divinity degree.