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.
Kurt Spond and wife Mary
Grace Church Southern Pines Groups Pastor / Military Ministry
Kurt retired in 2021 from a 25-year Army career. He participated in the military Skillbridge program with Grace Church Southern Pines. Skillbridge allows military leaders to intern with a civilian employer for six months prior to leaving the military. Kurt was offered a full-time position as the Groups Pastor and Military Ministry Pastor. Kurt’s pastor’s heart, combat experience, and understanding of the resources available to Grace Church’s military families make him a valuable member of the team. His wife Mary brings years of ministry experience to Grace Church as she supports small groups, children’s ministries, and outreach opportunities. They have 3 adult children and 1 precious granddaughter.
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.
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.