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Serving the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon
Talent, OR 97540
United States
Talent, OR 97540
United States
Service Times
Pastoral Counseling available with appointment;
Chaplain Crisis Response 24/7; On-call pastoral care;
(541) 864-0870
Pastor David Qotsaisaw
Our Mission
Serving the Body of Christ Jesus as Pastoral Ministers and First Responder Chaplains
The Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry Mission is to guide and inspire people in Native and rural communities to train and equip themselves as Chaplain-Ministers qualified and commissioned by the Body of Christ as Pastoral caretakers as well as traditional first responders. These critical roles are a hallmark of a thriving community and culture.
Emergency preparedness, broad and multi-scenario aid response and pastoral care in support of the community and church is part of the calling I have for the Signal Corps Ministry. Adding pastoral care along with the skill sets of many types of first responders, supported with wide ranging types of radio communications and other key infrastructure use can build up our communities with the traditional interdependence that is part of our heritage. Having a community-based aid/emergency response corps that is competently trained and qualified, volunteer, and faith-based I think could give a really important sense of cultural self-determination, self-reliance, self-responsibility, accountability, and functional mutual aid that almost every outside bureaucracy, government program and policy has stripped from native peoples’ cultures.
In some ways the Signal Crops draws on the tradition of native secret societies and warrior societies. There is a strong and sacred instinct in our people, held in the highest regard, that certain members of a band/tribe/moiety/nation underwent initiation and trials to develop their spiritual calling to serve the people. This was bound and kept by tradition, the continuity of leadership, and the spiritual life in the culture. These selected members were counted on to protect and preserve the people through life, to the death. I think the components of Christian morals, faith, service, and love, are in these traditions. If anyone who is called can help others discover Christ in their own life, that He knew us before the beginning of the world and that He is at work by any means He chooses among all nations of the earth, then accepting Christ among the Native Nations is not a adoption of something foreign but a revival of our cultural inheritance.
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About Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry
The Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry Mission is to guide and inspire people in Native and rural communities to train and equip themselves as traditional and pastoral first responders. These critical roles are a hallmark of a thriving community and culture.
Emergency preparedness, broad and multi-scenario aid response and pastoral care in support of the community and church is part of the calling I have for the Signal Corps Ministry. Adding pastoral care along with the skill sets of many types of first responders, supported with wide ranging types of radio communications use can build up our communities with the traditional interdependence that is part of our heritage. Having a community-based aid/emergency response corps that is competently trained and qualified, volunteer, and faith-based I think could give a really important sense of cultural self-determination, self-reliance, self-responsibility, accountability, and functional mutual aid that almost every outside bureaucracy, government program and policy has stripped from native peoples’ cultures.
In some ways the Signal Crops draws on the tradition of native secret societies and warrior societies. There is a strong and sacred instinct in our people, held in the highest regard, that certain members of a band/tribe/moiety/nation underwent initiation and trials to develop their spiritual calling to serve the people. This was bound and kept by tradition, the continuity of leadership, and the spiritual life in the culture. These selected members were counted on to protect and preserve the people through life, to the death. I think the components of Christian morals, faith, service, and love, are in these traditions. If anyone who is called can help others discover Christ in their own life, that He knew us before the beginning of the world and that He is at work by any means He chooses among all nations of the earth, then accepting Christ among the Native Nations is not a adoption of something foreign but a revival of our cultural inheritance.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Reformed
Service and Sermon Style:
Topical Sermons
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
Primary Language:
English
Other Language Services:
Spanish
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
College
Singles
Men’s
Adult
Small Groups
Recovery Group
Groups and Public Services
Counseling Services
Weddings and Receptions
Funerals
Community Chaplaincy Support; Broad-based Emergency Radio Communications services and training; Pastoral disaster/emergency response; Community Interdependence Skill sharing; Christian Pastoral Care and Counseling; specialized Native and rural addiction/drug abuse and Domestic violence crisis response counseling and aid; 24/7 crisis response
Community Chaplains/Pastors who are dispatched to Emergency/Disaster scenarios as well as individual/family/community crisis events who have the training and skill sets, equipment, broad church/community support, qualifications and accountability to respond for 24/7 on call for pastoral care and emergent care of all types.
BELIEFS
We are Scripture-based disciples of Christ Jesus who are each answering a personal call to ministry. We serve the Body of Christ as Chaplains who are committed to provide pastoral, emergent, and everyday aid to the community regardless of religious belief, as well as fellowship, resources, and technical skills to the local church. We lead constantly prayerful lives so that when called upon we may be the presence of Him to those who are in need. We are a ministry of qualified Chaplains committed to edifying the body of Christ as He calls us to.
Primary Bible Version Used:
Multiple Versions Used
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Communion Frequency:
Occasionally
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Regularly Practice
Regularly Practice:
Prayers for Healing
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Sons Of Thunder Signal Corps Ministry is a Baptist Church located in Zip Code 97540.
Church Profile Manager: David Qotsaisw