SAN ANTONIO – While serving in the U.S. Army for six years, Jared Huntley developed a passion to minister to those who have sacrificed much in service to their nation, and he’s planted three churches in the last decade, two of which have been in military communities.
Now, Huntley is planting Pillar Church of San Antonio in what’s been dubbed Military City, U.S.A, and he’s become part of Send Network’s drive to reach military communities as a co-director tasked with overseeing the effort.
“There are approximately 80,000 people at Joint Base San Antonio alone and approximately a quarter million veterans in the San Antonio area,” Huntley said. “This was an obvious landing spot for us because it is a fast-growing area with people moving here from all around the nation, including from many unchurched areas.”
Starting new churches in military communities has been an emphasis at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) for several years with NAMB’s Send Network spotlighting the need. Send Network has newly prioritized 30 American military communities, in the U.S. and abroad with a need for more healthy, multiplying churches. They hope to see a multiplying church planted in each of those communities and many others by 2030. More Here
FGGAM News Director Chuck Akeley:
Veterans Day honors all veterans, which includes all who currently serve or have formerly served in the US Army, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Coast Guard (and the Merchant Marine during the period of 12/7/1941 to 8/15/1945). Whether a veteran’s service happened decades ago, recently or is happening right now, they have willingly given up many personal liberties to serve and to protect the freedom and liberties outlined in the US Constitution. We are so very thankful for each and every veteran! More Here
