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**Spiritual Leader & Partner Referral Disclaimer**
VFR Ministry facilitates referrals to Spiritual leaders, and partner organizations for spiritual guidance. All referred individuals and organizations, including their external contacts, operate as independent entities and are not employees, agents, or representatives of VFR Ministry.
VFR Ministry does not endorse, supervise, or assume liability for any advice, counseling, or services provided by chaplains, pastors, partner organizations, or their external contacts. Any engagement with a chaplain, pastor, spiritual coach or partner organization is strictly voluntary and at the individual’s own discretion.
By using this referral service, members and partner organizations acknowledge that VFR Ministry bears no responsibility for any outcomes resulting from chaplain, pastor, or partner interactions, including referrals made externally by partner organizations. Policy and disclaimer can be found here
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List of Military Chaplains (For Active, Reserve and National Guard Military only -- A Military Chaplain is a commissioned officer who provides spiritual care, moral guidance, and religious support to service members and their families across all branches of the armed forces. They serve in active duty, reserve, and National Guard settings—often deployed alongside troops in combat zones, training environments, and domestic operations.)
Reverend and National Guard Major Scott McGowan The Congregational Church in North Chelmsford. MA https://ccnorthchelmsford.org/contact-us/
List of First Responder Chaplains (For first responder community only -- A First Responder Chaplain is a spiritual caregiver who serves alongside police, fire, EMS, and other public safety personnel—offering emotional, moral, and spiritual support in the midst of crisis, trauma, and daily service)
First Responder Chaplain John Amaral  (Massachusetts) - phone number 508-336-0057, email: iccausa11@gmail.com, website here 
Lee Atherton (Massachusetts) - Certified Volunteer First Responder Chaplain. Contact phone: 508-308-7116, email: Lee@coachrev.com. website: here
Massachusetts Fire Chaplains: 24 hours List of Fire Chaplain Corp here
List of certified Pastors (A pastor is a spiritual leader entrusted with guiding a faith community through teaching, prayer, and pastoral care. Rooted in biblical authority and servant leadership, pastors help individuals grow in their relationship with God, navigate life’s challenges, and find healing through Scripture and fellowship)
Chief Pastor Robert Hellmann - www.deeperwatersministries.net
Spiritual Coach (spiritual coaches offer non-clinical support rooted in biblical principles, prayer, and personal testimony. They help participants explore their spiritual identity, navigate life’s challenges, and deepen their relationship with God—especially in the aftermath of trauma, service-related stress, or personal loss.)
Lee Atherton (Massachusetts) - Coaching for Grief & End of Life. Contact phone: 508-308-7116, email: Lee@coachrev.com. website: here