Chaplain Travis Akins

MINISTRY UPDATE
Thank you for your prayers this month! We have had a great month of ministry with a lot going on. I started out the month with some highs and lows. I was able to attend the Colorado National Guard Prayer Breakfast, praying for our country and meeting many of our Guard Chaplains. 

I was honored to be with the Yoss family at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office as they remembered those lost in the line of duty and those lost as part of the Jeffco family. 

The month also started off with difficult tragedy. We lost two officers, one firefighter, and one officer's son to suicide. Our chaplains stepped up in a huge way to provide support for the families and departments impacted. 

Throughout the month, I have been able to continue to support agencies building or expanding their chaplain programs as I met with their leadership and rode with officers at their department. I also continue to meet with officers over meals, coffees, and in their office (the patrol car) to talk about life and process their experiences. 

One of the classes I am privileged to teach and share with others is on Moral Injury. This month I was able to provide training to the chaplains and others at the Arapahoe County Regional Chaplain meeting.   

Lastly, the Colorado Bureau of Investigations lost an employee after a short health battle. I was able to provide the funeral services for him and support the department. 

Please be in prayer for these upcoming trainings/events:
Advanced Moral Injury - June 7, 2025
RMPFC Basic Chaplain Training (Alaska) - July 21-25
RMPFC Basic Chaplain Training (Michigan) - September 18-19
Ride to Prevent Suicide 2025 - September 27, 2025
RMPFC Basic Chaplain Training Denver - October 10-11, 2025

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