Frequently Asked Questions
who or what is channel 21 ministries?
Channel 21 Ministries has been developed due to a growing need in the trucking industry for some structure between family life and the life of a trucker. Carriers have many needs but none of these needs can be fulfilled without a well balanced driver behind the wheel of their truck. Society puts a lot of pressure on the working man and women today. Drivers have to maintain a healthy family life and also healthy working relationship with their employer. The carriers of today are measured not just by the lowest rate but by service. Most customers maintain a low inventory and this requires carriers to have a fleet of drivers that can pick up and deliver on time and in a safe manner. Many eyes are on the driver to ensure he/she performs their job in a manner that meets the carrier’s requirements. Pressure brought on by CSA and the driving public puts a lot of pressure on the drivers.
Channel 21 Ministries has been developed due to a growing need in the trucking industry for some structure between family life and the life of a trucker. Carriers have many needs but none of these needs can be fulfilled without a well balanced driver behind the wheel of their truck. Society puts a lot of pressure on the working men and women of today. Drivers have to maintain a healthy family life and also a healthy working relationship with their employer. The carriers of today are measured not just by the lowest rate but by service. Most customers maintain a low inventory and this requires carriers to have a fleet of drivers that can pick up and deliver on time and in a safe manner. Many eyes are on the driver to ensure he/she performs their job in a manner that meets the carrier’s requirements. Pressure brought on by CSA and the driving public puts a lot of pressure on the drivers.
Most drivers have a family life that the industry isn't at all too kind to. Drivers get home late on weekends and many times have to leave out early. The time spent with the family is valuable time, but it puts stress on a driver that has little ones at home and little time at home. Drivers have the same issues at home as a person with a nine to five job. The industry requires drivers to be professional, courteous and dependable at all times; they have pressure most of us will never know.
Being a driver for most carriers is a wonderful opportunity for a man or woman to meet the financial obligations of their family. It is also a blessing to work for a carrier that is faith based and who cares for their drivers. We have found that faith based carriers not only care for the driver’s financial needs, but also recognize emotional and spiritual needs of their driver. That is why Channel 21 Ministries is looking for opportunities to partner up with faith based carriers. Drivers who are interested in ministry opportunities, have your carrier contact Channel 21 Ministries.
Channel 21 Ministries has been developed due to a growing need in the trucking industry for some structure between family life and the life of a trucker. Carriers have many needs but none of these needs can be fulfilled without a well balanced driver behind the wheel of their truck. Society puts a lot of pressure on the working men and women of today. Drivers have to maintain a healthy family life and also a healthy working relationship with their employer. The carriers of today are measured not just by the lowest rate but by service. Most customers maintain a low inventory and this requires carriers to have a fleet of drivers that can pick up and deliver on time and in a safe manner. Many eyes are on the driver to ensure he/she performs their job in a manner that meets the carrier’s requirements. Pressure brought on by CSA and the driving public puts a lot of pressure on the drivers.
Most drivers have a family life that the industry isn't at all too kind to. Drivers get home late on weekends and many times have to leave out early. The time spent with the family is valuable time, but it puts stress on a driver that has little ones at home and little time at home. Drivers have the same issues at home as a person with a nine to five job. The industry requires drivers to be professional, courteous and dependable at all times; they have pressure most of us will never know.
Being a driver for most carriers is a wonderful opportunity for a man or woman to meet the financial obligations of their family. It is also a blessing to work for a carrier that is faith based and who cares for their drivers. We have found that faith based carriers not only care for the driver’s financial needs, but also recognize emotional and spiritual needs of their driver. That is why Channel 21 Ministries is looking for opportunities to partner up with faith based carriers. Drivers who are interested in ministry opportunities, have your carrier contact Channel 21 Ministries.
what are our fundamental beliefs?
1. We Believe.. The Holy Scriptures ( 66 canons only) are the Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible, Holy word of God are declare his design and plan for mankind. Galatians 1:9 2 Tim 3:16-17 2 Peter 1:20-21
2. We Believe.. There is only one Divine God- revealed in three persons. Father, Son, Holy Spirit. John 16:13-15 John 14:26 ( Trinity Only)
3. We Believe.. Every person can have restored fellowship with God through Salvation ( accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior) Romans 10:9 Romans 1:16 Thessalonians 5:9
4. We Believe.. Every person was born into sin and must be born again in Spirit and water to enter Gods Kingdom. Romans 3:23 John 3:3 John 3:5
5. We Believe.. This ministry has a mission to present peace and joy through Christs Love who are lost in sin. Matthew 5:16 John 16:33
6. We Believe.. This ministry is the body of Christ and consist of Chaplains who throughout time, have accepted Gods mercy of redemption ( regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of Gods Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:20 2 Corinthians 5:18
7. We Believe.. All persons are saved by grace through faith, It is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
8. We Believe.. Jesus Christ is the Way, The Truth, And the Life, and that no man may enter the Kingdom of God but by him. For there is no other name given among men by which we must be saved. John 14:6 Acts 4:12
9. We Believe.. In the Sanctifying Power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Holy Life. Romans 6:3-14 Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:11
10. We Believe.. The Holy Spirit is our only Source of Power to be a witness for Jesus Christ in a lost world. Acts 1:8 1 Peter 1:12 John 14:12
2. We Believe.. There is only one Divine God- revealed in three persons. Father, Son, Holy Spirit. John 16:13-15 John 14:26 ( Trinity Only)
3. We Believe.. Every person can have restored fellowship with God through Salvation ( accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior) Romans 10:9 Romans 1:16 Thessalonians 5:9
4. We Believe.. Every person was born into sin and must be born again in Spirit and water to enter Gods Kingdom. Romans 3:23 John 3:3 John 3:5
5. We Believe.. This ministry has a mission to present peace and joy through Christs Love who are lost in sin. Matthew 5:16 John 16:33
6. We Believe.. This ministry is the body of Christ and consist of Chaplains who throughout time, have accepted Gods mercy of redemption ( regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of Gods Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:20 2 Corinthians 5:18
7. We Believe.. All persons are saved by grace through faith, It is a gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
8. We Believe.. Jesus Christ is the Way, The Truth, And the Life, and that no man may enter the Kingdom of God but by him. For there is no other name given among men by which we must be saved. John 14:6 Acts 4:12
9. We Believe.. In the Sanctifying Power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Holy Life. Romans 6:3-14 Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:11
10. We Believe.. The Holy Spirit is our only Source of Power to be a witness for Jesus Christ in a lost world. Acts 1:8 1 Peter 1:12 John 14:12
who is the founder of channel 21 ministries?
Pastor Darrell Spicer - I have been in the trucking industry for over 30 years, as an owner operator, company driver, driving school trainer and terminal manager. I have seen drivers struggling with managing Issues at home and life on the road. The Lord has put it on my heart to help drivers with this struggle. Channel 21 Ministries will be an avenue in which experienced drivers of faith can help their fellow drivers in this struggle. I am excited about this new adventure that will allow carriers of faith and drivers of faith to minister to our drivers. Come join me in this new adventure and let’s serve our fellow drivers in an encouraging way.
is there a board of directors?
Yes, as of October 2019
President - Darrell Spicer
Chairman of the Board - Gary Rayburn
Chief Operating Officer - Marshall Wright
Board Member and Secretary - Marion Wright
Drivers Adviser - Todd Brown
President - Darrell Spicer
Chairman of the Board - Gary Rayburn
Chief Operating Officer - Marshall Wright
Board Member and Secretary - Marion Wright
Drivers Adviser - Todd Brown
What is required to become a CHANNEL 21 chaplain?
Our Chaplains are following the words of Jesus in Acts 1:8
It is required that our Chaplains be an attendee of a local church for a minimum of one year. There is a mandatory 3 month apprenticeship for all new applicants.
Once your application has been approved we will send you cd's and Bibles at no cost to you. At the end of your three month apprenticeship we will send at no cost to you decals, hat, business cards and other ministry materials.
After your initial shipment of decals, business cards and hat, there will be additional charge for ministry materials other than Bibles and Cd's
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It is required that our Chaplains be an attendee of a local church for a minimum of one year. There is a mandatory 3 month apprenticeship for all new applicants.
Once your application has been approved we will send you cd's and Bibles at no cost to you. At the end of your three month apprenticeship we will send at no cost to you decals, hat, business cards and other ministry materials.
After your initial shipment of decals, business cards and hat, there will be additional charge for ministry materials other than Bibles and Cd's
Click here for a shortcut to the application page.
I applied to become a Channel 21 Chaplain, what next?
Wait - We will verify and either approve or deny your application as soon as we possibly can. You will receive an email on the progress of your application. If you haven't already done so, click on the register tab on the right top corner of our website. Once approved you will receive a welcome email as well as access to the Chaplains area of our website. Where you will have access to Channel 21 Ministries training center.