Rising LionsFirst Responder Ministry
A lone lion stands on a rocky ridge as the sun rises over the plains

Rising Lions First Responder Ministry

Strength for those who carry the weight so others don’t have to.

Faith-centered care for the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of fire, EMS, law enforcement, corrections, and 911 dispatch professionals — and the families who stand behind them.

Why We Exist

The calling that costs the most deserves care that matches it.

Rising Lions First Responder Ministry exists to support the men and women who serve on the front lines every day — strengthening mental, emotional, and spiritual health through faith, encouragement, and real-life support. Whether someone is carrying stress, facing burnout, or simply needs a place to reset, we walk alongside them and help them stay strong in both their calling and their life.

1 in 4First responders report symptoms of PTSD or depression during their career
24/7Chaplain availability for departments we partner with
5Disciplines served — fire, EMS, police, corrections, dispatch

Who We Serve

Every uniform carries a story. We show up for all of them.

Fire & Rescue

Chaplaincy and critical incident support after fire scenes, technical rescues, and mass casualty calls.

EMS & Paramedics

Peer support and debriefing for the calls that don’t end when the shift does.

Law Enforcement

Faith-grounded encouragement for officers carrying the weight of what they witness.

Corrections

Support for officers navigating isolation, danger, and daily moral fatigue.

911 Dispatch

Care for the voices on the other end of the line, carrying every call alone in the dark.

Their Families

Support for spouses and children living alongside the calling — and its cost.

An open Bible, worn journal, and cup of coffee on a table at dawn

What We Offer

Practical care, rooted in Scripture, built for real shifts.

We don’t offer platitudes. We offer a chaplain who answers the phone, a debriefing that actually helps, and resources built by someone who has stood where you stand.

  • On-call chaplaincy for critical incidents
  • Peer support and post-incident debriefing
  • Devotionals, prayer guides, and encouragement resources
  • Department training and wellness workshops
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Video Library

Messages, testimonies, and training — one place to watch.

Our video library is on its way

We’re preparing chaplain reflections, training clips, and encouragement videos for first responders and their families. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the first ones as they go live.

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10

Ready When You Are

You don’t have to carry it alone.