Rising Lions First Responder Ministry
Faith-Based Support for First Responders and Their Families
Strength for those who carry the weight so others don't have to.
Rising Lions First Responder Ministry provides faith-based chaplaincy, peer support, critical incident support, Bible studies, wellness resources, and encouragement for firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, 911 dispatchers, and the families who stand behind them.Whether you are carrying the weight of a difficult call, cumulative stress, burnout, moral injury, family strain, or simply need someone who understands first responder life, Rising Lions is here to walk alongside you.Rising Lions is based in the Winston-Salem area and seeks to support first responders, families, departments, chaplains, and peer-support teams across North Carolina and across the nation.
Honor Roll
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Upcoming Initiative
Reaching the Next Generation of First Responders for Christ
It is critical we reach the next generation of First Responders for Christ. We are planning a national virtual meeting of those interested in this topic and how we can be effective at reaching the next generation First Responder. If you are interested, please contact us!
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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.
Who We Serve
Every uniform carries a story. We show up for all of them.
Fire & Rescue
Chaplaincy and critical incident support.
EMS & Paramedics
Peer support and debriefing.
Law Enforcement
Faith-grounded encouragement.
Corrections
Support for officers navigating isolation.
911 Dispatch
Care for the voices on the other end of the line.
Their Families
Support for spouses and children.
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.
- On-call chaplaincy for critical incidents
- Peer support and post-incident debriefing
- Devotionals, prayer guides, and encouragement resources
- Department training and wellness workshops
Video Library
Messages, testimonies, and training — one place to watch.
A powerful TEDx talk on the mental and emotional toll of first responder life — and why the most important life you can save is your own.
"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."
Daily Encouragement
A word for the shift ahead.
Midweek pressure is real. The adrenaline of a new week has worn off and the weekend still feels far away. If you are running on fumes today — emotionally, spiritually, physically — you are not failing. You are human. The peace of God that surpasses all understanding is not reserved for easy days. It is promised for exactly this kind of day. Ask for it. He gives it freely.
— Rising Lions Ministry
Community Prayer
Submit a Prayer Request
You don't carry this alone. Share what's on your heart and let the Rising Lions community stand with you in prayer.
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Community Prayer Wall
Rising Lions First Responder Ministry provides faith-based chaplaincy, peer support, critical incident support, Bible studies, trauma recovery resources and wellness programs for firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, 911 dispatchers and their families in North Carolina and beyond.
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Short-form encouragement, peer support stories, and faith-based content for first responders — delivered where you already are.
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