Several years ago I was connected with the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) after starting as a chaplain for the Chattanooga Police Department.
FCPO and its mission have been a great encouragement to me and several close friends in law enforcement. It is a wonderful ministry that ministers to those who serve and protect our communities across the country.
I have had the opportunity to share about FCPO with officers, chaplains, and civilians not only in Chattanooga but a number of states. I highly recommend FCPO and would encourage you to visit their website to see how you can get involved.
I am so impressed with all that FCPO offers to the police, their families and the community. I am grateful for the impact for Christ they have nationwide to a group of people so often overlooked.
I attended my first Fellowship of Christian Peace Officer (FCPO) Bible Study meeting in June of 2016 and WOW how this changed my life. I have loved Jesus my entire life but never knew there was a place where I could meet fellow police officers and learn, share, and apply the bible to my law enforcement life as well as my personal life! Because of FCPO my walk with the Lord has grown! I have met so many men and women through out the country through FCPO that have changed my life! Because of FCPO, God orchestrated a way to put His word into the heart of hundreds of police recruits in Chicago! Every week we are able to share from the book "Stories of Faith & Courage from Cops on the Street" with new officers who hear how God helped Officers from all over the world in many situations! Imagine the impact of God loving, God fearing officers - who go out every day and serve! Think of the impact on our communities, our cities, our country! That is what FCPO does! Retired Lieutenant Jeanette Flynn
I am a member of this organization and of a recently established local chapter. This is a much needed program for LE all over the country. Not only does this teach Christian values and how it pertains to LE, but also offers those officers a comfortable place to deal with trauma by turning to their Faith. I highly recommend.
Hello,
My name is Victor Acosta and I am the Chapter President of FCPO Chapter 205, "Lorain County "S.W.A.T." I wanted to take a moment to share the wonderful experiences I've had thus far, being part of this ministry.
From the awesome entry gift upon joining, to the availability of leadership when I had questions - this Fellowship is amongst one of the best in the Nation for what it does. Our Chapter recently launched and is already growing and positively impacting those in attendance. God is really using the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers to make a difference where it is needed.
I highly recommend!
FCPO has been a real blessing to Marilyn and I as we minister to our law enforcement heroes in South TX and beyond!!:)
Chaplain Ron and Marilyn Leonard
I am humbled to lead the Miami-Dade Chapter of the FCPO. Several years ago, I gave a young officer a Bible. At the time, I did not know where she stood on her faith or that her father was an atheist. Fast forward, I had placed some books at the station and she picked one up, began to read it and then began to read the Bible I had given her years before. Soon after, she began attending church and accepted Christ, and later, I was extremely blessed to baptize her. This beautiful story came full circle earlier this year, when she shared her testimony at one of our FCPO meetings. As a Christian, you can’t get much better than this, but even in the secular world, her view of police work completely changed. She is a light of hope for all the officers she works with no matter where they stand in faith. She is loving on her blue family and the community she serves.
Being a part of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) for more than two decades profoundly impacted my sense of purpose as a law enforcement officer and even now in retirement. The camaraderie with like-minded officers who trust in Jesus Christ continues to be a great source of encouragement and support. Despite serving in different jurisdictions, we uplifted one another through prayer, Bible study, and a shared desire to glorify God in our actions and words. This organization is making a difference across the country.
FCPO needs prayer and financial support to continue building a fellowship that equips and encourages Christians serving in law enforcement to love God and love people while living on mission to make disciples in whatever jurisdiction they serve.
I was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ at the age of nine. I felt the calling to have a career in Law Enforcement while in college and pursued a degree in Criminal Justice. I have a well rounded career in over thirty plus years of working in Law Enforcement. I knew going in that working in this field would be an assault on my Christian morals and how I viewed my life and and my Christian walk. It effected everything , my marriage, raising kids and even my walk with Christ.
The Lord allowed me to steady myself and this ministry allowed my to be a part of something to that has strengthened my life. I am retired now and working as a (part-time),Pastor, and when I see a Police Officer on the side of the road by a church my eyes don't go to the church that is there but go to the Cop on the side of the road. I know the Church will be fine, because scripture says the "gates of Hell will not prevail against it," but what about the cop. He is the fabric in our society that helps secure us. He runs toward the emergency when everyone else is moving away. What about his/hers physical, mental and spiritual life? Who ministers to a Cop?
I am proud to say we do. Or we try to and that is what the Fellowship of Christian Peace officer's is all about. We give hope and Fellowship to law enforcement!
In Christ
Robbie Hinson
I have been part of The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (F.C.P.O.) for almost my 30-year police career. Since I retired in 2018 and now serving as FCPO Chapter 75 president, the FCPO is positioned now more than ever to encourage dedicated men and women in law enforcement. The authentic relationships forged during the monthly FCPO meetings have helped in times of prayer, needed support, and spiritual leadership development as a husband, father, and police officer. The FCPO is about a Christ-centered purpose-driven life; it is about healing, recovery, and being optimal and restoring both active and retired LEOs. Dino Heckermann (Retired) Sgt. Streamwood Police, Il.
I served over 28 years as a Deputy Sheriff with over half of that time as an active member of the FCPO. We forged many great friendships locally and nationally. This is a great spirit-lead organization that cares deeply about our LE officers. Headquarters will do anything to help those wanting to start or maintain a local chapter.
This organization is a must for your local LE office in these desperate times. I retired in 2018 but still have several friends that continue to serve. Times are harder than ever, and our officers need prayer and support. The FCPO is Christ's hand in reaching and supporting the lost and hurting in our ranks. These men and women are in the service of our Lord. They are the warriors who faithfully protect and serve us.
Pray about supporting the FCPO with your prayers and finances. It is a worthy and needful ministry in our last days. God Bless!
The FCPO has been such a blessing in my life!!! To be linked up with an organization full of men and women who love the LORD while also protecting and serving their communities is a blessing and an encouragement to me. It encourages me to live out my faith while on duty. Not to mention all the resources the FCPO provides to assist us in our daily walk with CHRIST. It’s a good feeling when you know you have reliable backup and that’s what the FCPO provides!!!!
Outstanding source for Christian Fellowship and pronouncing the good word and the light of the world to others seeking truth.
I have physically and financially supported this organization for decades as a Volunteer, Member, and Sponsor while I served on many agencies in different geographical locations and have closely observed how important their work is to those of the Law Enforcement profession. I have personally known a good many of the board members and have been able to call on them and them on me as we all worked together across the nation (and even internationally) to provide encouragement and assistance to those LE Families in need in many different ways due in part to our wide-spread networks,
We have known Jeremy Wade, for many years before he became the FCPO Training & Development Coordinator, and appreciated his integrity and care for the police officers in Seattle.
We are so thankful for this organization and the impact they are making on the men & women they are serving.
We support this group with our finances and our prayers.
I was a born again Christian when I was 7 years old. I was hired in 1976 with Oakland County after serving in the US Marines during the Vietnam Era. I was then released early to attend the former Detroit Bible College with the intent to renter the military as a chaplain then Oakland County hired me while in college. I retired on Thanksgiving in 2015 (with 39 years of service) after having a stroke while on duty in 2014. During my tour with. Oakland County I’ve been shot at 11 times. The youngest shooter was 10 years old. He was hold a shotgun and repeatedly pulling the trigger while aiming it at me. I served in the Sheriffs Inmate Boot Camp Program as a drill instructor for over 5 years. After my stroke I refused to give up and attended many basic and advance crisis intervention classes to help other law enforcement and other first responders. The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers has been there for me with support and guidance while retired and my continuous services to my LE colleagues. With much prayer and devotion and the support of the FCPO I am stronger in my faith in Christ. Let’s ALL be there for our brother and sisters and keep them in our prayers and be there with support.
God Bless & Semper Fi
Ordained Chaplain Keith Overby
Love Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers. So many serving those who serve. So many praying for those who serve as well as praying for their families! Prayer is POWERFUL! Thank you for showing Christ's love by word and action.
I was in law enforcement for 32 years and became involved in FCPO in 2002. I then had the honor of serving on the national board from 2008 until retiring. This is one of the greatest organizations to be a part of. Ministry to police officers is so important especially now.
Mike M.
FCPO is a tremendous support to law enforcement and their families. Both physically and spiritually. They have also organize relief efforts for disasters such as hurricane Katrina. They have been asked and responded to support officers internationally through police led mission trips to Russia, Romania, Moldova, and the Dominican Republic.
I served as a FCPO Exec Board member for nearly a decade and still serve as a regional director. I also lead our Metro-Denver (CO) Chapter and my own police ministry is affiliated with FCPO. In short, it is an outstanding organization dedicated to winning the lost in law enforcement to a saving faith, discipleship for the believer and then sending out the trained-up Christian servant-warrior to "repeat."
Has my strongest recommendation.
Police Lt. (Ret.) M.C. Williams
Exec. Dir., The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry
We live in a time where some sectors of society have turned their back on Law Enforcement. This causes additional stress to an already stressful profession. The FCPO is an organization that encourages officers to take the high road and follow their calling to serve Christ and their fellow man.
I would highly recommend the FCPO to any member of the criminal justice community.
The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers is a ministry dedicated to the spiritual well being of Christian Peace Officers. In these times of civil unrest and world-wide rebellion, there are few safe places for Christian Peace officers. The FCPO offers encouragement and resources for the development of the Christ-like attributes of grace, compassion, mercy, and love. In today's culture, we need Jesus Christ more than ever and the FCPOs goal is to bring the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ to the men and women of law enforcement.
I was in Washington DC in May of 2019 for Police Week. I was at the FOP event walking around with several members of my department. I was very excited to see a FCPO booth. I stopped by and spoke with the men there. I spoke with them about an internal investigation that was ongoing on me. The Investigation was in regards to my Christian faith and some allegations made. I am the department Chaplain and am not shy about talking about my faith. The Men at the FCPO listen to me and reassured me. They then took time to pray with me regarding the investigation. It meant the world to me to be around other believers. I have since been exonerated of any wrong doing as far as my faith. Praise Jesus and Thank you FCPO for being there.
I started my Law Enforcement career back in the '60s while I was still serving the first 10 years of active duty, including some southeast Asia vacations, of a 42.5 year USMC & USMCR Career.
When I joined my first civilian agency in 1973 (Anaheim PD) we had an instructor in our academy who introduced me to FCPO. As I rose in rank and changed agencies many times from municipal to county and federal, I always held on to the fellowship or initiated similar groups on the agencies I served with. In FL, GA, MD, VA, PA. The Bible points out that Iron Sharpens Iron and I have always believed that "Tin" Sharpens "Tin" (Back in the day, our badges were often in various locals referred to as "Tin"... I am now a 49 year veteran of law enforcement and will rarely be found without my heater and my Bible, even though I am now a senior chaplain and instructor for 3 LE Agencies, 5 Veterans Organizations, a hospital, and a church... as well as a strong advocate for FCPO and I have renewed my connection by joining a recently chartered local chapter in Athens, GA.
The FCPO network I have built over nearly 5 decades of service to My Savior and my community has enhanced the many ways I am able to serve my chosen professions. There really needs to be more organizations like this one and the wonderful membership of fellow Warriors for Christ. They really exemplify Romans 13:4, Ephesians 6:11 and Psalm 144:1
I have been a member of FCPO since 1995. In 1995 I was taken to my first FCPO Bible study where I met a number of other Christian Cops. We met every week for about 90 minutes. We would enjoy a sack lunch and fellowship followed by Bible study. As much as I love my church, it was FCPO that taught me my Spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, reading and meditating on scripture. In 1996 our FCPO Chapter was challenged to read through the Bible in one year and we did and most of us have continued with that discipline since. We studied scripture, figured out how to apply what we studied at work, and held each other accountable. It was FCPO that helped bring the Bible to life for me and taught me that living a Christian life on the job as a LEO was a true sign of strength not weakness. Do I have regrets as I look back over my career, yes. But because of FCPO and our accountability to each other I was able to finish my LEO career well. What other profession is there in the world where a person can dial 911 and have someone dispatched to minister to them at the worst time of their life other than Law Enforcement? Thank you FCPO.
"... For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil..." (ROMANS 13:1-6)!
My experience with FCPO was in Washington. D.C. at Police Week. I received several boxes of Police Bibles free from FCPO to give to fellow officers. As a retired Detroit Police Officer andChristian, I appreciate FCPO ministering to my fellow Officers and sharing the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with them! They are true soldiers(2 TIMOTHY 2:3) in the Lord's Army! May God continue blessing them and their ministry, as they serve L.E. Officers in reaching them with the Gospel, God's Word, help, and needs. All for Jesus and His glory, for what they do! AMEN! Love you my Brothers &Sisters of FCPO!
PROVERBS 23:26 "My son, give me your heart,
And let your eyes observe my ways.
IN HIS GRIP(JOHN 10:27-30)!
Emery Esse(Police Chaplain & Ret. Detroit SWAT)
JOHN 14:6!
I proudly served my country (during the Vietnam War), my community (as a LEO and eventually an FTO [Field Training Officer], and as an EMT [level 3-Paramedic], and in the field of education:Teacher, Administrator). I am now serving as a Crisis Counselor (having "retired" from education). I counsel individuals who are experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Injury due to their life events. I particularly focus on First Responders in Law Enforcement, E.R. and those who may be thinking of Suicide. I have been a member of FCPO-USA for approx. 10 years. Thank you FCPO for your support and guidance!
As someone who sees the day-to-day operations of this ministry first hand, I am thankful and blessed to be associated with FCPO-USA. This organization is ran with the greatest Christ-centered integrity and is always focused on reaching the law enforcement community in the U.S. for Christ. Your prayers and financial support make a huge impact in fulfilling their mission.
As a young police officer with the Chicago police department I connected with a group of Christian cops who met once a week to talk and study the Bible. We became aware of the FCPO and applied to become a chapter. The FCPO was a big help to me throughout my 32 year career and was a stabilizing force for others as our chapter grew. I would encourage every officer to join. If there is not a chapter near you, start one!
FCPO-USA 06/02/2022
DoulosIndiana, Thank you. Please pray that God would continue to guide, bless and expand the ministry of FCPO. God bless!