Chaplain David Greaver
Chaplain Dave Greaver and his wife Pearl
Dave graduated from Crown College , St. Bonifacius , Minnesota and has pastored since 1983. He has served the Brainerd Lakes Area as a pastor, chaplain and mental-health counselor since 1995. Dave is trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing/Management and is a member of the Central Minnesota Crisis Response Team.
Dave and his wife, Pearl, who is a ministry assistant at Lakewood church in Baxter, have five children and eight grandchildren. The Greavers like to focus free time traveling to visit family, along with fishing, gardening and reading. Dave also speaks at area churches and other community events when requested. Dave and Pearl reside in Baxter MN.
Chaplain Dave Greaver is commissioned to develop the northern area of Minnesota to provide emotional support and encouragement, critical incident stress debriefings/management, crises support/training, referrals and follow up by coordinating Chaplaincy services to all Government, State, County, City and Corporate agencies.
Our Purpose:
Is to develop trusting relationships and provide intervention for those who are in crisis, and offers mentorship that will help them with accountability, making better choices, lending support, and acquiring necessary skills to be productive people
To Be a Beacon Of Light And Hope In Dark And Difficult Situations.
What is the role of the Community Chaplain?
Midwest Chaplains will provide another dimension of hands on support. Many situations in life translate into distraught victims and families that require a multifaceted support system. The chaplaincy program brings one more key ingredient to these complex crisis intervention events, which touch both the physical and emotional needs of people at a critical moment in their lives. The chaplain will:
• act as a first-response emotional help when there is a critical incident or an accidental or natural fatality, on call for emergencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• be available to offer grief management and aftercare for families affected by critical incidents, referring situations that require specialized or long-term professional care to the appropriate area professionals.
• be available to city, county and state government agencies, by providing support to employees and clients with special needs, on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week for emergencies.
• be available to corporations, by providing support to employees and their families in times of critical need, on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week for emergencies. Providing stress & crisis management seminars and workshops.
Midwest Chaplains Funding:
We are a faith-based organization. The public support and sponsorship is critical – Midwest Chaplains is a non-profit organization, which is solely supported by donations from individuals, churches and corporations.
Non Profit Status
Midwest Chaplains is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is recognized at state, county and city levels. We serve as a moral support, emergency and crisis response organization. Midwest Chaplains does not solicit for converts or proselytize and is available to anyone, regardless of sex, race, creed or religion. Gifts to Midwest Chaplains are tax-deductible. These dollars are used for salaries, training and ministry expenses. Please pray about what you could do in support of this ministry. Our purpose is to show Christ’s love in every situation.
If you would like to become a prayer partner or give a financial gift to help us complete our mission or for more information on assisting the Midwest Chaplains contact or send your contribution to:
Chaplain David Greaver
Midwest Chaplains
P.O. Box 1026, Brainerd MN 56401
Phone: 218-851-4563
davidgreaver@midwestchaplains.org
References:
Chaplain Dave is endorsed by:
State Representative Paul Gazelka
Crow Wing County Police Chiefs Association
Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang
Gideon’s Jail Ministry Program
Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office
Crow Wing County Social Services
Crow Wing County Adult Probation
Lakes Area Ministerial Association
Director of Midwest Chaplains Dan Hall
Several other local churches and businesses
