Strengthening the Spiritual Foundation of EMU Chapel
Houston, Texas – February 14, 2026 — Ebed-Melech University (EMU) joyfully celebrates the ordination of Rev. Dr. Kahla D. LaPlante, Chief Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Formation, marking a powerful milestone in the spiritual life and ministerial governance of EMU Chapel.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Eternal Wood Fellowship in Houston, Texas, Dr. LaPlante was formally ordained into ministry by Pastor Anna Brooks of Miracles of Faith Deliverance Church Ministries.
Ordination represents a deeper ecclesiastical affirmation — a public recognition of spiritual authority, doctrinal maturity, and pastoral accountability within the body of Christ.
While ministerial licensing affirms readiness to serve, ordination affirms calling, character, and covenantal responsibility. This sacred moment strengthens the spiritual covering undergirding EMU Chapel and the wider Ebed-Melech University community.
Who Is Rev. Dr. Kahla D. LaPlante at Ebed-Melech University?
At Ebed-Melech University, Rev. Dr. LaPlante serves as Chief Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Formation, providing pastoral leadership and spiritual formation strategy for EMU’s growing global campus.
In this role, she leads:
- EMU Chapel initiatives and worship gatherings
- Spiritual development and discipleship programming
- Pastoral care and counseling support for students, staff, and faculty
- Kingdom Exchange Sessions and mentoring spaces
- Integration of faith, leadership, and academic excellence across EMU’s ecosystem
Her ordination further strengthens the theological integrity and ministerial accountability of EMU’s chapel and formation ministries as the university continues equipping faith-driven leaders around the world.
An EMU Alumna Living the Mission
Rev. Dr. LaPlante is not only a spiritual leader at EMU — she is also a proud EMU alumna whose academic journey was formed within the same Christ-centered community she now serves.
After navigating severe hardship, transition after military service, and personal loss, she completed her doctoral studies at EMU, embodying the university’s heartbeat:
“We rise by lifting others.”
Her story mirrors EMU’s mission to rescue, rebuild, and release leaders who transform pain into purpose and testimony into tools for healing.
Founder of The P.E.A.C.E. Path
Beyond the university, Rev. Dr. LaPlante serves as the Founder and Visionary Leader of The P.E.A.C.E. Path, a transformational spiritual wellness framework helping individuals move from survival to stability and from fragmentation to wholeness.
Built around pillars such as Purpose, Empowerment, Advocacy, Community, and Elevation, The P.E.A.C.E. Path blends faith, practical tools, and compassionate accountability.
To learn more, visit:
👉 https://thepeacepath.org
Why This Ordination Matters for Ebed-Melech University
Ebed-Melech University is a Christian-based online university committed to uniting scholarship, spiritual formation, and global leadership development.
As EMU expands academically and internationally, spiritual governance and ministerial oversight remain central to its identity.
The ordination of Rev. Dr. LaPlante reinforces EMU’s commitment to:
- Biblical accountability and spiritual discernment
- Pastoral oversight and shepherding care
- Reconciliation-driven, Spirit-led leadership
- Faith-rooted, mission-focused scholarship
Founder and President Dr. Roxanne Kemp shared:
“Ebed-Melech University was built on the principle that education and spiritual formation must walk together. The ordination of Rev. Dr. LaPlante affirms the maturity, authority, and pastoral leadership guiding our Chapel and formation initiatives.”
This ceremony marks a new chapter for EMU Chapel as the university continues developing ministry teams, spiritual engagement frameworks, and chaplaincy preparation pathways.
Explore EMU Chapel & Ministerial Training Pathways
Ebed-Melech University offers a dedicated EMU Chapel experience and structured ministerial credentialing pathways.
Prospective and current students may explore:
- Ministry and leadership certificates
- Bachelor’s and master’s programs with ministry focus
- Graduate studies in chaplaincy and spiritual care
👉 https://ebedmelech.ac/emu-chapel/
Ready to Study at Ebed-Melech University?
If this milestone inspires you to deepen your faith or step into ministry preparation, EMU offers 100% online, faith-centered degree and credentialing programs.
👉 Apply Now:
https://ebedmelech.ac/apply/
Join the EMU Chapel Ministry Team
If you sense a call to serve in ministry or chaplaincy, EMU offers mentored pathways for formation and leadership development.
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Call to Action
Drawn to The P.E.A.C.E. Path and EMU’s healing-centered leadership model?
Grow in a community where your calling, story, and spiritual wellness matter.
👉 Apply to Study: https://ebedmelech.ac/apply/
👉 Explore EMU Chapel: https://ebedmelech.ac/emu-chapel/
👉 Learn about The P.E.A.C.E. Path: https://thepeacepath.org
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We rise by lifting others.