EMU Chapel announcement

At Ebed-Melech University, chapel is not just a gathering—it is a sacred rhythm of spiritual life, community, and encouragement. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or global guest, EMU Chapel offers a space for reflection, worship, and connection with God and one another.

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Transformative Encounters. Kingdom Conversations.

Each chapel session is hosted via our official EMU Chapel Discord Channel and features inspiring teachings, scripture-based messages, real testimonies, and moments of prayer. Designed to accommodate our global community, all sessions are freely available live or as recordings for your convenience.

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Chapel Leadership

Rev. Dr. Kahla D. LaPlante, PhD

Senior Chaplain & Director of Enrollment
A U.S. Army veteran, author, and transformational leader, Rev. Dr. LaPlante brings a ministry of healing and hope to the EMU community. Her personal journey—rising from homelessness and loss to academic excellence and public health leadership—embodies EMU’s mission: “We rise by lifting others.”

Dr. LaPlante is the founder of Blessed R Thee Ministry, where she supports women veterans facing housing insecurity. Her EMU-developed initiative, The P.E.A.C.E. Path, leads others in reclaiming their:
Purpose, Empowerment, Advocacy, Community, and Elevation.
In her role as Senior Chaplain, she leads EMU’s virtual chapel experiences and serves as a mentor to students walking their own paths of faith, education, and transformation.

Sergeant Major Carmen R. Ross

University Chaplain (Army – Deployed)
Sergeant Major Ross brings over two decades of distinguished military service and deep spiritual conviction to the EMU Chaplaincy team.

A native of Dickinson, Texas, and ordained chaplain, SGM Ross has served in the U.S. Army since 1999. Her leadership and excellence have been honored through numerous commendations, and she remains a beacon of integrity, compassion, and strength.
Currently deployed, SGM Ross continues to serve as a spiritual voice for the EMU family while inspiring students and staff with her dedication to faith, freedom, and purpose.

Ebed-Melech Ministerial Council

Ministerial Credentialing Pathway
Ebed-Melech University’s Ministerial Credentialing Pathway is a flexible, stackable track designed to prepare students for ordination, ministry leadership, and chaplaincy. Whether starting with foundational training or advancing to graduate-level ministry, students can grow step by step toward their calling—all 100% online and globally aligned.

Ministry Programs:
Certificate in Ministerial Foundations
Diploma in Ordained Ministry Leadership
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)
Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

The Ebed-Melech Ministerial Council serves as the official ecclesiastical body providing oversight for all ministerial training, credentialing, and ordination pathways at Ebed-Melech University. Comprised of experienced clergy, scholars, chaplains, and spiritual leaders, the Council is responsible for ensuring that all candidates meet the spiritual, academic, and ethical standards necessary for Christian leadership in today’s world.
The Council supports students at every level—from foundational ministry preparation through advanced chaplaincy and graduate theological education—by:
• 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫
𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐲
𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐌𝐔
• 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲
𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚
• 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝
𝐄𝐌𝐔’𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: “𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.”
• 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥
𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Students who complete approved programs may be recommended for licensure or ordination through the Council, with recognition affirmed by Ebed-Melech University and its global ministry partners.

For ordination inquiries or Council review processes, please contact:
chaplain@ebedmelech.ac
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Chapel Archives

Missed a session? We archive recordings of each chapel on Discord so you can reflect anytime. Whether seeking inspiration or a moment of peace, the EMU Chapel archive is here for your journey.