About Chaplain Mark
I’m Mark—a chaplain, counselor, and founder of Chaplain-Services. My calling is rooted in Christian grace, sacred accountability, and the belief that every person carries divine worth.
I serve with compassion, not control. I don’t wear a uniform or claim authority beyond what Scripture and service entrust to me. I’m here to walk with people through their whole existence—body, mind, and spirit—with love, truth, and care.
I believe in the dignity of every human being. I strive to never exploit, manipulate, or cross sacred boundaries. I remain aware of the trust placed in me and the responsibility that comes with it. I do not engage in sexual intimacies or harassment of any kind with those seeking spiritual support. I honor the privacy of every pastoral encounter and protect confidential information with reverence.
I embrace diversity and reject discrimination in all its forms. I seek to understand the cultural backgrounds of those I serve and offer care that respects their spiritual resources and personal resilience. I do not talk down to, belittle, or degrade others—regardless of race, gender, culture, ability, education, or background.
I do not accept gifts or donations that would place hardship on the giver or their family. I strive to maintain ethical boundaries in every relationship, every decision, and every moment of care.
I continue to grow—spiritually, professionally, and personally. I read, reflect, and refine my practice to better serve those who come seeking healing. I recognize my limits and refer to other professionals when needed. I teach with humility and uplift with awareness, avoiding harm at all costs.
I believe in restoration, not punishment. When ethical concerns arise, I respond with grace, truth, and a commitment to biblical reconciliation.
Grace Counseling Online is my offering—a sanctuary built on these convictions. If you’re seeking a place of refuge, truth, and spiritual care, I welcome you. You are not alone.
This Ministry's Basic Statement of Beliefs
Hebrews 12:15 – “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
📖 Foundational Vision
My Statement of Beliefs represents the core convictions that guide this ministry. Rooted in the joy of salvation, I affirm the power of fellowship and worship in Christian unity. This ministry is an open-minded community of believers committed to continuously deepening our understanding of God and His will for our lives.
I believe in the Freedom of Choice, holding each person individually responsible before God for their thoughts, actions, and spiritual journey. I recognize that Christians may hold diverse views, shaped by their unique gifts, backgrounds, and experiences. And I affirm the sacred liberty each believer has to grow in truth through the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
🕊️ Freedom of Religion & Inclusive Fellowship
I advocate freedom of religion—not as a formality, but as a pathway for seeking spiritual truth through study, prayer, and divine guidance. I uphold Christian love and unity that transcends wealth, race, gender, age, social status, and doctrinal differences. In the spirit of mutual honor, we strive to become faithful servants in the joy of salvation.
📌 Ministry Mission
This ministry is a faith-based Christian mission that exists to support one another through edification, fellowship, and worship. I am committed to cultivating a spiritual culture grounded in grace, clarity, and restorative presence.
🔓 Freedom of Choice in Teaching
As I teach biblical truth, I affirm freedom of choice—just as God extended it to Adam and Eve. I will never stand between a person and their pursuit of faith. I will not coerce belief or impose doctrine, and I reject practices of ridicule, criticism, or unfriendly fellowship. This ministry honors the dignity of every person, regardless of their background or spiritual maturity.
🌌 God
God is the eternal Creator of all things. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent—beyond all human understanding, yet intimately present in every moment of life.
🙏 Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah, born of the Virgin Mary. He died for the sins of all humanity, rose from the grave, and ascended to heaven. In His appointed time, He will return to establish the Kingdom of God. He is worthy of honor, glory, and reverence—before whom every knee shall bow.
🔥 Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, promised by Jesus. He dwells within us, offering truth, conviction, and the gentle leading that guides us to salvation.
The Bible: The Bible is the infallible inspired word of God containing his plan of salvation for mankind and is the foundation of knowledge and the final authority of faith, life, truth, and happiness.
Salvation: Salvation is the deliverance from the bondage of sin, our atonement to God with the assurance of eternal life. Salvation is a free unmerited gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross for our sins.
Grace: Grace is the free, unmerited gift of eternal life, which God gives to those who have a change of heart and start a new life in Christ. Through faith in Christ we are always under the umbrella of grace.
Christianity: Christians are people acting in faith who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and in whom the Holy Spirit lives inside creating a new birth. This new birth lives a different life by following the footsteps of Christ and shows Christian fruits of the Holy Spirit as evidence.
Ministry: We believe all Christians have varying callings from God, and are given spiritual gifts to fulfill their callings. Minister ordination is a spiritual gift and calling directly from God, and is not to be taken lightly. God chooses to call who he will, or to use any instrument, to accomplish his will.
From the beginning, the spread of the Gospel was a lay movement. Men like Peter and John were untrained fishermen. The majority of ministry and missionary activity in the early Church and Ministry was accomplished by non-professionals, ordinary men and women involved in secular work as occupations. Jesus entrusted the laity "ordinary people" with major responsibilities of spreading the Gospel. Taking fishermen from their boats, He made them into fishers of men. Jesus knew that ordinary people would become extraordinary when empowered by the Holy Spirit.