Strengthening and Restoring Lives Through the Transforming Power of Jesus Christ
To strengthen and restore active service members, veterans, and their families through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Alpha to Zulu Ministries exists to confront the invisible battles behind the uniform; moral injury, isolation, family strain, addiction, and identity loss; while equipping every individual to live whole, unified, and mission-ready in every area of life.
Addressing moral injury, isolation, family strain, addiction, and identity loss with compassion and truth.
Bringing healing and restoration through the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.
Empowering service members and families to live whole, unified, and mission-ready in every area of life.
We envision a generation of service members, veterans, and families living from their true identity in Christ; healed, unified, and equipped to lead in faith, family, and community. We envision a lasting reduction in the cycles of divorce, suicide, addiction, and homelessness as these families rediscover their purpose and become catalysts of hope and restoration in the Kingdom of God.
A generation discovering their identity in Christ-healed, unified, and equipped to lead in faith, family, and community.
Lasting reduction in divorce, suicide, addiction, and homelessness through restoration and purpose.
Families becoming beacons of hope and restoration in the Kingdom of God and their communities.
Understanding the unique journey of service members and veterans is crucial to effective ministry. Alpha to Zulu addresses the distinct challenges and strengths forged in military service.
Basic training and OCS deconstruct and reinstall identity for mission success, stripping away personal elements and standardizing behavior.
Branch values, rank hierarchy, reflexive obedience, and unit-first meaning are installed, creating an identity optimized for military life.
Many carry a "split self" where the installed identity works in uniform but misfires in civilian life, leading to moral injury, shame, and suppressed emotions.
The installed identity optimizes for orders, tempo, and risk, which clashes with the empathy, flexibility, and repair needed for marriage and parenting.
The end of uniform, rank, unit, and mission creates a void, as the anchor of their identity disappears on a specific date.
Control carries home, emotions stay armored, purpose feels thin, and community feels foreign. Without a new identity frame, coping replaces calling.
Veterans talk and open up within their own culture, using specific language, acronyms, and humor that outsiders often don't understand.
Competence, integrity, and having someone’s "six" (back) build the permission needed for open communication and vulnerability.
Admitting struggle to civilians can feel unsafe. Identity work requires veteran-led squads that speak the code, guard confidentiality, and respect all paths.
Common questions about our unique approach to veteran ministry.
Those address symptoms. Veterans also need identity restoration, moral-injury repair, and a trusted culture match. We place identity first so sobriety, housing, marriage, and faith can hold.
No. We serve three audiences: 1) thriving and seeking alignment and purpose, 2) struggling and needing restoration, 3) families needing tools for reunion and stability.
Yes. We strengthen service members and families now and prepare a healthy transition later. Spouses and young adults are included by design.
We reframe disclosure as strength and discipline, using military-familiar language like "after action review" and "cover and move." We build trust through veteran-led squads and clear rules of engagement.
We focus on the identity layer first, offer veteran-specific delivery, have a whole-family focus, and provide two tracks (Institute for faith-neutral, Ministries for Gospel-explicit) with measurable outcomes.
Our process involves assessment (identity drivers, moral-injury screen, family goals), reframing core narratives with Scripture, training (Beatitudes mapped to behaviors), veteran-led squads, family blocks for communication, and redeployment into service.
SNAFU is one program within our larger Alpha-to-Zulu framework. The Institute version uses neutral language, while the Ministry version declares "Spiritually New, Anointed, Forgiven, Undefeated."
The Institute is faith-neutral, outcomes-driven, and grant-eligible, with opt-in chaplaincy. Ministries is Gospel-explicit and donor-funded. They maintain separate budgets, schedules, spaces, and reporting with clear guardrails.
Making a lasting difference in the lives of those who served and their families
Rebuilding strong, unified families grounded in faith and love.
Countless families strengthened
Breaking chains of addiction, trauma, and moral injury through Christ.
Lives transformed daily
Equipping individuals with biblical truth and discipleship.
Growing in faith together
Creating networks of support and accountability.
Building lasting connections
Every contribution, prayer, and act of service helps us reach more families in need. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those who have sacrificed so much.
There are many ways you can partner with us to bring hope and healing to military families
Share your time and talents to serve alongside us in ministry.
Participate in our programs, retreats, and community gatherings.
Join our prayer network and intercede for service members and families.
Have questions or need support? We're here to help. Reach out to us today.