We know from Ecclesiastes 4:12 that "A cord of three strands is not easily broken," and from Matthew 18:19-20 that " . . . if two of you on earth agree about something, then you can pray for it.  And the thing you ask for will be done for you by my Father in heaven." 

Ministering together, churches, chaplains, and para-churches can equip our military families with the "full armor of God" for the war on terror, and begin to build the spiritual resiliency needed to sustain our fighting forces and their families through this trying time.  

Cooperation without collision in ministry requires the development of trusting relationships.  That process usually starts when someone initiates a dialogue about the partnership.  Chaplains may reach out to churches near their bases, churches may offer their unconditional support to chaplains, or para-churches may be able to bring chaplains and churches together to explore cooperative ministry possibilities.