After visiting several churches in South Carolina, I understood why so many veterans are in the ministry. Why are our weekly veteran meetings Christ-Centered and Faith-Based? Why do we facilitate our meetings with prayer, and testimony, and focus on spiritual healing to deal with our military conversion to civilian life? Many of the attendees are disabled with various symptoms. Since triggers cause veterans to display an undesirable reaction to general conversations, faith-based and Christian values help in coping skills. Rev. Dr Ernest Branch was born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. He graduated from Long Branch High School and served in the USMC from 1956-1986. He later graduated from Shaw University with a Bachelors of Art. Graduated from Cambridge College, Master of Education, GordonConwell Theological Seminary Urban Campus, Diploma of Religious Education, Graduated from Newburgh Theological Seminary Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies, Doctor of Education Specialization in Christian Education. Associate Pastor, Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church, Eastover, SC
