Cmdr. Tom Webber
U.S. Coast Guard
District 8 Chaplain
Chaplain Webber is an alumnus of Cornerstone University. Tom’s
advance studies include: Grand Rapids Theological School (Master of Divinity),
Faith Lutheran Seminary (Doctor of Ministry), and Emory University (Master
of Theology), Joint Professional Military Training (Phase 1), and participated
as a Research Fellow at the Center of Ethical Leadership at the U.S. Naval
Academy.
Prior to his commissioning as a Lieutenant in the Chaplain Corps (1993), Tom served civilian churches at many different levels: Missionary in Brazil (1978); Youth Pastor, Omaha, NE (1979-80); Student Pastor, Grandville, MI (1980-84); Church Planter, Sparks, NV (1984-87); Founding Pastor, Sparks, NV (1987-90); Associate Pastor, Springfield, OR (1990-91); and Senior Pastor, Kokomo, IN (1992-94).
Chaplain Webber’s military assignments with specific operations include:
COMDERSON SIX (1994-96) - Haitian Migration out of Port-au-Prince, and operation Able Vigil (Cuban migrant rescue).USS TRENTON, LPD 14 (1996-98) - disaster recovery for the TWA Flight 800; Operation DYNAMIC RESPONSE with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
NAS Oceana (1999-2001) – Chapel Pastor, Flight-line Chaplain for VF 101 & VFA 106, on scene chaplain for the 306th “Red Horse” Engineers Reserve Battalion air disaster.
Post-Graduate Education, Emory University (2001-02) – Thesis: Educational Transformation: Navy Core Values.
First Marine Division (2002-04) - Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Infantry Battalion 1/4; 11th Marine Regiment.
U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa (2005) - Supervised the pastoral health care support on this joint services island (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force).
U.S. Naval Academy (2005-06) - Research Fellow Project: Moral Development and Ethical Decision-Making in the Navy Chaplain Corps.
U.S.C.G. District Eight Chaplain (2006-present) – Supervising the spiritual development for Coast Guard personnel at 205 units located in 26 states.
Chaplain Webber’s personal awards include: Meritorious Service Medal; Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with combat “V”, w/ three gold stars); Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (w/ two gold stars); the Combat Action Ribbon and numerous other unit and service citations and awards.