AGAINST THE ODDS: a Chaplain’s Journey of Faith, Calling & Courage

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Against the Odds, a Chaplain’s Journey of Faith, Duty, and Mission is Chaplain Marva Cromartie Nyema’s inspiring story of faith, resilience, and triumph over adversity. Raised in a segregated community in Jacksonville, Florida, she overcame bullying, discrimination, and economic hardships to pursue a life of faith and service. As a trailblazing chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Air Force, and Air National Guard, she often found herself as the only woman, Black chaplain, or Pentecostal minister in her assignments. Facing racism, gender bias, and even harassment, she relied on her unwavering faith in God to persevere. 

About the Author

Chaplain Marva Cromartie Nyema, served in Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. She has ministered extensively as a missionary in Ghana, Haiti, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, and other countries. Chaplain Nyema is one of the first African American female military chaplains endorsed by the Church of God in Christ and the first-ever minority chaplain in the Washington Air National Guard. She holds a master’s degree in pastoral counseling. Chaplain Nyema and her husband reside in Olympia, Washington.