By R.G. Reyes

Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Captain Jeff Scroggin and Department Chaplain Fred Krause of Compton flank Pastor R.G. Reyes as he receives certification in the 2014 Clergy Academy. (Photo Courtesy: R.G. Reyes)

West Covina – Pastor R.G. Reyes from New Life Ministries in West Covina – who is the local Sheriff’s Chaplain assigned to the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station – recently completed the first 2014 Clergy Academy, held at the Lakewood Station.22 local church leaders participated in this seven-session academy. The mission of the Clergy Council is to assist and support the community in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and to intercede with spiritual guidance in crisis situations.

The Council aspires to improve community issues and concerns by raising the level of communication between the Sheriff’s Department, and the citizens of the community and surrounding areas.

If you would like more information about the Sheriff’s Chaplain Program or the Clergy Council Academy, contact Pastor R.G. Reyes at (818) 429-3575, or via email at rgreyes53@gmail.com.