Chaplain Kris Cruz is an ordained chaplain based in the DFW area of Texas. He serves North Texas with grief support, crisis response, and Christ-centered presence for companies, facilities, and families.

Through his ministry, Chaplain Kris walks with people in their hardest seasons — whether in the workplace, inside TDCJ adult and TJJD juvenile correctional facilities, or with families navigating grief and crisis. He is not here to fix anyone, but to offer deep listening, prayer, Scripture, and the hope of Christ, reminding every person they are not forgotten by God.

Ordained in 2026 through Christian Chaplains & Coaching and holding a certification in Christian Ministry to the Incarcerated (plus training in chaplaincy, Christian counseling, and grief care), his approach is rooted in relationship first and presence before programs.

His services include:

Workplace Chaplaincy — Confidential pastoral care for employees and families, critical incident and grief response, leadership counsel, and team debriefs that complement HR and EAP programs.
Facility Ministry — Spiritual care in TJJD juvenile and TDCJ adult facilities, including pastoral visits, small groups, reentry support, and Kairos Torch youth mentoring.
Organizational & Family Support — Contract chaplaincy for teams and nonprofits, plus free grief resources and prayer support for families.

Because this vital ministry is supported by generous donors, Chaplain Kris is able to provide care at no cost to the individuals and organizations he serves. Your gift helps sustain and expand this essential work across North Texas — bringing steady, compassionate presence where life weighs heaviest.

Thank you for partnering in this ministry of presence. Together, we can remind more people that they are seen, loved, and not alone.

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