The mission, in motion.

Beyond the Uniform Ministries Launches to Mobilize Churches Nationwide in Service to Veterans and Military Families

New faith-based nonprofit unveils founding Board of Directors and Advisory Board of veteran, ministry, business, and legal leaders to guide national growth.

DALLAS, TX. Beyond the Uniform Ministries (BTUM), a national faith-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, today announced its official launch, alongside the founding Board of Directors and Advisory Board who will guide the organization's mission to equip local churches across the country to serve veterans and their families. BTUM operates as a ministry initiative powered by ATLVets.

More than 18 million veterans live in the United States today, many of them navigating isolation, moral injury, family strain, and disconnection from faith communities after leaving military service. Local churches consistently express a desire to help but often lack the specialized training, structure, and resources to serve this population well. Beyond the Uniform Ministries was created to close that gap.

"The mission didn't end when the uniform came off" is the conviction driving BTUM's work. The organization serves as a national hub that equips churches with a proven ministry framework, training, and ongoing support, allowing congregations to lead locally while drawing on shared tools, national leadership, and trusted oversight.

BTUM's model equips churches to deliver spiritual care and Christ-centered discipleship pathways; community-building through small groups and peer mentorship cohorts; family strengthening programs addressing marriages, parenting, and spousal support; practical assistance with benefits navigation, career coaching, and mentorship; and structured training, volunteer onboarding, and ongoing coaching for church leaders. The organization also tracks impact across participation, wellness, family stability, and employment outcomes. Within five years, BTUM aims to equip more than 300 churches and reach more than 20,000 veterans and their families through a nationwide, church-centered care network.

A veteran's service may end, but their need for purpose, community, and a meaningful mission doesn't. The church has an important role to play in that next chapter. This board brings together the financial discipline, ministry experience, and national credibility we need to build a lasting, church-centered network of support. No veteran should walk that road alone, and with this team in place, they won't have to. Blair Thomas, Founder, Chairman & Executive Director, Beyond the Uniform Ministries

Beyond the Uniform Ministries is a faith-centered, national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that mobilizes and equips local churches to build Christ-centered ministries walking alongside veterans and their families. Guided by the love of Jesus, BTUM strengthens marriages, families, and faith while helping veterans thrive in purpose, wellness, and work, offering spiritual care, authentic community, and practical support for life beyond the uniform.