Jeff Struecker

1969 – present

Former Army Ranger & Pastor

Black Hawk Down hero who traded combat for the pulpit

Biography

American former Army Ranger who served in the Battle of Mogadishu (depicted in 'Black Hawk Down'). Retired as a Chaplain (Major). Now serves as a pastor and seminary professor.

Faith & Testimony

Struecker's faith was tested in combat during the Battle of Mogadishu, where he led convoys through enemy fire. He became an Army chaplain and now pastors a church in Georgia. He has spoken extensively about how faith sustained him in combat.

Sources

Jeff Struecker — Wikipedia — Biography of the Black Hawk Down veteran turned pastor
The Road to Unafraid — By Jeff Struecker. His account of faith under fire in Mogadishu

Videos

Jeff Struecker - Black Hawk Down Faith Story — Struecker has shared his combat faith testimony widely