Rick Carder, a volunteer chaplain with the Rapid Response Team, responded to the Northern Illinois University shootings.
Indiana Wesleyan Alumni Director Rick Carder, a volunteer chaplain with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, was one of those who responded to the Northern Illinois University shootings, February 14. As a part of the Rapid Response Team, Rick participated in providing ministry and care giving to the students, parents, and alumni of NIU. While there, he says, “The Rapid Response Team had the awesome opportunity to share the love of Jesus with many.” He reports that the team was “surprised and excited” that most of the people that they interacted with on the campus received them positively.