PointMan International Ministries

Since 1984, Point Man International Ministries has focused on reaching out and ministering to the veterans still suffering from their involvement in war, with special emphasis on the Vietnam era veteran. A large number of men and women are still plagued to some degree by war-related readjustment problems. A veteran who suffers from one or more of these problems is generally diagnosed as experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But, most assuredly, the problem does not end there. The erratic behavior and manifestation of delayed stress greatly affects the spouses and children who live with it day in and day out. 

The following statistics help to illustrate the magnitude of this problem among Vietnam vets and their loved ones.

• More than 800,000 Vietnam vets suffer from PTSD to some extent.
  

• More than 40 million Americans, nearly 20% of our population, have a direct personal link to a Vietnam veteran, (i.e. parents, spouses, and children).
  

• The suicide rate for Vietnam veterans is 33% higher than that of the general population.
  

• The divorce rate for Vietnam vets is double the national average. Among combat vets, 80-90% have been divorced.
  

• Unemployment of vets is twice the national average.
  

***The VA claims PTSD is incurable, but we believe that healing is available through the power of God's love.

Pointman is considered a service organization with an evangelistic purpose, keeping Jesus Christ as the focal point. Pointman International Ministries acts as a referral service to connect hurting soldiers, veterans, wives and other family members to local Outpost and HomeFront groups for continuing support and fellowship.
We utilize the gospel of Jesus Christ and biblical principles to facilitate healing and restoration.

We live in South West Washington and  operate as the local branch of Pointman International Ministries. We have been running our Outpost/HomeFront for over four yrs now.  We serve veterans and their families in the greater Portland, OR./Vancouver, WA. metropolitan area along the I-5 /205 corridor. Monthly potlucks and phone support are our main avenues of contact. Reaching out locally to vets and their spouses families and loved ones, we are also part of an international team effort to minister to vets of all wars, in every country, where ever they are.

We offer understanding & support, hope & acceptance.. We are committed with PointMan to striving to reach as many as we can of  the world's hurting veterans and their families with the healing love and salvation of Jesus Christ.