Columbus police swear in newest chaplain

Pastor John Bundick. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Columbus police swore in their sixth volunteer chaplain this week.

John Bundick, associate minister at New Hope Christian Church, received his chaplain’s badge.

Police Chief Jon Rohde says that the chaplains are primarily working with officers and their spiritual needs, providing a chapel service once a month.

But they also aid the public during traumatic situations. He said that if a family wants to talk with a chaplain, one will be called in to sit with a family.

undickĀ is a 2002 graduate of Columbus North High School and has a bachelor’s degree in Christian Educational Ministries from Taylor University. He oversees 7-12th grade students and college & emergent adult ministry at the church. He also a 2017 graduate of the Columbus Public Safety Academy.