About the Author Ronald Mack, Sr. Ronald (Ron) Mack, Sr., DPMC (Doctor of Practical Ministry Chaplaincy), BCC (Board Certified Chaplain), is the Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lord's House of Glory, First Community Based Chapel located in Suitland, Maryland. He submits to the Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association (HCMA) as he serves in the capacity of Chaplain for Doctors Community Hospital, Lanham, Maryland. Ron Mack earned a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry, Master's of Divinity, and Doctorate from the Christian Bible College and Seminary. He also pursued training in Practical Ministry for the Chaplaincy. Chaplain Mack is a Certified Master Chaplain (CMC), American Board for Certification in Homeland Security. He is an HCMA certified Chaplain, as well as HCMA certified Provisional Teaching Chaplain. He has been recently appointed by HCMA as Area Director (AD) for the Northeastern States (VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, PA, NY, NJ, MA, CT, NH, RI, VT, ME). He, his wife Antoinette (Toni) Mack, and their daughter, Michelle, reside in Capitol Heights, Maryland.