But I decided to attend. Unless we have Jesus as our Savior, we will die as a sinner. Clair said later that truck drivers away from home face all sorts of temptations, such as sex, drugs and pornography. He is among scores of truck-stop chaplains across the nation. He decided to volunteer when his church, Turner Baptist Church near Wills Point, began a program aimed at truckers.
Some ministries have toll-free telephone lines that truckers can call for prayer or counseling.
One trucker at the Rip Griffin's service said drivers have a dangerous job and need guidance from a higher power. Truckstop Ministries Inc. The organization sponsors chapel services in 42 truck stops in 17 states. One of his Texas chapels is at the Petro Truck Stop on Interstate 20 in Weatherford. Reaching the Truckers of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Truckers call for counseling about broken marriages, financial difficulties and other stresses, Hunter said.