Chaplain Larry Todd
Chaplain and Central Texas crisis responder
Chaplain Larry Todd is a veteran law enforcement chaplain, military veteran, and founder who has served as a steady friend and foundational pillar of the Police Chaplain Project since its inception. Recognized across Texas for his warm, pastoral presence, he is widely regarded as one of the state's most experienced and acclaimed police and fire chaplains, dedicating his life to supporting first responders, veterans, and grieving families across the Central Texas region.
Central Texas Crisis Chaplains and Regional Service
A retired Texas National Guardsman, Chaplain Todd brings deep military experience and all-faiths pastoral care to public safety agencies. He is the Founder and CEO of Central Texas Crisis Chaplains, an organization specifically established to deliver 24/7 crisis response, critical incident stress management, and spiritual care to:
First Responders and Emergency Personnel: Offering line-of-duty support, post-incident debriefings, and confidential care to police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.
Small and Rural Fire Departments: Extending vital chaplaincy resources to smaller agencies that lack dedicated chaplaincy programs.
Veterans and Military Families: Providing specialized reintegration support, trauma care, and pastoral guidance.
In addition to his regional leadership, Chaplain Todd serves as an Elder with Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International, helping train, endorse, and mentor chaplains entering public safety and crisis ministry.
Contributions to the ChaplainUSA Archive and Grief Education
Chaplain Todd’s reflections form an essential core of ChaplainUSA’s educational resources, particularly within the Survivor Network archive. His short videos—focusing on the stages of grief and the fundamental practice of "showing up" for someone in acute pain—rank among the most-viewed pieces in the entire collection.
Key concepts preserved through his Police Chaplain Project contributions include:
The Purpose of the Funeral Ritual: Shaping how the project understands formal ceremony, honoring line-of-duty sacrifices, and providing families with a structured space for communal mourning.
The Practice of Presence: Emphasizing that effective chaplaincy relies not on eloquent speeches, but on the simple, courageous commitment to sit beside individuals in their darkest hours.
Navigating Cumulative Loss: Guiding emergency personnel through the psychological and spiritual aftermath of recurring critical incident exposure.
Chapel Dulcinea and Philanthropy
Beyond emergency crisis scenes, Chaplain Todd serves as a wedding and funeral officiant at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, Texas. For years, he has quietly donated his officiant fees directly to nonprofits and charitable funds that support police officers, firefighters, and military veterans.
Through his decades of field service, educational contributions, and steady pastoral heart, Chaplain Larry Todd continues to embody the compassionate core of ChaplainUSA and the broader public-safety chaplaincy movement.