Matthew 10:16 ESV “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves,” 

Wolfhounds is a specific ministry for Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve, Police, EMS, Firefighters, or any First Responder, who, in the name of heeding the call of duty for those who can’t, have suffered the adverse effects of selfless service. 

Wolfhounds is developed as a no-cost ministry, as in requiring sponsorship or payment from an outside party. If you are someone who needs this, ask. If you know someone who would benefit from this, ask. James 4:2 (ESV) says, “You do not have, because you do not ask.”  You can even sponsor a “Wolfhound,” today.

Why is it called “Wolfhounds”?

Two things here: He is sending us out, and there is danger, here as described as wolves. We see the analogy of the shepherd, to the ultimate of Jesus Christ identified as the Good Shepherd, but also we need to think contextually who shepherds were. Occupationally, they were very similar to our western idea of cowboys. Let’s address another thing here too, the staff they carried wasn’t for balance or stability. It wasn’t a cane. It was a weapon used for self-defense and the defense of their flock. Equate it to the modern-day six-shooter or lever action rifle you see patrolling the range. Shepherds were rough, outskirts of town men, and yet, angels came to even them offering the chance to visit and receive the Savior.  

With this in mind I’m going to bridge scripture and occupational knowledge. Suffice it to say, no sheep dogs or wolfhounds are mentioned in scripture, however archeological evidence shows that herding dogs were used as early at 5000 BC in Mesopotamia, so it’s reasonable to say that many Middle Eastern shepherds would have used these dogs for herding and protection.  

Enter the Wolfhound. 

Wolfhounds were known for their size and ability to track down and destroy the wolves that live in the Northern parts of the United Kingdom.  This mentality is recognized in certain people too. They stand the watch, suffer the wounds, and need healing as much if not more. It is my joy and honor to serve these “Wolfhounds” through this counseling ministry.