NSA Monterey Chapel - Command Religious Program
Religious Ministry Team
Points of Contact
LCDR Matthew Fore, CHC, USN RP1(FMF) Anton Arganoza
matthew.fore@nps.edu anton.arganoza@nps.edu
831-656-3996 831-656-2241
Chaplain Services
- Confidential Counseling Services
- safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) Training
- Evidence-based Marital Skills Training / Counseling
- PREP (Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program)
- PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationships)
- PREP "Got Your Back" (Resiliency and Personal Growth Training)
- 5 Love Languages Training
Non-Federal Entities: Faith-Based Organizations
The Navigators
Wednesdays 0600
Chapel Classroom (BLDG 300)
Joel Yourkowski Bob Reehm
yourk6@comcast.net breehm1@gmail.com
719-651-7059 N/A
CRU (Campus Crusades for Christ)
Thursdays 0645 @Chapel Classroom BLDG 300 (Men's Group)
Friday 0730 @The Tower Room (Women's Group)
David Cook (Men's) Delaney Rosario (Women's)
david.cook@crumilitary.org delaney.rosario@crumilitary.org
831-601-7122 916-817-7633
Inductive Bible Study Inductive Bible Study
PWOC Monterey (Protestant Women of the Chapel)
Wednesdays 0900
Chapel Classroom (BLDG 300)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/357306901736170
Hannah Szabo Donna Yourkowski Carrie Hatch
hannah.szabo1002@gmail.com yourk6@comcast.net cdegr002@gmail.com
970-712-2792 719-651-7095 N/A
SGI USA (Soka Gakkai International)
Every third Friday 1300
Chapel Classroom (BLDG 300)
Ryan C. Stewart
ryan.c.stewart1@gmail.com
760-814-5866
Introduction to Buddhism
Additional Religious Activities
- Prayer Room open 24/7 located on the Southwest corner of the building
- Equipped with washing stations
Chapel Staff
LCDR Matthew Fore
Command Chaplain
Chaplain Matthew C. Fore hails from Monterey, CA. After graduation from Pacific Grove High School, he attended Cogswell Polytechnical College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He finished his graduate theological education at Westminster Seminary California. In May 2010, Chaplain Fore was commissioned and then attended Officer Development School and Chaplain School in Newport, RI and Ft. Jackson, SC, respectively. From 2010 to 2013 Chaplain Fore served as Battalion Chaplain with 3d Battalion 12th Marines in Okinawa, Japan. His second tour of duty was with CREDO Marine Corps Installations West in Camp Pendleton, CA as the Deputy Director. From July 2016 to July 2018 Chaplain Fore served as Command Chaplain onboard the USS Lake Erie (CG 70), home ported in San Diego. From August 2018 to August 2021, served as the Installation Chaplain at Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae in South Korea. Chaplain Fore reported to NSAM/NPS as Command Chaplain in September 2021. His personal awards include one Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Chaplain Fore has been married to his wife for 16 years, and together they have two children.
RP1(FMF) Anton Arganoza
Command Religious Program Manager
Religious Program Specialist First Class Anton Arganoza hails from Lakewood, Washington. He enjoys experiencing the sights, sounds and tastes of the Monterey Peninsula. He served with the Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) onboard Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington where he supported resiliency retreats for families and couples. His second tour of duty was onboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California where he supported 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and 1st Tank Battalion in sustainment and deployment training. He also served with and deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit as it assumed the role of Command Element, SPMAGTF CR-CC 19.1 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. RP1 Arganoza reported on board Naval Support Activity Monterey as Command Religious Program Manager on October 2020.