Healthcare Chaplaincy
Cheyenne Wyoming
Iron Mountain Country Church
August 30
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About My Family
I have been married for 45 years. My wife and I have four adult sons (two of whom are married) and two grandsons.
About My Ministry
I was a civilian senior pastor for 12 years. I was an Army chaplain endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention for 31 years, which includes 24 years active duty and seven years in the Army Reserve. I retired in August 2021.
I am an SBC-endorsed hospital chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). My primary roles are chaplain for a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (addictions, PTSD, moral injury), outpatient pastoral care/intensive outpatient program (addictions) chaplain, home-based primary care, and lead moral injury groups. I also augment pastoral care for patients on the medical and ICU wards, as well as caregivers/staff. I provide worship opportunities and counseling, conduct funerals, provide crisis care and represent the VA chaplain services in various community outreach events to veterans.
I am an SBC-endorsed hospital chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). My primary roles are chaplain for a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (addictions, PTSD, moral injury), outpatient pastoral care/intensive outpatient program (addictions) chaplain, home-based primary care, and lead moral injury groups. I also augment pastoral care for patients on the medical and ICU wards, as well as caregivers/staff. I provide worship opportunities and counseling, conduct funerals, provide crisis care and represent the VA chaplain services in various community outreach events to veterans.
SBC Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is a vital frontline ministry and extension of the local church. Chaplains reach the lost among the thousands of men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, public safety, disaster relief sites and corporate environments. SBC Chaplains care for the broken, offer hope to the hopeless and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in hard to reach places.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
