Allen Staley

Iron Mountain Country Church (SBC), Wyoming
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Cheyenne Wyoming
Iron Mountain Country Church (SBC)
August 30
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About My Family

I have been married for 44 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 now an SBC-endorsed hospital chaplain for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I provide pastoral care for patients on the medical and ICU wards, surgeries and primary care clinic, 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.

Pray

Pray for wisdom and inspiration as I minister to veterans from all military branches. Pray for those whom, as Abraham Lincoln said, “… shall have borne the battle,” and the physical, emotional and spiritual wounds they bear and the families who walk this path with them. Pray for the dedicated men and women who provide care for these veterans.

Participate

Commit to long-term prayer support. Reach out to VA chaplains in your area. Serve as chaplain services volunteer. Encourage your pastors and ministry leaders to reach out to VA chaplains. Look for opportunities to minister to and honor the veterans in your churches and seek to learn more about and be sensitive to the unique challenges they face. Reach out, talk to and most importantly listen to the stories of the veterans in your life.
NAMB does not provide compensation for SBC endorsed chaplains. However, a general fund is available to receive donations in support of the ministry and pastoral care to SBC endorsed chaplains. To donate, please visit Support Chaplaincy (missionaries.namb.net/projects/full/chaplaincy).
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