Military Chaplaincy,
Professional Organizations Chaplaincy,
Military Chaplaincy
Travis AFB California
Travis AFB Community Worship Service
March 31
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About My Family
I grew up as the fifth child of a Home Mission Board (SBC) endorsed USAF Chaplain. I was born in Mississippi, then moved to Texas, Okinawa, Missouri, New Mexico and then Germany, where I graduated high school prior to returning to Texas for college and seminary. I met my wife, Susan, at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1994), and we married in 1995.
I have two children: Daniel and Ray. Daniel is a sophomore at Baylor University studying as music major as an organist. My daughter, Ray, is pursuing a degree in psychology working toward a Ph.D. I have served as pastor and interim pastor at churches across Texas, Georgia and California. I look forward to continuing my ministry when I retire from the Air Force in 2026. My wife, children and I are open to God’s call in our lives and are excited about a lifetime of Christian service.
I have two children: Daniel and Ray. Daniel is a sophomore at Baylor University studying as music major as an organist. My daughter, Ray, is pursuing a degree in psychology working toward a Ph.D. I have served as pastor and interim pastor at churches across Texas, Georgia and California. I look forward to continuing my ministry when I retire from the Air Force in 2026. My wife, children and I are open to God’s call in our lives and are excited about a lifetime of Christian service.
About My Ministry
I am the Wing Chaplain for the 67 Cyberspace Wing on Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland since July 2019. I previously served as the Deputy Command Chaplain for United States Forces–Korea. I began my ministry in September 1992 while I was a student at SWBTS in Ft. Worth, Texas. I was licensed in December 1992 and ordained in December 1994. I graduated in May 1995 and completed a 4-unit (ACPE) residency in 1997. I was commissioned as a USAF-Reserve Chaplain in January 1997, active duty since July 1999. I have served at bases in Texas, California, North Dakota, Washington D.C., Guam, Florida, Korea and have deployed twice (Data Masked location and Afghanistan). I earned my Doctor of Ministry in 2005 at Oblate School of Theology, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2012 and a licensed marriage and family therapist credential in 2016.
SBC Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is a "frontline" ministry that is vital to the 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. A basic qualification from the Chaplains Commission, SBC, is that an applicant is a Southern Baptist who is a member in good standing with an SBC church. Additional qualification requirements may involve certain age limits, educational background, ministry experience, physical condition, financial and credit history, citizenship eligibility for a security clearance, certification by certain national organizations, and other qualifications specific to the Using Agency or Chaplains Commission, SBC. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as an SBC endorsed chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at Send me. For more information about SBC Chaplaincy, visit www.namb.net/chaplaincy.
