Andrew Weems

North Columbia Baptist Church,
Public Safety/Community Chaplaincy, Professional Organizations Chaplaincy, Healthcare Chaplaincy
North Columbia Baptist Church
February 15
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About My Family

I am married to Lisa. We are a family of eight: Drew (son), Rachel Woods (daughter), Jeremy Woods (son-in-law), Seth (son), Caleb (son) and Rebecca (daughter).

About My Ministry

I am senior chaplain to the Columbia Police Department and a chaplain for Kershaw Health Hospital in Camden, S.C. I also serve as pastor of North Columbia Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C.

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 boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people to whom I minister. Pray for people to come to saving faith in Jesus through the churches in South Carolina and North Columbia Baptist Church in particular. Pray more believers will serve as missionaries and chaplains. Pray for the patients, family and staff I serve through Kershaw Health.

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