Military Chaplaincy
Scott AFB Illinois
First Baptist Church of Columbia
March 26
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About My Family
My wife, Natalie, and I married in 2014 and are stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. We are committed to raising our three sons—Josiah (4), Jude (2), and Jonas (9 months)—in the faith, and by God’s grace, we hope to continue growing our family.
Natalie serves as an occupational therapist, bringing loving, caring, and nurturing qualities to all she does. She is also a gifted writer and communicator whose intentionality and thoughtfulness are evident in everything she pursues.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University (2009) and a Master of Theology in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary (2019). I enjoy reading historical, biographical, and theological books, as well as outdoor activities, sports, coffee, traveling, drawing, and genealogy.
Natalie serves as an occupational therapist, bringing loving, caring, and nurturing qualities to all she does. She is also a gifted writer and communicator whose intentionality and thoughtfulness are evident in everything she pursues.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University (2009) and a Master of Theology in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary (2019). I enjoy reading historical, biographical, and theological books, as well as outdoor activities, sports, coffee, traveling, drawing, and genealogy.
About My Ministry
As an active duty Air Force Chaplain, I am called to bring the hope of the gospel to those who serve our nation. I minister to Airmen, Guardians, and military families in some of life’s most challenging moments—deployments, loss, crisis, and transition.
Though I serve people of all backgrounds, I am unapologetically a gospel witness. I share the love of Christ through one-on-one pastoral care, counseling, worship, and evangelism. The military is a unique mission field, and I count it a privilege to plant seeds of faith where they are most needed. I am passionate about making disciples, strengthening marriages and families, and connecting people to the local church.
Though I serve people of all backgrounds, I am unapologetically a gospel witness. I share the love of Christ through one-on-one pastoral care, counseling, worship, and evangelism. The military is a unique mission field, and I count it a privilege to plant seeds of faith where they are most needed. I am passionate about making disciples, strengthening marriages and families, and connecting people to the local church.
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, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, 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 their institution 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 their institution 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.
