Public Safety/Community Chaplaincy
Groveport Ohio
Covenant Church
March 7
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About My Family
My firefighter husband and I have been happily married for 28 years. We are blessed with two wonderful daughters who follow Jesus with their whole hearts, and are equally blessed with son-in-laws who are also Godly men. We have a delightful 4-year-old grandson and another grandson who, although he met Jesus on his birthday, is still a cherished part of our family story. Our children and sons-in-law are actively involved in ministry through our church and coaching college sports. I take great pleasure in supporting their ministries just as they support mine. I relish the adventure of life and have a passion for baking, gardening, spending quality time with my family and traveling.
About My Ministry
I am a volunteer police chaplain endorsed by the SBC. I hold the position of assistant director at the Franklin County Sheriff Chaplain Unit in Columbus, Ohio, and also serve with the Groveport police department. I possess several certifications in areas such as critical incident stress management (CISM), grief, suicide and emotional trauma. I utilize this training to support patrol and corrections deputies, along with their families. Additionally, I am a chaplain for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team and hold dual roles in administration and chaplaincy with the Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Response Team.
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 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.
