Darrell Burriss

Vista del Sol,
Military Chaplaincy
Vista del Sol
May 31
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About My Family

I have been married for more than 20 years to my partner in ministry, and I am in service to the U.S. Army. We have three children at various stages in life and spiritual development. We love to do any activity outdoors. Our family rounds out with a Great Dane and Australian shepherd. The shepherd is most definitely the alpha of the two.  

About My Ministry

I serve as a U.S. Army Chaplain on active duty. I have been at this for almost eight years and love it. This is what Jesus created me to do for His kingdom at this time in my life. I am with soldiers and their families on the best days of their lives and the worst. I go where my "congregation" goes—all day, every day. I would volunteer to do this without pay if that's what it took to continue being an Army Chaplain.  

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. Pray for more to become missionaries and chaplains.

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