David Choate

Fairview Baptist Tabernacle, Tennessee
Public Safety/Community Chaplaincy
Loudon Tennessee
Fairview Baptist Tabernacle
May 4
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About My Family

I have been married to Coleen since 1987. We have two sons, Joshua and Andrew. Joshua currently serves in the U.S. Air Force. Andrew works for me in the family business.

In 1992, I started a business that provides measuring and test equipment to industries.

About My Ministry

I’m an SBC-endorsed chaplain coordinator and part-time officer for the Lenoir City Police Department in Loudon County, Tenn. My wife, Coleen, also serves with me as a chaplain and part-time officer within our department.

We also serve as members of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health Crisis 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 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 I can be the man of God He would have me to be. 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 more believers will become missionaries and chaplains.

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