Professional Organizations Chaplaincy,
Healthcare Chaplaincy
North Carolina
City Church Gastonia
February 6
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About My Family
I was born in Charlotte, N.C., but grew up in Memphis, Tenn. In the summer of 1981, I began my lifelong journey with Christ.
In college, I befriended a woman who later became my English tutor and ultimately my wife, Brenda. We were married the same weekend I graduated from college in May 1993. Our family quickly grew. We welcomed our daughter, Ariel, in July 1994, followed by Danielle in February 1996, Bethany in July 1997, Mikayla in January 2000 and Elijah in March 2002.
My family is close, and we enjoy time together. Our key interests are Christ, comic book movies, Carolina Panthers football, board games and vacations, especially theme parks.
In college, I befriended a woman who later became my English tutor and ultimately my wife, Brenda. We were married the same weekend I graduated from college in May 1993. Our family quickly grew. We welcomed our daughter, Ariel, in July 1994, followed by Danielle in February 1996, Bethany in July 1997, Mikayla in January 2000 and Elijah in March 2002.
My family is close, and we enjoy time together. Our key interests are Christ, comic book movies, Carolina Panthers football, board games and vacations, especially theme parks.
About My Ministry
I am an SBC-endorsed healthcare/hospital chaplain in Charlotte, N.C. After years of serving in the local church, I felt led to serve in my current capacity. I believe God can more effectively use me in chaplaincy as I can fully relate personally to those going through times of suffering, crisis or questioning. I have the professional training, experience and compassion to truly benefit those in need.
I pursued chaplaincy because I discovered I had the skills of helping people during some of the most challenging times of their lives. After positive exposure to chaplaincy in both the passing of my mother and father in a hospital and hospice house setting, I explored chaplaincy and found it to be the right fit for a new horizon of ministry. I am committed to chaplaincy as both my vocation and calling.
I pursued chaplaincy because I discovered I had the skills of helping people during some of the most challenging times of their lives. After positive exposure to chaplaincy in both the passing of my mother and father in a hospital and hospice house setting, I explored chaplaincy and found it to be the right fit for a new horizon of ministry. I am committed to chaplaincy as both my vocation and calling.
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.
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.
