Derrick E. Young

Unity Baptist Church , Arkansas
Professional Organizations Chaplaincy, Healthcare Chaplaincy
Fayetteville Arkansas
Unity Baptist Church
June 14
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About My Family

My wife, Gale, and I are high-school sweethearts from Gary, Ind. God has blessed us with two children, who now have their own families, and three wonderful grandchildren. We are blessed to have a family who is working in the kingdom of God with us.

About My Ministry

I’m an SBC endorsed chaplain serving at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Ark.

Additionally, I’m the planter/pastor of Unity Baptist Church. Our ministry is 12 years old and sits on four and one-half acres of land. We are blessed to be growing spiritually and physically.

In all my ministries, I am Great Commission focused as I love others through Jesus Christ.

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 more people will become missionaries and chaplains.

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