Emily Crutcher

Central Church, College Station,
Healthcare Chaplaincy, Professional Organizations Chaplaincy
Central Church, College Station
September 21
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About My Family

I am a single (never been married), 43-year-old woman who was called to serve in ministry when I was a child. I was moved quite a bit in my adolescent years, giving me experience with various types of people throughout my life. I have served on many short-term missions teams, seeking to honor God with my life.

My father is retired and serves as a deacon at my church, Central Church, where I have been a member for more than 20 years. My mother is a homemaker, and I have two younger siblings and five nieces or nephews.

I have been called to share Christ with others my whole life and truly feel called to serve in hospital chaplaincy.

About My Ministry

I’m an SBC-endorsed healthcare chaplain. My calling to chaplaincy stemmed from a horrible accident that happened when I was 18. This accident left me in a coma for seven weeks where I had to learn how to do everything all over again. By the grace of God, I survived this accident and have been called to hospital chaplaincy where I can minister to others with whom I have the blessing of relating and ministering to due to my own personal loss and experience (Romans 8:28).

I have a Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and stand firmly on the Word of God in ministry as the inerrant truth by which God provides answers to the many questions this life brings.

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.

Pray

Pray that I can meet people exactly where they are so I can effectively minister to them and bring glory to Christ. Pray that I can find a new residence as I begin serving as a full-time chaplain at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Grapevine, Texas. Pray for strength and wisdom as I walk in this new position.

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