Military Chaplaincy
Elizabethton Tennessee
Calvary Baptist Church
November 30
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About My Family
I have been serving in ministry for more than 15 years. Prior to becoming a U.S. Air Force Chaplain, I served as a senior pastor in two churches in Tennessee. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. My MDiv is from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS). I am working on my DEdMin from the SBTS.
During my education, I had opportunities to serve as a youth pastor and in college ministry at my Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). While pastoring, I served on numerous committees and boards in my local Baptist association, state convention and East Tennessee State University BCM.
I’m married to my best friend and college sweetheart, Elizabeth. We met at a college Bible study at our BCM. We have three wonderful and silly children: Daniel (11), Lydia (9) and Hannah (6).
During my education, I had opportunities to serve as a youth pastor and in college ministry at my Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). While pastoring, I served on numerous committees and boards in my local Baptist association, state convention and East Tennessee State University BCM.
I’m married to my best friend and college sweetheart, Elizabeth. We met at a college Bible study at our BCM. We have three wonderful and silly children: Daniel (11), Lydia (9) and Hannah (6).
About My Ministry
I serve as an SBC-endorsed chaplain assigned to the 1st Special Operation Wing of Hurlburt Field in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. In this capacity, I serve as the lead Protestant chaplain and to the units that encompass Air Force Special Warfare.
Prior to that, I served as a chaplain to those in basic military training and the 40,000 Airmen in training who come through the “Gateway to the Air Force.”
Prior to that, I served as a chaplain to those in basic military training and the 40,000 Airmen in training who come through the “Gateway to the Air Force.”
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 are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy 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 are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
