Military Chaplaincy
Leonardtown Maryland
Leonardtown Baptist Church
June 3
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About My Family
I have served as the senior pastor of Leonardtown Baptist Church since September 2019. I earned my Bachelor of Music degree from Stetson University, my Master of Religious Studies degree with an emphasis in worship leading from Liberty University, and my Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
My wife, Christina, and I have been married since 2004. We have one son named Judah.
My wife, Christina, and I have been married since 2004. We have one son named Judah.
About My Ministry
Late in 2024, the Lord began to stir in me a strong desire to serve as a Reserve Chaplain in the Navy. Through conversations with my family, my church and the Navy, the Lord affirmed this calling. I was commissioned as a Lieutenant on May 4, 2025. I am excited to be trained and begin my service as an SBC-endorsed chaplain.
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, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, 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.
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.
