Jay Perez

Southside Baptist Church,
Military Chaplaincy
Southside Baptist Church
December 26
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About My Family

I have been married more than 23 years to Caroline and have three children. My wife is a homemaker, homeschool director to several families and teacher to our own.

I previously served in full-time vocational ministry for more than 15 years before entering the Navy as a Chaplain.

About My Ministry

I am currently stationed at Camp Pendleton by the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. I am a Battalion Chaplain for the Combat Logistics Group 5 of 1st Marine Logistics Group.

I have the joy of sharing Christ and ministering to the needs of Marines, their families and other Navy personnel.

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 hearts that are receptive to the gospel among Sailors, Marines and their families. Pray for believers in the military to grow in their faith so they may have grace and boldness in their witness. Pray for godly influence within the command and regiment I shepherd. Pray for God's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual protection for myself and my family.

Participate

Commit to long-term prayer support. Explore the opportunities to extend the reach of your church by becoming a chaplain. Be involved in supporting chaplains and their families. Send notes of encouragement. Talk with a chaplain about his or her ministry context. Send resources that support a chaplain's ministry context. Pray for chaplains and their families.
NAMB does not provide compensation for SBC endorsed chaplains. However, a general fund is available to receive donations in support of the ministry and pastoral care to SBC endorsed chaplains. To donate, please visit Support Chaplaincy (missionaries.namb.net/projects/full/chaplaincy).
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