Public Safety/Community Chaplaincy
Defuniak Springs Florida
First Baptist Church of Mossy Head
August 30
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About My Family
I became a Christian when I was 29. I am married to a wonderful wife who serves with me, as well as in her own areas of ministry. We have two adult children who are also serving God in ministry. I have trained in and continue to learn in many areas of chaplain/pastoral ministry, such as critical incident stress management, peer support, stress first aid, suicide prevention and service to those who serve.
About My Ministry
I am an SBC-endorsed fire chaplain in my area, ministering to the first responders in my community, while also volunteering as a firefighter and emergency responder. My calling in support of the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel is to focus on their mental and spiritual health, both on and off duty, with an emphasis on critical incident stress management, psychological first aid and peer support. I also work to balance the emotional and psychological effects of the fire/rescue service with the everyday effects of this broken world upon our members.
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.
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.
