Joe LaCognata

Church at the Springs, Florida
Public Safety/Community Chaplaincy
Belleview Florida
Church at the Springs
July 21
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About My Family

I have been married to Kim since 1985. We are the proud parents of five amazing children and four wonderful sons-in-law.

About My Ministry

I am the founder and president of Fire Rescue Support, Inc. I started my involvement with emergency services in 1986 as a volunteer firefighter and an emergency medical technician.

Since becoming a pastor in 1994, my connection with emergency services has been through the chaplaincy with both police and fire departments. I currently serves as an SBC-endorsed chaplain with Marion County Fire Rescue, Ocala Fire Rescue and the Florida State Fire College all located in north central Florida.

The mission of Fire Rescue Support is to support fire rescue personnel before, during and after the call.

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 for those who serve with Marion County Fire Rescue and Ocala Fire Rescue.

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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