Military Chaplaincy
Jacksonville North Carolina
Brookwood Baptist Church
July 7
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About My Family
I, Lieutenant Palmer, am a native of Georgia. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministries from Toccoa Falls College in 2012. Upon graduation, I took a position as associate pastor of Genesis Church in Vero Beach, Fla. During my tenure as a church planter and pastor, I earned a Master of Divinity degree in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
After three years in civilian ministry, I served for four years as a Chaplain at Canaveral Port Ministry ministering to Merchant Marines. I then transitioned to Active Duty Chaplain Corps, receiving my commission on December 15, 2021. I completed Officer Development School in February 2022 and Professional Naval Chaplaincy Basic Leadership Course in April of the same year. I reported to 2D Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C., in April 2022.
After three years in civilian ministry, I served for four years as a Chaplain at Canaveral Port Ministry ministering to Merchant Marines. I then transitioned to Active Duty Chaplain Corps, receiving my commission on December 15, 2021. I completed Officer Development School in February 2022 and Professional Naval Chaplaincy Basic Leadership Course in April of the same year. I reported to 2D Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C., in April 2022.
About My Ministry
I currently serve as a Chaplain with the 3/2 Marines.
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.
