Joshua Palmer

Anchor Church, Virginia
Military Chaplaincy
Norfolk Virginia
Anchor Church
July 7
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About My Family

I 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, Florida. 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 the Active Duty Chaplain Corps, receiving my commission on December 15, 2021.

I am married to my wife, Rebekah, and we have one wonderful daughter, Alice. Currently, I am stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, on the USS BATAAN.

About My Ministry

I am an SBC-endorsed chaplain currently serving in the Navy with the USS BATAAN, LHD5.

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.

Pray

Pray for boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people to whom I minister. Pray for people to come to saving faith in Jesus. Pray for more to become missionaries and chaplains.

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