Kimra Bernhardt

Olivet Baptist Church, Oklahoma
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy
Tulsa Oklahoma
Olivet Baptist Church
May 6
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About My Family

My husband, Victor, and I have been married since 1988. We are the parents of two adult sons, who serve in local churches along with their wives. We are blessed to be the grandparents of five incredible kiddos.

Victor and I have both recently retired. I was a public school teacher, and he worked as an airline mechanic. We are actively involved at Olivet Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla.

About My Ministry

I am an SBC-endorsed disaster relief chaplain with the Oklahoma Baptists. I have spent most of my adult life teaching Sunday School classes, primarily with youth and young adults.

I have also led a variety of women’s Bible studies. Since 2016, I have been traveling to Brazil with others in my church family. We partner with Brazilian missions to build chapels, host VBS and provide medical screenings.

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.

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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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