Ron Finley

Redbud Baptist Church, Texas
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Lubbock Texas
Redbud Baptist Church
January 22
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About My Family

I am married to my wonderful wife, Kim, of 24 years. We have two children, 21 and 19, who both attend Lubbock Christian University and play on the golf team.

About My Ministry

I am an SBC-endorsed hospice chaplain and also serve as a full-time staff chaplain at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, since September 2019. I have served in Southern Baptist churches in both full-time and part-time roles since 2004, mainly as a worship pastor/music minster, but also as an administrator and discipleship pastor.

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 my ministry to healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Pray for stamina and longevity for ministry amidst attacks from the enemy. Pray for opportunity and boldness to share the hope of Jesus through my ministry, and that the sick and suffering would know they are loved and heard, and know they are not alone in their struggle.

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