Sandra (Sandy) Rank

CrossPoint Baptist Church, Kansas
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy
Plevna Kansas
CrossPoint Baptist Church
April 7
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About My Family

My husband, Randall, and I were both born and raised in Kansas. We have four children, 14 grandchildren, and our seventh great-grandchild is due this December!

We live on a farm, although we don’t farm it ourselves. We have 60 acres, and my husband is a big fan of deer, pheasant and quail hunting. We bought the land so he would always have a place to hunt.

I am lead coder at our local hospital and have been in the medical field my entire working life. I love my job but do look forward to the day I retire. My husband is retired so he gets to enjoy not having to get up to an alarm clock most days. We live a pretty simple, uncomplicated life together. I have been a faithful Christian for the past 15 years.

About My Ministry

I am an SBC-endorsed disaster relief chaplain with the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists. I love being able to help those in need during one of their darkest moments. That is a chance to show them that God’s light shines through in the darkest of times.

We go in as the hands and feet of Jesus, and most people want to hear about how we came about helping them. I love the Lord and enjoy spreading His Word. I serve in our church two weekends a month, one of those weekends I serve on the prayer team and the other weekend I lead a guest services team.

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 boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people to whom I speak. Pray that through this ministry, more people would come to saving faith and live on mission. Pray for stamina and longevity for ministry amidst attacks from the enemy. Pray all church leaders are able to preach the gospel so all can understand. Pray all who enter into the church will go out and tell others, so God’s house can continue to grow. Pray all world leaders will find peace with other nations and that we can all unite together.

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