Walter (Dan) Howard

Friendship Baptist,
Healthcare Chaplaincy, Healthcare Chaplaincy, Healthcare Chaplaincy
Friendship Baptist
April 5
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About My Family

I am a Baptist preacher's kid. I am married with three children. Our firstborn died in infancy from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Our other two children are grown and on their own.

I served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and in the Indiana National Guard for an additional 10.

About My Ministry

I am a hospital chaplain. I am currently working in several hospitals as an as-needed chaplain. I am working at Indiana University (IU) North in Carmel, Ind., IU Health Methodist Hospital, Riley Children's Hospitals (downtown Indianapolis), and St. Franciscan Health Indianapolis

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 the using agency 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 the safety of all healthcare workers, first responders and their family members. Pray for open hearts and minds among patients, family members and staff. 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.

Participate

Commit to long-term prayer support. Explore the opportunities to extend the reach of your church by becoming a chaplain. Be involved in supporting chaplains and their families. Send notes of encouragement. Talk with a chaplain about his or her ministry context. Send resources that support a chaplain's ministry context. Pray for chaplains and their families.
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