BeLief Statement
Choosing the proper organization to be Ordained with is not always easy especially in our current climate of new age and social progressive denominations that deviate from the eternal and immutable Word of God.
I've chosen and honored to be Ordained through The Open Arms of Jesus (OAJ) and the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies (FCA). Both of these organizations are Pentecostal. I was raised and attended Pentecostal, Baptist and Mennonite Churches.
Today, I consider myself simply a servant of God, the Bible is my ultimate authority, however, I fully believe and and accountable to my covering in the FCA Belief Statement below.
fellowship of christian assemblies (FCA) statement of faith
What we Believe:
The Bible is the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.
John 16:13 | 2 Timothy 3:15–17 | 2 Peter 1:21 | 1 Thessalonians 2:13
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4 | Isaiah 43:10–11 | Matthew 28:18 | Luke 3:22 | John 14:16
In the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 1:1 | John 1:14 | John 20:28–29 | Philippians 2:6–11 | Isaiah 9:6 | Colossians 2:9
In his virgin birth.
Matthew 1:18 | Luke 1:34–35 | Isaiah 7:14
In his sinless life.
2 Corinthians 5:21 | Hebrews 4:15 | Hebrews 7:26–27 | 1 John 3:5 | 1 Peter 2:22
In his miracles.
Matthew 4:23 | Luke 6:17–19 | John 3:2
In his vicarious and atoning death through his shed blood.
Colossians 1:14 | Colossians 1:20 | Romans 5:8–9 | Ephesians 1:7
In his bodily resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:3–4 | Luke 24:4–7 | Luke 24:36–48 | Revelation 1:17–18
In his ascension to the right hand of the Father.
Acts 2:33 | Acts 5:30–31 | 1 Peter 3:22
In his personal return in power and in glory.
Acts 1:11 | Philippians 2:9–11 | 1 Thessalonians 1:10 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 | John 14:1–3
That justification by faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful man.
Romans 3:24–25 | John 3:3–7 | 1 John 5:11–13 | Ephesians 2:1–16 | Revelation 5:9 | Acts 4:12 | 1 Corinthians 6:11
That the prime agency for the work of God’s kingdom is the Christian local church functioning under the sovereignty of our Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill the Great Commission of preaching the Gospel to make and baptize disciples of all nations. The church has been entrusted with the ordinances of Believer’s Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Acts 1:6–8 | Acts 2:41–47 | Acts 16:4–5 | Matthew 16:18 | Matthew 28:18–20 | Mark 16:15–16 | Luke 24:44–49 | John 20:21 | Ephesians 1:22–23 | 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 | 1 Corinthians 12:1–31
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit which includes: the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an experience distinct from regeneration; his indwelling, by which the Christian is enabled to live a godly life; his supernatural gifting and empowering of the church for its work, life, and worship.
Luke 24:49 |Acts 1:4–8 | Acts 2:1–4 | Acts 10:44–46 | 1 Corinthians 12:1–31 | 1 Corinthians 14:1–40
In a lifestyle and practice of ethical conduct and integrity consistent with the character of Jesus Christ and biblical standards.
Romans 12:1–2 | 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 | Galatians 5:19–21 | Ephesians 4:13–32 | 1 Timothy 3:1–13 | Titus 1:5–11; Titus 2:11–13; Titus 3:9–11 | 1 Peter 1:13–16
In the return of Jesus Christ, to consummate his kingdom, in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved unto the resurrection of life, and those who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
John 5:28–29 | Mark 14:62 | 2 Thessalonians 1:2–10 | Revelation 1:5–7 | Revelation 20:4–5 | Revelation 20:11–12
In the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 17:11 | John 17: 21–23 | Romans 12:4–5 | Ephesians 4:11–16
FAQ's
What is a Chaplain?
A chaplain is a certified religious professional who provides spiritual care and support outside traditional congregational settings, typically within institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military units, universities, corporations, or hospice programs. They offer confidential pastoral counseling, lead worship services or prayer when requested, perform religious rites (baptisms, weddings, funerals), facilitate ethical discussions, and serve as a compassionate presence during crises, trauma, or end-of-life situations, all while respecting diverse faith traditions (or none) and maintaining strict confidentiality similar to medical or mental-health providers.Wait are you a Pastor or Chaplain? What's the difference?
Well, I'm Certified as both, but I function as a specialized pastor whose “parish” is an institution rather than a local church. While a chaplain may still preach, teach, baptize, or officiate weddings and funerals when specifically requested by someone of their own faith tradition, they usually do not perform the regular congregational duties that define traditional pastoring: delivering weekly sermons to the same congregation, leading scheduled worship services, administering communion on a set liturgical calendar, overseeing church committees or budgets, recruiting and training volunteers, planning youth or children’s ministries, conducting membership classes, managing church staff, or building and growing a specific faith community. In short, chaplains exercise pastoral care without the ongoing congregational leadership responsibilities that occupy most local-church pastors.
What type of Counselling do you do?
As a pastor, I provide biblical counseling that is firmly rooted in Scripture as the ultimate authority for faith and practice. While I may at times draw upon evidence-based tools such as cognitive-behavioral techniques to help illustrate or apply biblical truth, I am not a state-licensed mental-health professional, and my counseling is distinctly pastoral in nature. All guidance, insight, and strategies are intentionally framed within a biblical worldview, with the goal of fostering repentance, faith, obedience, and progressive sanctification through the power of the Holy Spirit. My areas of focus include overcoming addiction, building biblical resilience, addressing depression and spiritual dryness, strengthening marriages according to God’s design, and walking alongside believers in the lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ.How much do Counselling Services Cost?
My pastoral counseling is offered freely as part of my ministry, reflecting the grace we have received in Christ. You will never be charged a fee or presented with a bill. The counsel you receive is informed by a master’s-level education in theology and biblical studies, combined with many years of pastoral care and lived experience walking with people through life’s deepest joys and trials. While there is no obligation whatsoever, if the Lord leads you to express gratitude through a voluntary gift, any donation—given cheerfully and according to your means—will be received with appreciation and stewarded faithfully through the Open Arms of Jesus ministry. My desire is simply to serve you as a fellow pilgrim in the gospel.
