Teenager becomes first Youth Chaplain

Brian Baker, a 14 year old from Virginia has become the first Youth Chaplain for the Church of God. He felt the call to the ministry by God and began the training with other youth at the Church of God campground in Roanoke, Virginia.

Not only is Brian the first Youth Chaplain, he is also the youngest ever associate chaplain. He came with his parents to the training center and endured 27 hours of training and passed.

Brian is very active in his local church youth group. His ministry will include visiting members of his youth group who are sick or in the hospital. He will also be the chaplain for the Church's Royal Rangers group. He will be actively involved in supporting his youth as a Church of God Chaplain.

Brian is an 8th grader who is a straight A student. He attends a Christian school. He will have more training as needed. He will also go forth in his ministry with the blessings and prayers of his local church, World Outreach Worship Center Church of God in Newport News, Virginia. This young man is not only setting high standards for the Church of God youth, but the youth of the world.

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