NAD Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

My primary function is to provide compassionate care by ensuring that the core mission of our hospital is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our operations. As part of Common Spirit Health, that mission is to "make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all." I am deeply committed to embodying this purpose in everything we do, thereby creating a truly holistic and healing environment. A key component of my role is leading and mentoring our dedicated chaplain team. I ensure they are equipped with the resources and guidance necessary to continue delivering compassionate spiritual care. This care extends to all members of our community: our patients, their families, and our hospital employees. By supporting and empowering our chaplains, I ensure that spiritual and emotional support remains a strong pillar of the overall compassionate care we provide to everyone who walks through our doors.

Before chaplaincy, I had many vocations that provided for my family, but I never felt fully aligned with my purpose. During my time in the chaplaincy program at Loma Linda University, one of my professors said something that struck a deep chord in me: “A vocation is where one’s purpose and passion intersect.” For the first time in my life, I felt that intersection, and I’ve been sharing that truth ever since. Today, I serve as a hospital chaplain at Loma Linda University Medical Center, working in the adult and children’s emergency rooms, pre-op unit, and observation outpatient unit. On any given day, you’ll find me journeying and praying with patients before surgery, standing beside families in moments of crisis, or offering devotion and encouragement to staff. I also respond to trauma calls and provide comfort and spiritual support wherever it’s needed most. My daily prayer is simple: that God would allow me to be what a patient, family member, or staff person needs in that moment. As Philippians 1:6 reminds me: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus.” I am deeply grateful that God began a good work in me as a chaplain and continues to work through me each day.