Division of Mission and Ministry
At Baptist, we believe showing our patients and families the best care includes ministering to their spiritual needs as well.
Mission and Ministry
Baptist Health System was formally affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) for more than 50 years. In January 2003, when ownership of our healthcare system was transferred
to Vanguard Health Systems, we entered into a new relationship with the BGCT.
Now, through the leadership of our Mission and Ministry Division, we are working as partners in Christian ministry with the BGCT, providing pastoral care for patients, families and employees, and practical service in our community.
The Mission and Ministry Division is also responsible for maintaining and building our relationship with the BGCT and other faith communities, and for fostering our employees’ commitment to community service.
Chaplains in service to patients and families
Our chaplains work in consultation with the entire medical team to provide holistic, heartfelt health care. They understand the essential spiritual component to your wellness and know how to deliver the compassionate care that is at the heart of Baptist.
Patients and families may choose to call on chaplains 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Before and after surgery or other serious procedures
- When confronting new diagnosis or difficult illness
- For help coping with fear or uncertainty
- When concerned about the past or future, family or death
Other pastoral care services
Scriptures of encouragement
“The Lord watches over you . . . .the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (From Psalm 121 NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1 NIV)
“ . . . .The Lord says . . .. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you . . . For I am the Lord your God . . .. Do not be afraid, for I am with you . .
.” (From Isaiah 43:1-5 NIV)
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV)
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (The promise of Christ, Matthew 11:28 NIV)
“Cast all your care on him because he cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7 NIV)
Leadership – Baptist Health System
Chief Mission & Ministry Officer
Joe Perez
(210) 297-1142
Director of CPE
Jose Cedillo
(210) 297-9756
Baptist Medical Center
Rev. Darrell Boswell, MDiv, M.Ed, BCC
Director of Pastoral Care – Baptist Medical Center
(210) 297-8750
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
Katie Ivey
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-3725
North Central Baptist Hospital
Mark Spain
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-4750
Northeast Baptist Hospital
Rev. Tim Cranfill, DMin, BCC
Director of Pastoral Care – Northeast Baptist Hospital
(210) 297-3725
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
Keith Evans
Director of Pastoral Care
(210) 297-5750
