SHERIFF CHAPLAINCY

Chaplaincy provides support to the Sheriff's Office in several different ways. Moral, emotional and spiritual needs fall into this category. There are specific duties in the field that allow the Chaplain to engage distraught or grieving individuals, while the deputies and or investigators complete the necessary case work. Those incarcerated often call on the Chaplain to help them cope with their circumstances. In most cases, the Chaplain is called upon to notify citizens of the death of a family member or close relative. One of the most rewarding aspects of Chaplaincy is encouraging the brave men and women who serve their community selflessly.

Chaplain Mike Owens

Chaplain Mike Owens has been a P.O.S.T Certified Chaplain for Dawson County Public Safety since 1998.  Previously he served Rowan County Sheriff Department in Salisbury, N.C.  Chaplain Owens also is senior Pastor of New Life Church in Dawsonville, Ga.., where he has served for the past 14 years.  His Undergraduate Degree in Pastoral Ministries is from East Coast Bible College and he is pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Church of God Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee.