Chaplaincy Services
Kenneth James DeSoto serves as a Police Chaplain with the NOPD’s 4th and 8th Districts through BCM’s Chaplaincy Services. Since 1989, he has served as pastor with The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in Nigeria Missions, church planter in Georgia, led church revitalization in New Mexico, and continues pastoring today. He has over 16 years of chaplaincy experience, including 10 years as a volunteer and six with BCM. Kenneth holds an M.Div. and S.T.M. from Concordia Theological Seminary, with a focus on cross-cultural studies and missiology, and is a Board-Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains.
• What’s a hobby or passion you enjoy? I’d love to get back into playing golf – if only I could find the time!
• What’s the best part of your job? The best part of police chaplaincy is the unpredictability. I never know what’s coming next, and that keeps me engaged and ready to serve.
• What’s your go-to restaurant? My wife and I really enjoy Asian Indian cuisine – it’s our go-to for a flavorful meal.