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Buckner Retirement Services Hires Trent Lott as First Chaplain for The Stayton at Museum Way by Buckner
Lott will serve as the first chaplain of the nonprofit’s newest senior living community in Texas.
FORT WORTH, Texas (Feb.17, 2025) – Buckner Retirement Services announced Trent Lott as the first chaplain for The Stayton at Museum Way, effective Feb. 18, 2025. As the first chaplain of the senior living community, Lott will be available for spiritual and pastoral guidance to all residents regardless of religious background or beliefs.
Last year, the faith-based senior living provider acquired The Stayton at Museum Way, a Fort Worth senior living community. The Stayton is the seventh senior living community owned and operated by Buckner in Texas, including Ventana by Buckner in Dallas.
Lott is a board-certified chaplain with extensive experience in providing pastoral care. Most recently, he held the position of chaplain at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance. Prior to that, he served as a worship pastor at GracePointe Church, an associate pastor at Southlake Baptist Church, and an assistant worship leader at First Baptist Church of Justin.
He holds degrees from University of North Texas (Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis), Dallas Baptist University (Master of Arts in Worship Studies), and Robert E. Webber Institute (Doctor of Worship Studies).
“I’m excited to join Buckner and The Stayton because of their commitment to serving seniors with compassion and excellence,” said Lott. “Faith plays such a vital role in how we navigate life’s joys and challenges, and I’m honored to be part of a team that values the spiritual well-being of residents and staff. I look forward to building relationships and walking alongside others on their journeys.”
As the first chaplain of The Stayton, Lott said he hopes to create an environment where residents, families, and staff feel heard, valued, and uplifted regardless of where a person is in their faith journey.
“Employing an interdenominational chaplain is one of the ways Buckner delivers on our faith-based mission of service, and we are excited Chaplain Trent will be the first at The Stayton,” said Brian Robbins, president of Buckner Retirement Services. “Chaplain Trent’s experience and passion for others will serve residents of all backgrounds at The Stayton.”
The core mission of Buckner Retirement Services is to enhance and enrich the lives of seniors by providing quality care in the communities where they work and live.
“In senior living, spiritual care becomes even more essential as people reflect on their lives, navigate transitions, and seek community,” said Lott. “I felt called to serve in this setting because I want to be a source of encouragement, a listening ear, and a reminder of God’s presence in every season of life.”
To watch a short video about Buckner chaplains, visit YouTube.com/watch?v=oQLebLcJaxg.