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Dr. JamesSoutherland,former presi-dent of TheBaptistCollege ofFlorida,passed away
Monday, April 29. Southerland served aspresident of then Baptist Bible Institute from1957 - 1978.
BCF President Dr. Thomas A. Kinchensaid of Southerland’s legacy, “I thank Godeveryday for the journey of JimmySoutherland that brought him to this institu-tion in 1957 for twenty years, and made aindelible impression that continues to thisvery day.” “His journey has made my journeyhere brighter and more pleasant because ofhis work, life, testimony and example. I amthankful for Dr. Southerland’s journey.”
Dr. Southerland began his ministry as anordained Southern Baptist pastor while a stu-dent at Stetson University in DeLand,Florida. After earning a bachelor of arts
degree he continued his education at TheSouthern Baptist Theological Seminary inLouisville, Kentucky where he earned hisMaster of Theology degree.
Southerland served as a chaplain in theUnited States Army Air Corps during WorldWar II before earning his Doctor of Theologydegree at New Orleans Baptist TheologicalSeminary in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Southerland is survived by his wife of 65years, Mabel. He is the father of three chil-dren, Carol Ann Knight, David Southerlandand Becky Barr and is the grandfather ofeight grandchildren and nine great grandchil-dren.
“He was not a man of big stature, but aman with a long shadow,” concludedKinchen of the distinguished life and careerof Southerland. “We lowered the school flagnot because a former president had fallen, butbecause a current hero had risen.”
Gifts may be made in Dr. Southerland’shonor to the Jim and Mabel SoutherlandScholarship fund at BCF by calling (800)328-2660, ext. 416.
2 ECHOES / SUMMER 2002
Volume 57 Number 2(USPS) 041-960 Summer 2002
PUBLISHERThomas A. Kinchen, President
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Dr. Jerry E. Oswalt has been named asthe first Dean of the Chapel at the BaptistCollege of Florida. The long-time vice-pres-ident of academic affairs at the Graceville,Florida college is the first to hold the title of"dean of the chapel" as Dr. Thomas A.Kinchen, college president, established thenew position in January.
According to Kinchen, chapel servicesare a vital part of the life of the campus andprovide a time for worship as well asinstruction. "My philosophy for our chapelservices is to get the best speakers thatBaptists have to offer to come to the bestschool that Baptist have to offer, and enjoy
the mix," he excitedlyexplains.
Oswalt will contin-ue in his current posi-tion as vice-presidentfor academic affairswhile adding the newtitle to his responsibilities. "I am pleased toassume the role of Dean of the Chapel andhonored that Dr. Kinchen has chosen me forthis ministry. The new ministry fits wellwith my other responsibilities related tosupervision of the faculty and oversight ofcurriculum development," says Oswalt ofthe addition to his responsibilities at BCF.
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Dear Friends,
As I write to you today we have just returned from theSouthern Baptist Convention meeting in St. Louis.
Each time that I get the chance to visit with our friends and alumni I am remind-ed of why we are in operation, and I am delighted to see the difference that isbeing made around the world by our graduates. As our new graduates leave thecampus I am convinced that they will continue to make a world changing differ-ence.
This has been an eventful time in the life of the college. We have seen the end ofsome segments of our history and the beginning of others. Recently we saidgoodbye to our longtime president, Dr. Jimmy Southerland. This man did muchto build the college that we have today. He is greatly missed, but we know thatwe will have a great reunion in the future. Another goodbye came in the form ofthe retirement of Dr. Wiley Richards. In his 34 years teaching at the college thisman had a profound impact on the lives of students and the life of the institution.We are glad that Dr. and Mrs. Richards are continuing to live in Graceville.
I hope that the mission trip to West Virginia that you will see in these pages is thebeginning of an ongoing relationship with that convention. Prior to coming to thecollege I had the privilege of serving in that great mission state as their ExecutiveDirector. Mission service continues as a strategic emphasis of the college. Thishas been seen in the commissioning service recently held in chapel, the studentsand faculty who are currently serving in Brazil, service by other students in sev-eral other countries this summer, and the upcoming commissioning of some ofour alumni for international service. Praise the Lord for the mission fervor on thiscampus!
I am so grateful for the leadership of individuals who come to lead in our chapelservices and special conferences. Drs. Timothy George and Bobby Welchinspired us to further service in an increasingly complex world.
The College Square Apartments are finally under construction after eight years ofplanning and waiting. We are looking forward to this much needed housing in ourcommunity.
There is much talk of Homeland Security. We must thank God for this great coun-try and stand for it. However, the great news is that we have a homeland in heav-en that is secure in the hands of the King of Kings. Thanks be unto God for Hisgreat blessings! Let's keep telling the good news.
God Bless You,
From The PresidentKeep Telling
the Good News
4 ECHOES / SUMMER 2002
David Amason, Sr.***BA, TH
Christopher Bishop BA, TH
Amy BoeBA, CC
Craig Boesch ***BA, CE
Lisa ClarkBA, CE/EE
Clint CliftonBA, CM
Jennifer Clifton BA, EE
Deris Coto*BS, BS
Michael CunninghamBA, CC
Joseph DavisBA, CM
Jerry Edwards***BA, TH
Hubert EllisonBA, TH
Richard Ellison, Sr. Assoc. in Div.
Gregory Ford***BA, TH
Wayne FosterBA, CE
Jessica GaineyBA, CE/EE
Preston GaineyBA, TH
Daniel GarnettBA, TH
Melissa HowardBA, CE/EE
Anthony HughesBA, TH
Larry JohnsonBA, TH
Leslie Joiner*BA, CM
Matthew JonesBA, TH
Celucien JosephBA, TH
Glen KeeneBA, CM
Mitchell Landress*BA, TH
Mario Martinez, Jr.BA, CM
Joseph Neely***BA, CC
Shannon RamseyBA, TH
Calvin Robinson, Jr.BA, TH
Keith SewellBA, TH
Ronald Smith*BA, TH
Todd SmithBA, TH
Brian TaylorBA, TH
Christopher Velez**BA, TH
Russell WilliamsBA, TH
Scott YoungBA, TH
Fall 2001Fall
2001 GRADUATESGRADUATES
Not Pictured:James CorbittBA, THMatthew DiCapuaBA, THCoalt RobinsonBA, THChristina Zapata*BA, CC
Honor graduatedistinctions:*Cum Laude**Magna Cum Laude***Summa CumLaude
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Hope ArcheyBA, CE
Tracy Black**BA, CE
Thomas Brown**BA, TH
Donald DownsBA, TH
Jimmy Duhaime*BA,CC
Thomas Duke, Jr.BA, TH
Steven Glenn*BA, EE
Charles Goldsmith**BA, TH
Sonja Goldsmith*BA, CE/EE
Micah GreenBA, TH
John Hall**BS, BS
James Harvey, Jr.BA, TH
Danny Heath, Jr.**BA, CM
Shae Heath***BA, LE
George Hufschmidt, II*BA, CM
Angela Jennings***BS, BS
Barry JoinerBA, TH
Allan JonesBA, TH
Melanie Kuder**BM, CM
Ricky MartinBA, CE
Nathan Mashburn, Jr.**BS, BS
James MetzBA, TH
Richard Miller*BA, TH
Hilario Perez, Jr.BA, TH
Matthew Pollard**BA, CE
Kenneth RandallBA, TH; BA, CE
Michael Robinson, Jr.*BA, CE/EE
Audra Rogers*BA, CC
Tanya Rushing**BA, EE
Natalia Santos**BA, EE
Shane Sullen***BA, TH
Stuart Swicegood***BA, TH
Anna Taylor**BA, EE
Shane TerrebonneBA, CE
Shirley Thompson*BA, EE
Scott Toon***BA, TH
James VaughanBA, CM
Andrew WigginsBA, CM
Rickie Wilson, IIBA, TH
Spring2002Spring2002
Not Pictured:Jeremy Dyer***BA, THJeffrey HewettBA, THJames HowellBA, TH
Honor graduatedistinctions:*Cum Laude**Magna Cum Laude***Summa CumLaude
6 ECHOES / SUMMER 2002
Each year, summerstudent missionar-ies are recognized
in a service held by BCF'sBaptist CollegiateMinistries (BCM).This year's ceremo-ny was unfor-gettable.
The commis-sioning service fortwenty-four BCFstudents, all ofwhom willserve on mis-sion trips thissummer, washeld April 16,2002 in theR.G. LeeChapel. Hymnalsin hand, the con-gregation sang acontemporary ver-sion of "Nothing butthe Blood," led by theBCM praise band.
Praise band leader, ShaunBraley challenged the studentsgathered, "Are you truly worship-ping God . . .when you go to class . . .when you help other people?" As thepraise and worship came to a close, theband laid down their instruments to leadthe time-honored hymn "AmazingGrace" acappela.
Sophomore David Timms shared hisamazing testimony of how God broughthim from his home in Zimbabwe,
through his career in the British SAS andvarious side jobs, to BCF. David toldseveral amazing stories of God's work inhis homeland, his missionary in-laws,and friends.
He encouraged all, "There is some-one out
there wait-ing for you. I don't know who it is orwhere, but they're waiting for you."Then he urged the students to persevereand rely on God's power despite theadversity they will face.
The service closed with commission-
ing prayer as each group of missionariescame forward one at a time. The studentsgathered laid hands and lifted them up inprayer.
A reception followed and a cake wascut in dedication to the twenty-four rec-ognized student missionaries. Everyonemunched on finger-foods while BCM
Director Crystal Kepler presented giftbibles to each of the missionary
students.Whether traveling to
Brazil, Romania, or serv-ing in stateside mis-
sions, each studentis excited about
their opportunityto share themessage ofChrist. SeniorShannonColquitt, whowill serve inCanada thissummerexplained,
"There is sucha need, and the
opportunities toshare the love of
Christ are unbeliev-able." Freshman Matt
Cothron, who will alsoserve in Canada, shared his
desire, "I want to show peoplethe love of Christ and work on car-
ing for people." Graduating senior Hope Archey, who
will travel to Brazil with BCF's interna-tional missions practicum class this sum-mer concurred, "I wanted to do summermissions and the door came open for theBrazil mission trip. It's also a greatopportunity to serve with my peers."
CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNEEDDCCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNEEDD--BCF students to serve as summer missionaries----BCF students to serve as summer missionaries--
By Michael Smith, BCF Junior
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"Faith is far broader than just evan-gelism," Welch clarified, "it is a strate-gy and process wherein a localchurch can crystallize the ministrytask." Suggesting the visualization ofa box holding many items, heexplained that the FAITH strategy islike a box holding the varied compo-nents of evangelism, assimilation, dis-cipleship and ministry.
Welch presented his vision to aclassroom of evangelism students atthe college March 12, citing eight prin-ciples for effective church ministry.
The first principle, he said, is thatchurch leadership must understandthe difference between "churchgrowth" and "growing the church."According to Welch, "church growth"is often considered the art of "how to
fill a building" rather than what hesays is a more appropriate approachof "growing the church." To grow achurch he states one must take thepeople in the church and invest intheir lives. As a result they will beequipped to reach others for Christwherever life may lead them.
Second, church leadership mustlearn the secret of a balanced NewTestament ministry that Welch statesis a mixture of evangelism and disci-pleship. However, he said that ineffort to accomplish this balance, "youmust always favor evangelism."
Welch explained that as a whole,people tend to favor discipleshipbecause it involves people they knowand with whom they share relation-ship. In effort to offset this natural ten-dency to lean heavy to discipleship,extra emphasis must always beplaced on evangelism. He said a pas-tor can favor evangelism by simplyproviding leadership and effectivetraining and by "teaching people tolove fishing and not just catching."
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Vision for FAITH ExpandsVision for FAITH ExpandsAUTHOR SAYS PROGRAM IS MORE THANEVANGELISM BY HEATHER STEWART
The creator of the FAITH Sunday school evangelism strategytold a group of students at the Baptist College of Florida that hisvision for FAITH is more than a model for effective church ministry.
Bobby H. Welch, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Daytona,Fla., authored the first written version of the FAITH Sunday schoolevangelism strategy in 1998. Since that time more than 7,500churches and pastors have been trained through FAITH clinics allover the country, resulting in over a quarter of a million total par-ticipants.
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8 ECHOES / SUMMER 2002
RevivalRevivalRevival
It might not look like a typicalrevival, but the message of Christwas presented strongly through theLuau theme incorporated into thechildren’s revival.
Twelve BCF students made the 14hour trip to Charleston, West VirginiaApril 24 - 29 to lead a children’s revivalat North Charleston Baptist Church.Upon arrival, the group transformed theyouth room into a fun-filled beach scenecomplete with colored tarps to look likewater, sand and grass. Mats were con-structed for the children to decorate andsit on while the walls were covered withvarious types of marine life.
A boat constructed of cardboardprovided the central prop for vari-ous Bible stories including“Jonah and the Whale,” “NoahBuilds the Ark,” “JesusCalms the Storm,”and more.
With theroom now a vir-tual Hawaiianluau alive withcolor, the groupwas ready for their firstnight of ministry. The Jesusand Me (JAM) Team beganeach night in the adult
revival where they presented a chal-lenging drama and testimony.
Back in the children’s revivalother students started each
evening with a fun icebreak-er game followed by songsled by K.D. Tew and JedMarczewski. The BCFstudents turned each
night’s lesson into a drama,making the learning experi-
ence more memorable for thechildren. Following the lesson,Tasha Bishop taught a craft
that reinforced what theyhad just seen.
Luau StyleLuau Style
Althoughparticipantssay theirgreatest chal-lenge was planningactivities for 20 chil-dren in adiverse agegroup rang-ing from fourto twelve years old, their efforts provedworthwhile as two children made profes-sions of faith. “The trip was long and wedid a lot of hard work,” said BCM presi-dent Crystal Kepler, “However, it wasworth it just to see two children come toknow Christ.”
Sherry Jicka, wife of North CharlestonBaptist Church’s pastor, says the effectsof the revival are still evident in their chil-dren, “I can’t begin to tell you the differ-ence in our children. In Sunday Schoolthey have been excited about praying, andthey pray sincerely with a newfound con-fidence.” “Your ministry was a blessingto our children and even more now to usolder folk,” she continues.
In addition to the children’s revival,the students assisted with a free car washand witnessing to publicize the revival.Signs were made to advertise the free carwash and free food. While some washedcars, other students shared God withthose who stopped. The students said itwas gratifying to be able to share God’slove not only in word, but also in action.
“It was a great experience for the stu-dents to take what they have learned inthe classroom and use it in a hands-onmission environment,” commentedDirector of Student Services Greg Ford,who accompanied the students on theWest Virginia trip. “I was proud of the jobthat they did.”
Luau Time (clockwise from top):
Kids enjoy crafttime; BCF students
advertise free carwash and food;
Tasha Bishop getsinto the luau fun;
Jed Marczewski getsdown on the guitar.
10 ECHOES / SUMMER 2002
"There will be no one who can take hisplace, but he has left a strong foundationon which others can build," BCFPresident Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen com-mented about long time friend and col-league Dr. Wiley Richards.
Richards began his service at theBaptist Bible Institute 34 years ago andhas left an impression that will foreverchange the school. Since his arrival at theBaptist College of Florida over threedecades ago, Richardshas taught a variety ofsubjects ranging fromEnglish, church history,cults, philosophy, andtheology.
In 1995 Richards pub-lished his fourth book entitled Telling theStory of Jesus: The Golden Anniversaryof Florida Baptist Theological College.In this book Richards recorded the histo-ry of the college from its earliest begin-nings in the 1940's.
During his years of service at BCFRichards has acquired many honors andawards. This year alone he was the distin-guished recipient of the SullivanLeadership Award presented by theFlorida Baptist Convention.
Since his arrival at the Baptist BibleInstitute 34 years ago Dr. Wiley Richardshas seen many changes come to the insti-tution, some of which he has broughtabout. In honor of his extended service
Dr. Kinchen hasannounced thenaming of a class-room in SolomonHall "TheRichards Room."
Dr. Richards'legacy will live on in years to come forhis service and devotion to the Lord andthe Baptist College of Florida.
Kinchen explains Richards' service toBCF stating, "During my period of serv-ice at the college Dr. Richards has been a
true friend and a strong source of sup-port."
"Dr. Wiley Richards represents thefinest in Baptist higher education. He hasa scholar's brain and a pastor's heart. Heblends strength of conviction with truecompassion," concluded Kinchen.
The man who says henever intended to
attend collegeretires with 34
years as a professor at BCF.
Richardsbids BCFFarewell
Pictured, from left, Dr. WileyRichards and Dr. J.W. Lee
Would you like to honor Dr.Richards on his retirement?
If so, simply write a letter ofappreciation on letterhead stationaryto be included in Dr. Richards’ bookof remembrance. Please limit lettersto one page.
Mail your completed entry to: Dr.Jerry Windsor, 5400 College Drive,Graceville, FL 32440-1898.
HonorInHis
By Hope SeverBCF Junior
“Dr. Wiley Richardsrepresents the finestin Baptist highereducation.”
--Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen
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Campus News
tidbitsHappeningwhat’s
on campus?
Is the father ofJesus the God ofMuhammad?
Dr. Timothy George presented two lec-tures on this current hot topic during theannual Powell Lectures held April 22-23.George serves as dean of the BeesonDivinity School, Samford University locat-ed in Birmingham, Alabama. During hislectures he pointed out fundamental differ-ences in the teachings of Christianity andIslam.
Underconstruction
Local dignitaries joined BCFPresident Dr. Thomas A. Kinchenalong with Joe and Phillip Napier ofNapier, Inc. in an April 2 ground-breaking for the College SquareApartments. The 32 unit multi fami-ly facility will be located just east ofHeritage Village on the BCF campus.
Happening
Third, he expressed the impor-tance that church leaders "don't sayno for their people." In short, Welchencouraged pastors to give their con-gregation a chance by not arbitrarilydeciding what they will not do withouteven asking them. "Let [the congrega-tion] feel a part of leadership and be apart of breaking the trail," he implored.
The fourth principle, Welchexplained, is that leaders must lead."Leaders should inspire, excite, andmobilize," he said. Emphasizing thatthere is a purpose for managers whooften get caught in the details of a sit-uation, he emphasized that leadersshould not try to be managers caughtin the details, but always see bigger
and better.Fifth, he conveyed that churches
must learn to demonstrate the differ-ence between passion and compas-sion. To get excited about the mes-sage of Christ is passion, while leav-ing the doors of the church and doingsomething about it takes compassion.
The sixth principle explains thatchurches must learn to develop "forcemultipliers." Citing II Timothy 2:2,Welch said this simply means to takesomething known and tell it to some-one who needs to know it with fullexpectation that they will tell someoneelse. The process thereby creates achain that will reach further than anyone individual ever could on their
own. "FAITH is to take the forceyou have in your church and explodeit," Welch explained. Expanding onthis principle, he stated the seventhprinciple is to encourage Christians tobecome dangerous by pouring theirlives into others around them.
For the eighth principle Welch drewfrom his military experience statingthat pastors must "lead like a warrior."
"Jesus did not come to be minis-tered unto, but to minister others," heexplained. It should be every person'sgoal to choose sacrifice, self-denialand suffering all for the purpose ofaccomplishing the mission for whichthey were sent. "Find the load and getunder it."
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1960'sJ. Frank Hay, Jr.(67) has retired fromhospital chaplaincyafter 10 years. He isnow living inOrangeburg, SC. Hisnew phone number is803 531 3761 andemail address of [email protected].
Gale W. Spilman (67)has been called aspastor of First BaptistChurch of Henrietta,MO. He may bereached at his newaddress and phonenumber of 314 DunnsLane, Richmond, MO64085 and 816-776-3350. His emailaddress [email protected].
1970'sRoy Cordle (70, 78)has been called aspastor of RiddlesBend Baptist Church
in Rainbow City, AL.He and Joan can bereached at 5574Riddles Bend Road,Rainbow City, AL35906 and phonenumber of 256-442-3130 and emailaddress [email protected].
Thomas Sumner (75)retired from fulltimeministry on January 1,2002. He was pastorof the CrosswayBaptist Church inTallahassee, FL. Heand Louise can bereached at their newaddress of 34850S.W. Co. Rd. 379,Bristol, FL 32321 andphone number of 850-643-1302.
Dewey Boyd (76) hasretired from fulltimeministry. He was pas-tor of Tunnel HillBaptist Church inTunnel Hill, GA. Heis now interim pastor
of Mt. Pisgah BaptistChurch in Ringgold,GA. He can bereached at his newaddress of 508 TysonDr., Tunnel Hill, GA30755.
Leo C. Daugherty(76) is the pastor ofBellefontaine BaptistChurch in St. Louis,MO. He and his wifeJoAnn can be reachedat their address of4422 Dothan Dr, StLouis, MO 63134 andphone number of 314-869-7911.
1980'sLee Devon Aaron(80) has been calledas Minister ofEducation and Musicat Shiloh BaptistChurch in Aiken, SC.He may be reached athis new address of340 Beaverdam Road,Aiken, SC 29805,phone of 803-644-
3726 and emailaddress [email protected].
James "Eke" Brown(83) is now serving asMinister of Educationand Students atNorthside BaptistChurch in Columbus,GA. He and Cherylmay be reached attheir address of 171Lee Road 917 PhenixCity, AL 36870, phonenumber of 334-297-6716 and email [email protected].
Michael Burney (84)has been called aspastor at ReelfootBaptist Church inTroy, TN. He andJanice can be reachedat their new address of1962 W. Hwy 22,Troy, TN 38260 andemail address [email protected].
Ed Masterson (84) isserving at Mt. OliveBaptist Church,Alliance Communityin Marianna, FL. Heis also a NAMBendorsed SeniorChaplin at JacksonCorrectionalInstitution in Malone,FL. He and Pat maybe reached at theiraddress of 5130 8thAve., Malone, FL32445, phone numberof 850-569-5035 andemail [email protected].
Michael Wimberly(87) has been calledas pastor of HurricaneBaptist Church inCadiz, KY. He andDebbie may bereached at their newaddress of 4177Hurricane Rd., Cadiz,KY 42211, phone andphone number of 270-522-8777.
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Mike Beck (88) hasbeen called asMinister of Music andYouth at PilgrimHome Baptist Churchin Newton, AL. Heand Sharon can bereached at their newaddress of 3241Holland Rd., Newton,AL 36352 and phonenumber of 334-692-3036.
Mark (89) andBonnie (89) Carterannounce the birth oftheir new baby boy.He arrived on March13, 2002 and his nameis Jeromy Bryan ScottCarter and weighed 8lbs. and 5 oz. Markand Bonnie can bereached at theiraddress of 27527Route D, Paris, MO65275 and phonenumber of 660-327-4095.
Jonny White (89) hasbeen called as pastorof Emmanuel BaptistChurch in Doniphan,MO. Jonny andMarseilles (89) canbe reached at theirnew address of 720Barton Rd., Doniphan,MO 63935, phonenumber of 573-996-3854 and email [email protected].
1990'sByron Kersey (90) isserving as Minister ofMusic at Gateway
Baptist Church inValdosta, GA. He andBessie may bereached at theiraddress of 407Augusta Rd.,Valdosta, GA 31602,phone number of 229-253-9631 and email [email protected].
Richard Ryals (91)has been called asnew pastor ofBethlehem BaptistChurch in theBatesburg/Leesvillearea. He and Sandy(92) may be reachedat P. O. Box 217Eaton Park, FL 33840and email address [email protected].
Russell Franklin (92)is serving on staffwith Student Venture,an outreach ministryof Campus Crusadefor Christ. He and hiswife Cami may bereached at theiraddress of 2006Cardiff Lane,Middleburg, FL32068, phone numberof 904-264-3616 andemail [email protected].
Tony Mittelo (92) ispastoring a newchurch start,Crosslight Church, inParma Hieghts, OH.He and Linda may bereached at their newaddress of 6832 ReidDr., Parma Heights,OH 44130, phone
number of 440-888-5722 and emailaddress [email protected].
Randy DeLoach (93)has been called aspastor of First BaptistChurch of Screven,GA. He and Alesiacan be reached at theirnew address of 302School St., Screven,GA 31560, phonenumber of 912-579-6732 and email [email protected].
Bob Hurley (93) andwife Gail announcethe marriage of theirdaughter, Jennifer onMarch 9, 2002 toJeffrey Allen Ream inTallahassee, FL. Boband Gail can bereached at 4252Carnwath Rd.,Tallahassee, FL 32303or by email at [email protected].
Mike Vosbrink (93)has been called aspastor of First BaptistChurch of Alturas, FL.He and Pam (93) maybe reached at theirnew address of P.O.Box 563, Alturas, FL33820, phone numberof 863-537-1049.Mike's email [email protected] Pam's email [email protected] son Jeff is a sec-ond year student atThe Baptist College of
Florida.
Wally Johns (94) hasbeen called to BethelBaptist Church inBradenton, FL. Hemay be reached at hiscurrent address of6304 13th AvenueEast, Bradenton, FL34208, phone numberof 941-756-7660 andemail [email protected].
Alan Jones (94) isnow serving asAssociatePastor/Student Pastorat Southside BaptistChurch in Sun City,FL. His wife Sharon(97) has completed
her Masters in LibraryScience from FSU.The Jones' can bereached at theiraddress of 909 3rd St.NE, Ruskin, FL33570. They also havea son, Christopher,born June 24, 2001.
Sammy Clary (95)has been called asMinister to Students atPickens First BaptistChurch. He andMelissa can bereached at their newaddress of 105 EdeDr., Pickens, SC29697 or by email [email protected].
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Michael Fox (95) hasbeen called as pastorof Milford BaptistChurch in Milford,GA. He and Tammy can be reached at theiraddress of Route 2 Box 185 F, Leary, GA31762, phone numberof 229-734-5857 andemail address [email protected].
Charlie Shields (95)has been called aspastor of MemorialBaptist Church inNew Castle, IN. Heand Patti can bereached at their newaddress of 2430 N.Memorial Dr., NewCastle, IN 47362,phone number of 765-521-3404 and email [email protected].
Tim McCord (96) ispastor of First BaptistChurch of BeverlyHills, FL. He andCassie may bereached at theiraddress of 3331 N.Sunrose Path, BeverlyHills, FL 34465 andphone number of 352-527-0495.
Todd Shaw (96) isYouth Pastor atHighlands BaptistChurch in Ocala, FLand Chaplin for World
Karting Association.He and Lisa may bereached at theiraddress of 5600 SE2nd Place, Ocala, FL34471, phone numberof 352-624-9308 andemail [email protected].
Doug Gibson (97) hasbeen called as pastorof Oak Grove BaptistChurch in Tifton, GA.He and wife Susanmay be reached attheir new address of4479 U.S. Hwy. 319South, Tifton, GA31794, phone numberof 229-382-7772 andemail [email protected].
Allen Hickman (97)has been called asMinister to Studentsand Education atFairview BaptistChurch in Columbus,GA. He and Taunjiacan be reached at theirnew address of 4653
Rowland Ave.,Columbus, GA, 31907phone number of 706-568-6304 and email [email protected].
Tim Meadows (97) isworking in PublicRelations andDevelopment ofSouthern Region forthe Florida BaptistChildren's Homes. Hemay be reached at hisaddress of 9823 S.Hollybroke Lk. Dr.#105, PembrokePines, FL 33025,phone number of 954-296-1147 and email [email protected].
Jeremy Moore (97) ispastor of the CountryBaptist Church inAvon Park, FL. Heand Melissa can bereached at theiraddress of 3215Devon Ct., Sebring,FL 33870, phonenumber of 863-386-0296 and email of
Adam Hammond(98) has been calledas youth pastor atFirst Baptist Churchof Belleview, FL. Heand Amber can bereached at their newaddress of 10846 SE54th Ave., Belleview,FL 34420 and phonenumber of 352-245-2886.
Jodie Robinson (98)has been called aspastor at First BaptistChurch of Coal Hill,AR. He and Anita canbe reached at theirnew address of 304College St., Coal Hill,AR 72832, phonenumber of 479-497-1886 and emailaddress of [email protected].
Mark Williams (98)has been called aspastor of VictoryHeights BaptistChurch in Columbus,
GA. He and Paulamay be reached attheir new address of7909 Fortson Rd.,Columbus, GA 31908and phone number of706-571-3169.
Randy Williams (98)has been called aspastor of VictoryMemorial BaptistChurch in Louisville,KY. He and Ruth Anncan be reached at theiraddress of 2825Lexington Rd. #853,Louisville, KY 40280,phone number of 502-893-7877 and email [email protected].
George Chestnut(99) has been calledas pastor of SouthsideBaptist Church inMulberry, FL. He andLinda may be reachedat their new address of1105 Portland Ave.,Mulberry, FL 33860and phone number of863-869-8230.
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Cynthia CowardMcIntosh (99)announces the birth ofa new a baby boy,Cortland, bornJanuary 8, 2002.Cynthia can bereached at her addressof P.O. Box 323,Pinewood, SC 29125.
2000'sAllan Austin (00) ispastor of theSherwood ForestFreewill BaptistChurch in New Bern,NC. He and Loreidacan be reached at theiraddress of 2411Glenwood Ave, NewBern, NC 28562,phone number of 252-638-8214 and email [email protected].
James Henderson(00) and Phyllis (00)are now living inTallahassee, FL andcan be reached at theirnew address of 2750Old St Augustine Rd.,Apt. H-77,Tallahassee, FL32302, phone numberof 850-402-0660 andemail of [email protected] son Travis is astudent at The BaptistCollege of Florida.
Jeff Kidd (00) isAssociate Pastor atEastside BaptistChurch in Plant City,FL. He also was mar-ried on 4/21/2001 to
Allison Taylor. TheKidd's can be reachedat 1308 E. CalhounSt., Plant City, FL33566 and phonenumber of 813-764-8667.
Mike Mason (00) isminister of students atHagood AvenueBaptist Church inBarnwell, SouthCarolina. He and wifeMelissa also announcethe birth of their sonMicah Seth Mason.They may be reachedby mail at 1155Hagood Avenue,Barnwell, SC 29812;by phone at 803-541-8223; or by e-mail [email protected].
Michael McGough(00) has been calledas Minister of Musicat Mount OliveBaptist Church inCommerce, GA.Michael and Courtneycan be reached at theiraddress of 2121Windy Hill Road SE,Apartment #1729,Marietta, GA 30060,phone number of 770-433-3300 and email [email protected].
Ronnie Testerman(00) is serving asMinister of Music atFirst Baptist Churchof Lynn Haven, FL.He and Stacy (00) canbe reached at theirnew address of 1303
Stephen Dr., PanamaCity, FL 32405, phonenumber of 850-784-0916 and email [email protected].
Richard Williamson(00) and BethanyWood (00) were mar-ried on July 7, 2001.The Williamson's canbe reached at theiraddress of 175 LakeMorton DriveApt.#48, Lakeland, FL33801 and phonenumber of 863-688-3080.
Clint Clifton (01) hasbeen called asWorship Pastor atStafford BaptistChurch in Stafford,VA. He and Jennifer(01) can be reached attheir new address of100 Lakewood Dr.#101, Stafford, VA22554, phone numberof 540 657-5885 andemail address [email protected].
Matt Jones (01) andwife Laura announcethe birth of theirdaughter, ElizabethAllison, born onJanuary 9, 2002 andweighing 6lbs and2oz. Matt and Lauracan be reached at theircurrent address of P.O.Box 782, Graceville,FL 32440, phonenumber of 850-263-5870 and email [email protected].
Mario Martinez (01)is serving as Ministerof Music and Youth atFirst Baptist Churchof Salt Springs, FL.He and Cathy can bereached at theiraddress of 24100 E.Hwy 314, SaltSprings, FL 32134,phone number of 352-685-2364 and emailaddress of [email protected].
Stephen Murner (01)and wife Melindaannounce the birth oftheir daughter MorganRiley Murner. She wasborn May 18 weighing7 lbs, 8 oz and 19 inch-es long. They can bereached by mail at2418 Sunshine Way,Louisville, KY 40216;by phone at 502-447-8896; or e-mail [email protected].
Jeremy Dyer (02) hasbeen called as pastorat High Desert BaptistChurch in Bend, OR.He and Erin alsoannounce the birth oftheir third child onMay 15, 2002, a son,Zechariah David.They can be reachedat their new address of61040 S. Queen Dr.,#36, Bend, OR 97702,phone number of 541-385-3032 and email [email protected].
Mike Mashburn (02)has been called aspastor of Ferris Hill
Baptist Church inMilton. He can bereached at his addressof 5633 Azalea Ave.,Milton, FL 32570,phone of 850-981-9217 and email [email protected].
In MemoriamTommy Harrison(72) was killed in atraffic accidentJanuary 12, 2002. Hiswife Linda may bereached at P.O. Box292, Waverly Hall,GA 31831 and byphone at 706-582-3995.
William C. Williams(78) passed away onDecember 29, 2001.His wife Nancy maybe reached at 4962Antioch Rd.,Crestview, FL 32536.
Amanda Crownover,former student anddaughter of DougCrownover (00) waskilled in a traffic acci-dent on May 18, 2002in Panama City. Dougand family can bereached at theiraddress of 118 H.L.Sudduth Dr., PanamaCity, FL 32404.
Our deepest sympa-thies are expressedon behalf of theentire AlumniAssociation to thesefamilies in their loss.
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