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Hi, I’m Chris and I’m the Senior Pastor at Belvidere Heights Baptist Church. I’m primarily responsible for the overall leadership of the church and for the teaching on Sunday. I seek to teach the Scriptures and equip people to reach their God given potential.
BASIC STUFF:
My wife Cheryl and I came to Belvidere in February 2010. We married right out of high school in North Little Rock, Ark. We have two daughters, Crystal and Cheri who are both married. I have two great son-in-laws, Zack and Lucas, and God has blessed us thus far with three grandchildren, Alaina, Alyvia, and Alex.
My love for the Belvidere Heights community and greater area began when I visited the area to look around after being contacted about the church. What great potential lies within the people in this area.
BIRTHDAY: August 5
EDUCATION: B.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Williams Baptist College; Masters of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
INTERESTS AND FAVORITES:
Places – I enjoy going to Florida and the white sand beaches, going on mission trips anywhere, and being anyplace with my family.
Books/Audio – Anything on Leadership (John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar), Pastoral Ministry, or good commentaries on passages of Scripture. I like to listen to Adrian Rogers, Charles Stanley, and Tony Evans.
TV/Movies – Some of the TV shows I like to watch are 24, Survivor, CSI, and some of the oldies like I Love Lucy, I Dream of Jeannie, Mash, and the old Bugs Bunny cartoons. I enjoy action, war, and James Bond movies.
Music (What’s on your iPod) – I listen to Chris Tomlin, and a lot of contemporary Christian music, as well as some classic rock.
Sports Team – I love all kinds of sports. My favorites are the Arkansas Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Hobbies – Golf, Hunting, Travel
Life Verse – My life verse is the first verse my mother taught me as a child. Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 This verse has carried me through my life and inspires me to share this truth with others.
Enjoy most about ministry – I enjoy seeing people find purpose and meaning in their life through a growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Hi, I am Mike. I am the Associate pastor and evangelism director at the church. I assist the pastor, take over the pastor’s responsibilities when he is unable to fulfill pastoral duties, and evangelism.
BASIC STUFF:
Marcia and I have been members at the church since August, 1986. We have been married since 1972. We have 2 daughters, Karey & Lori who are both married. Both of my son-in-laws are godly men that love the Lord and their wives.
BIRTHDAY: July 28
EDUCATION: B.S. in Speech pathology & audiology from Southern Illinois University, technical degree, Air Force, 1972
INTERESTS & FAVORITES:
Places – I enjoy anywhere that has mountains, waterfalls, sandy beaches next to a lake or ocean with family or friends.
Books/audio – counseling, leadership, biographies, espionage; fiction or nonfiction
TV/movies – I love movies that are based on actual true life experiences (Blindside, Defiance), survival movies (Castaway), John Wayne, James Bond
Music – praise songs that glorify the Lord, the old hymns (Have a Little Talk with Jesus), southern gospel, and old rock and roll.
Sports team – Kansas City Chiefs and MU and SIU football
Hobbies – backpacking, woodworking, and gardening
Life Verse – My life verse is Proverbs 3: 5-6, “ Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”
Enjoy most about ministry – I enjoy seeing people come to the saving grace of Jesus and their lives being transformed from average to a life of purpose, abundant living and excellence as a child of the King of Kings.
Dan began working with the students in August 2009. I grew up in the Lehigh, Kansas area before moving to Alta Vista, Kansas. I have three sibilings: Jake, Ruth, and Maggie.
BIRTHDAY: October 9
EDUCATION: I attended high school at Wabaunsee in Alma, Kansas and am currently a student at Calvary Bible College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Advanced Biblical Studies.
INTERESTS AND FAVORITES:
Places – My bed, the basketball gym, and being at the dinner table
Books/Audio – Refuel by Doug Fields, Crazy Love by Francis Chan
TV/Movies – Some of the TV shows I like to watch are Chuck. I like the movies To Save a Life and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Music (What’s on your iPod) – Toby Mac, Hillsong, LeCrea
Sports Team – I play basketball for the Calvary Bible College Warriors.
Hobbies – Basketball, hanging with students, and spending time with the people close to me.
Life Verse – "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." Ephesians 5:8
Enjoy most about ministry – Being there for the students, building relationships, and sharing the love of Christ with the students of today!
Daphne Wright - Administrative Assistant
BASIC STUFF:
Jim, my husband and I live in Peculiar, Missouri. We have been members of BHBC since 1963, leaving for a couple of years to live in Illinois. Jim completed his Civil Service retirement at Scott Air Force Base there and we returned and relocated in Grandview in 1981. We immediately rejoined BHBC. We have four children, Paula married to Rick, Gordon married to Shirley, and Ronald married to Diana. Mark is single and lives with us at home. We have seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and enjoy the huge family gatherings for holidays, birthdays, and other special days.
BIRTHDAY: April 7
EDUCATION: Business courses at Business Preparatory in Wichita, KS, graduated and obtained my first job in a financial institution. Attended community colleges here in the Kansas City area and Highland, Illinois.
INTERESTS & FAVORITES:
Places - I enjoy our two or three trips to Branson each year and we know all the good shows and restaurants. We’ve attended several spiritual retreats there the past few years.I spend a lot of time listening to the radio and hear great sermons from Chuck Swindoll, Tony Evans, Adrian Rogers, Charles Stanley and others.
Books/Audio - I read about anything I can get my hands on - the library is on the left side of my recliner!
TV/Movies - I love to watch detective shows like CSI and have enjoyed the current series 24. I also watch news channels and biographies and get involved in some of the game shows, especially The Wheel of Fortune.
Music - I love all kinds of music – contemporary and especially gospel. The Gaithers are high on my list of favorite group singers. The late Anthony Burger who played for the Gaithers is my favorite pianist. He has been my inspiration through the years and I’ve was fortunate to meet him personally at one of his concerts. I have all his arrangements and CDs. Andy Williams, Josh Groban are high on my list as performers. There are many others!
Sports - My love for sports centers around our grandson Trevor who has proven himself in basketball, baseball, and football.
Life Verse: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13. This verse keeps coming back to me when I have feelings of inadequacy.
Enjoy most about ministry - I’ve enjoyed being involved in the Children’s Ministry in the churches I’ve attended through the years in Kansas, Illinois and here in Missouri. It has been a joy working with children and seeing them grow up in the Lord and serve as leaders in other churches.My position in the church office has been a blessing -- getting to know the people on a personal basis. Having been a member for such a long time has given me the advantage of knowing the complete history of the church and the families who have been members.
