Pastor Profile & Church Profile

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1 Pastor Profile & Church Profile

2 The First Baptist Church of Conroe Pastor Search Committee elected by the congregation in February of 2015 has been diligently working on the process of finding the next pastor God has for FBC Conroe. The committee members appreciate the prayer support from our congregation as we surrender ourselves to Godʼ s leadership. We continually seek His wisdom and guidance in all areas of this process. Hopefully the Pastor Profile and the Church Profile will demonstrate our desire to honor the teachings of the Bible and bring glory to God in all that we do. We praise God for His faithfulness to us and for His blessings on FBC Conroe now and in the future. We ask that our body of believers join us in praying and reading these scriptures with us weekly. Thank you also for sharing any prayers or scripture with us via . Praying for the pastor God has for our congregation: - Titus 1:5-9 - I Timothy 3:1-7 - II Timothy 11:13-14 Seeking and Trusting: - Matthew 7:7-8 - Proverbs 3:5-6 Godʼ s equipping: - Ephesians 6: Hebrews 13:20-21 Praising God: - Psalm 28:6-7 Contact: pastorsearch@fbcconroe.org

3 1BTUPS 1SPGJMF 'JSTU #BQUJTU $IVSDI PG $POSPF 5FYBT 1. Experience: An ordained minister holding to the teachings of the Baptist Faith and Message; experience as a Senior Pastor is preferred; associate pastoral experience will also be considered. The applicantʼ s education must include a masterʼ s degree from an accredited seminary; however, a doctorate is preferred. 2. Preaching: Being led by the Holy Spirit, preaches with an emphasis on exegetical/expository preaching with sound, unwavering commitment to the Word of God; preaches the whole counsel of God. 3. Leadership: Mature leader who is courageous and willing to stand on the Biblical principles; puts God first, leads with humility, has a teachable spirit, and a servantʼ s heart; has a lifestyle that exemplifies Christ; provides stability and care to the church. 4. Shepherding: Considers the needs of the entire church family; watches over the flock; guards the church body from false teachings and secular ideas; encourages and reaches out to all members of the church family; promotes a spirit of unity and love among the people; leaves the ninety-nine for one. 5. Counseling: Gives sound Biblical counsel, advice, and guidance while equipping believers in the faith to assist with spiritual counseling opportunities. 6. Prayer: Prays diligently; teaches and encourages a lifestyle of prayer; is committed to both public and private prayer; leads by example. 7. Outreach/Evangelism: Is committed to making an impact in the community and throughout the world using the Gospel to bring people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through various ministries, missions, and outreach opportunities. 8. Vision: Understands the strengths and weaknesses of the church family; learns from successes and failures; recognizes the gifts, talents, and faithfulness of its members; builds up Biblical principles and standards which have endured in order to cast a vision for the future of Godʼ s people at First Baptist Church of Conroe, Texas. 9. Fellowship: Actively encourages and promotes Christian fellowship.

4 10. Worship: Leads the congregation with an attitude and lifestyle of worship by implementing: - Effective preaching and teaching of Godʼ s Word - Evangelism outreach - Music and praise - Commitment to marriage and family - Building of relationships - Dedication to prayer - Effective planning and leadership 11. Discipleship: Puts God first, consistently teaching believers to grow through the Word in their relationship with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit; equips believers for witnessing, service, and discipling others. 12. Administration: Works with and guides church staff; oversees the day-to-day jobs of the church organization; delegates responsibilities appropriately; encourages the efforts of church committees, ministries, and missions to effectively function as a unified church body; recognizes the deacon bodyʼ s responsibility of support and service.

5 The First Baptist Church of Conroe established on November 30, 1891, is located in downtown Conroe which is the county seat of Montgomery County. This church has a rich history of ministering to the spiritual needs of the people in this area as well as actively starting many churches in the county. There have been many changes and progress through the years as the population has grown. This church continues to be a congregation of people who come from all over the county for Bible study, worship, and fellowship while dedicated to serving in various ministries and missions. As this area of Texas continues to grow in population, this body of Christians realizes even more the importance of our church being a beacon of light bringing people here to become a part of our fellowship through worship, Christian discipleship, and service in the Kingdom of God. To God be the glory for His continued blessings on FBC Conroe as we seek to serve Him. First Baptist Church 600 North Main Street, Conroe, TX fbcconroe.org

6 Executive Pastor: Music & Worship Pastor: Pastor of Assimilation & Church Life: Student Pastor: Childrenʼ s Minister: Worship Associate: Preschool Director: FBA Director: Pastoral Care: Staff Evangelist: Pastor Emeritus: Dr. David Lorenz Tom Tillman Alan Armstrong Christian Nance Kathy Talbot Nathan Brown Brandie Lorenz Donna Fitts Merle Blado Jon Harper Dr. Cliff Herrington Larry Daigle Jim Hamilton John Mark Richards Gail Graham Doris Sims Mary Margaret Thompson Pam Kainer (alternate) Keith Kamman (alternate) larry.daigle@rocketmail.com montgomerybevo@yahoo.com johnmarkrichards@gmail.com gmgram@aol.com dgksims1@gmail.com mmlt@thompsonian.info pkkainer@consolidated.net eldred.kamman@gmail.com

7 Bible: We affirm that the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the basis for any statement of faith. The church regards the Holy Bible as its authority in all matters of faith and practice, and our understanding of Christian truth as contained therein is in essential accord with the belief of Baptist churches of like faith and order. Ordinances: The ordinances of the church are believerʼ s baptism and the Lordʼ s Supper. Doctrine: FBC Conroe subscribes to the doctrinal statements of The Baptist Faith and Message and Report of Committee on Baptist Faith and Message as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention. We voluntarily band ourselves together as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to all peoples. Purpose: We the members of FBC Conroe agree that the purposes of this church are: - The worship and love of God, and the Christian love of fellow men. - The communication of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as led by the Holy Spirit to all persons. - The equipping and enabling of individuals for this purpose through the provision of opportunities for worship, education, training, service, ministry, and fellowship. Source: FBC Conroe Constitution and By-Laws

8 First Baptist Church of Conroe is located downtown Conroe, Texas. The campus consists of eight buildings which comprise the sanctuary, a chapel, and educational facilities including the Academy. The church is also served with a large music suite, a library, a gym, and fellowship hall. Most people enter the large atrium where our Welcome Center is located. The First Baptist Church of Conroe is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The annual church report to the BCGT in 2014 included these statistics. - Residential Membership 1,985 - Baptisms 18 - Other additions 70 - Weekly Worship Attendance LifeGroups Bible Study Enrollment 1,269 - LifeGroups Weekly Attendance 577 FBC offers twenty adult Bible Study LifeGroups on Sunday mornings. Other LifeGroups include Main Street Kids classes for Preschool and K-6 grade, and Watershed Student Ministry for grades Many of the LifeGroups are involved during the week in ministries and mission opportunities in our community.

9 FBC congregation prays that we honor scriptures Philippians 12:7 and Romans 15:5,6 as we work together to provide a place for people to worship and become believers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church Conroe is an autonomous church with decisions being made with the leadership of the pastor working with deacons and committees. Members participate in quarterly business meetings. We are pastor led, staff run, deacon served, committee reviewed, and congregational approved with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Deacons are elected in accordance with the meaning and practice of the New Testament to serve with the pastor and staff in performing ministerial tasks. Eighty- five men serve as deacons at FBC. Some are active and some are on the inactive list. Deacons are elected by the church. Five deacons were recently ordained by FBC Conroe. Church members are elected to serve three year terms on these committees. Benevolence Committee on Committees Finance Legal Nominating Stewardship Building and Grounds Constitution and By-laws Insurance Mission Development Team Personnel Trustees

10 People have the opportunity to join together in various activities for worship and discipleship during the week as we honor the scripture Hebrews 10: Sunday mornings - 9:45am Life Groups Bible study for all age groups Sunday Worship services - 8:30am Classic Service (traditional) - 11:00am Celebration Service (blended) and Encounter (modern) - 11:00am Childrenʼ s Worship Services (K - Grade 2) - 2:00am Hispanic Worship Monday - Thursday - Prayer time for staff/church members at 8:30am - First Baptist Academy Mondays - MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - Ladies Bible Study - Ladies Prayer Time, - Menʼ s Power Lunches (monthly September - April) Tuesdays - Library - Happy Strings Band Rehearsal - Live Wires Lunch and Program - Literacy First classes Wednesdays - Family meal - Bible studies and activities for all ages - Parent Fellowship, - Choir, hand bells, and orchestra rehearsals - Literacy First classes Thursdays - Monthly Ladies Friendship Luncheon - First Women Read - Sew Journers Quilt Ministry - Literacy First classes FBC Counseling Center (by appointment)

11 I John 2:11-12 is the basis of our many ministries at FBC Conroe. Listed here are some of the ways God loves through his people. Benevolence Deacon Ministry Happy Strings Band Ministry Literacy First Ministry for Adults Mats for the Homeless Sew Journers Quilt Ministry Childrenʼ s Ministry (weekly, special events, camps, VBS) Student Ministry (weekly activities, camps, mission trips, special events) First Baptist Academy, a ministry of FBC, offers a Biblically based academic early childhood program in a loving, Christ-centered environment. A variety of two-, three-, and 4-day classes is offered Monday through Thursday from 9:00am 2:30pm for infants through Kindergarten. Director Donna Fitts and a staff of 22 teachers and assistants provide a warm, secure, and fun early childhood education connection for the community. Contacts for FBA are: firstbaptistacademyconroe.com fbaconroe.blogspot.com facebook.com/firstbaptistacademyconroe Bus Ministry Greeter Minister Library Ministry Meals for Homeless Ministry Music Ministry and Art Classes Welcome Center Ministry Outdoor Sports Banquet Menʼ s Basketball League Easter Egg Hunt Priceless Gowns Discipleship Now Weekend Music Ministry Concerts Menʼ s Power Lunch Ladies Friendship Luncheon Vacation Bible Schools Fall Festival Special Events Fall/Christmas Market

12 The congregation of FBC Conroe is actively involved in various mission opportunities as we focus on the scriptures Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28: Bucknerʼ s Family and Childrenʼ s Services Family Promise Mission Conroe Soup Kitchen at Salvation Army New Church starts in the area (Korean, Spanish) Sam Houston Elementary School Projects Mary Hill Davis Offering Supports several New Church Plants Mission Arlington Literacy First Supports ESL training Annie Armstrong Offering Mission Trips to Maine Supports Baptist work in Maine Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Living Water International Orphanage in Guatemala Operation Christmas Child Project Bucknerʼ s Shoes for Orphan Souls International Commission (Africa) Mission Trips to Asia, El Salvador, and Vancouver Supports Church plant in Vancouver Food Drive for Creative Outreach Hospitality House in Huntsville Gospel Lakes Day Camps Under Over Church Partner with Pastor Paul of Uganda Pastor training center in Africa World Vision and World Hunger Support missionaries in Chile and Peru

13 November 30, Missionary Baptist Church in Conroe was started with eight members and was pastored by George Cook from The first church building was built. George Mayfield Daniel was the pastor from The church became a part of the Tryon Evergreen Association and the ladies were involved in Womenʼ s Missionary Union. J.J. Pipkin was pastor Sunday School was started and the congregation began to make plans for a new church building. R. E. Day served as pastor from The church built on its current site, and officially changed its name to First Baptist Church of Conroe Thomas Gray became pastor and served for nine years. The membership grew from 772 to 1,234 and he baptized more than 275 people. A new educational building was built H.M. Godfrey was pastor, leading church in revivals and 171 baptisms Dr. A.C. Donath became pastor and served for ten years and the church built another educational building during that time Dick Hooper donated money to build Hooper Chapel in memory of his parents Ray V. Mayfield Jr. became pastor. He resigned seven years later to become the assistant to the president of Houston Baptist University Dr. Cliff Herrington was called to be the pastor, and served as pastor for nineteen years. At 90+ years old, Dr. Herrington is still active and serves as Pastor Emeritus at FBC Conroe A new sanctuary was built, including an office complex with additional classrooms FBC constructed an activities building which included a basketball court Dr. Marshall Edwards became pastor and served the church until 1990 when he returned to a pastorate in Columbia, South Carolina A 3-story education building was built to accommodate growing membership and activities Dr. Milton Magness became pastor and resigned in November 1994.

14 Tom Tillman became Minister of Music, and started the tradition of A Christmas Evening which included guest artists, choir, and orchestra. Tom continues to serve FBC as our worship leader Dr. Charles Walton became the pastor of FBC Conroe The sanctuary was remodeled allowing for the building to become a more modern space The atrium was built on Main Street, along with the library, bridal suite, and music suite, connecting the activities building, gym, and education building A contemporary service called Connection was started in the gym under the direction of Youth Pastor Mike Davis Pastor Mike Davis and approximately 150 of our members left to start Conroe Community Church Dr.Walton retired as pastor Dr. Mark Denison became the pastor of FBC Conroe Contemporary worship Encounter began in renovated Hooper Chapel FBC Conroe remodeled and renovated most of the buildings on campus. FBC helped plant Woodlands Korean Church and started a Spanish congregation Dr. Mark Denison resigned as pastor.