Joe Funderburk, Pastor
Time in Ministry:
Began Ministry at Nall: November 15, 2009
Family: Wife Angela and 2 year old daughter Laura.
What Joe enjoys most about his ministry:
Favorite Book of the Bible:
Favorite Scripture:
In my spare time, I like to:
Favorite Food:
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Bob Clark, Minister of Education
Education Background: BA in Mathmatics from Ouachita Baptist College, BS in education from Ouachita Baptist College, BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, Masters of Religious Education from Midwest Baptist Seminary.
Time in Minsitry: 25 years.
Started at Nall Avenue: October 1980
Family: Wife Marie. Son Bob and his wife Lisa with grandchildren Meghan, Liz, and Holly. Son Tom and his wife Kim with grandchildren Andrew and Matthew.
What Bob enjoys most about is ministry: "Watching people grow and mature in their faith."
Favorite Book of the Bible: Acts, because it demonstrates what God wants His church to do, grow, expand, reach people.
Favorite Scripture: Ephesians 3: 20-21, "Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think - according to the power that works in you - to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." This tells me who has the power.
In my spare time I like to: Read science fiction.
Favorite Foods: Hamburgers, fried chicken, beef and noodles.
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Kenny Warren, Minister of Music
Educational Background: Bachelors of Vocal Music Education with Instrumental Certification. Plus lots of "on the road" time.
Time in Ministry: Youth Ministry - 1988 to 1995. Music Ministry since 1978 (I started as a kid)
Started at Nall Avenue: January 2007
Family: Wife Luanda and daughter Paige.
What Kenny enjoys most about his ministry: "Leading people in worship and growing their understanding of the process."
Favorite Book of the Bible: James
Favorite Scripture: I like the Book of James because it contains so much practical advice on how to live.
In my spare time I like to: Write and record music and surf the web - the ultimate 'man' remote control.
Favorite Food: BBQ - all of it. Ribs, brisket, pork, and of course the other main food groups, pop and chocolate.
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Carolyn Barnette, Director of Collegiate and Single Adults
Educational Background: Diploma in Music from Jacksonville Baptist College, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and English from Stephen F. Austin State University, Master of education with ESL Endorsement from Stephen F. Austin State University. Post graduate work includes 33 hours of seminary at Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary.
Time in Ministry: 17 years in bi-vocational and career ministry including positions of youth, music, and single adults as well as serving as an international missionary teacher in Mexico. (Carolyn saved at 7 years old and called to ministry at eleven years old)
Started at Nall Avenue: April 15, 2002
Family: Two amazing nieces. Just ask me about them.
What I enjoy most about my ministry: as an unclaimed blessing (defined as one who has never married) I know first hand the advantages and challenges of living single. Having been involved in ministry to singles since 1988, my passion is to single adults realize that completeness can only come from a personal day-to-day relationship with Christ and that the time of singleness is a gift in which one can spend undistracted devotion to the Lord (1 Corinthians 7: 35) Therefore I enjoy the opportunity to lovingly minister to people at any circumstance of life, discipling them in a relationship with Christ that is complete.
Favorite Book of the Bible: Philippians
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4: 13
In my spare time I like to: "What spare time?"
Favorite Food: Anything hot and spicy, particularly Cajun, Shrimp Gumbo and Dirty Rice or almost any Mexican food with jalapenos!
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Lori Anderson, Director of Childhood Ministries
Educational Background: BS Elementary Education from Emporia State University
Member at Nall Avenue Since: 1996
Family: Husband Neil, daughter Ava, son Grant
What I enjoy most about Children's ministry: Having a part in bringing a child, and possibly theior family, to a loving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Getting the opportunity to build relationships with children and their parents. Having fun and being silly!
Favorite Book of the Bible: Psalms - The singer in me loves words of praise that can so easily be put to music.
Favorite Scripture: While it is hard to choose one, I do love Philippians 4: 8, "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is commendable - if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise - dwell on these things."
In my spare time I enjoy: Being outside playing with my family or working on a project.
Favorite Food: My Aunt Nadia's homemade chicken and noodles.
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Joey Lang, Youth Minister
Educational Background: BS Degree in Religion from Liberty University, currently earning a MDiv. Degree in Collegiate Ministry at Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary.
Time in Ministry: Licensed to the Gospel Ministry in May, 1994. Ordained to the Gospel Ministry in October, 1997. First Pastorate in 1997.
Started at Nall Avenue: October 2007
Family: Wife Melissa, son Connor, daughter Christina.
What I enjoy most about Youth Ministry: I love the energy and enthusiasm of students. They are a dynamic force for the Kingdom of God. My goal is to help students understand their places in Christ's service and equip them to fulfill all that God has given them to do. And of course to have a lot of fun along the way!
Favorite Book of the Bible: Actually, I have 66 favorite Books of the Bible. But if I had to pick one it would be either Genesis of Matthew. Or, maybe Daniel. No wait, it's definitely Philippians. Wait! I forgot John's stuff. Um, yeah, I pretty much have 66.
Favorite Scripture: I don't really have a 'favorite' verse, but the text that sort of captures my burden for ministry is Matthew 9: 36-38.
In my spare time I like to: Spend time with my family, watch movies, play video games, and just hang out with friends.
Favorite Food: Coffee and anything Chinese
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Support Staff:
Cindy Dickens, Financial Secretary
Kristina Kriss, Publications and Membership Secretary
Keith Elliot, Facilities Manager