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 The staff at First Baptist would like to introduce themselves. If you have any questions, or would like to speak with one of our staff members, please contact 417-466-3735.
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Tim Burgess, Pastor Email: tim.fbcmv@mchsi.com Date Started: September 2007 Education Degrees: Masters of Theology from Jacksonville Baptist, Theological Seminary. Bachelors of Science from Bob Jones University Family: Wife (of 16 years), Carmen; and children Jacob, Micailah, and Stephen What you like to do: Fish & travel. 3 Favorite Movies: The Horatio Hornblower Series; Lord of the Rings Trilogy; and What about Bob (TVGuardian version) Favorite Meal: Italian Food Favorite Book: "Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer Most Embarrassing Moment: I was preaching and had borrowed an antique oil lamp from a lady in the church to use as an illustration. I had picked it up while preaching and then set it down and during the middle of the sermon, it fell off the pulpit and broke. Everyone was laughing, except the lady who owned the oil lamp! |
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Nate Jones, Student Ministry Pastor Email: nate.fbcmv@mchsi.com Date Started: January 1, 2004 Education Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Religious Education with an emphasis in Youth Family: Grew up in Kansas City where my dad was as Senior Pastor. I married Theresa Ames in August of 2003. We are expecting our first child in October. What You Like to Do: I enjoy anything Kansas City Chiefs. During the season I can be found screaming at the television and crying on my living room floor. During the off-season, I am praying that God might bless the coaches with wisdom in drafting the right players and picking up free agents. Oh yea, I like hanging out with my wife too. 3 Favorite Movies: Three Amigos; Dumb and Dumber; and Lost (I know it's not a movie, but after 4 seasons, its bigger than a movie.) Favorite Meal: Anything my wife cooks. I'm trying to make up for mentioning more about the chiefs than my wife in the section before! Favorite Book: "Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer and "The Case for Christ" series by Lee Strobel. Most Embarrassing Moment: The day before my wedding, I was finishing up my last day on my construction job. I was the Barney Fife of this construction company. I seemed to always break stuff. Well, my boss told me before I leave to take one more load of debris to the dump site, then I could go. I was so excited that I really wasn't thinking. After dumping the load, I forgot to reattach the dump gate and when I brought the bed back up, the gate hooked onto the hitch, ripping the tailgate off and breaking the dump motor! It was really embarrassing bringing the dump truck back destroyed right before I left the job. Not a great last day. |
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Elaine Wendler, Administrative Assistant Email: elaine.fbcmv@mchsi.com Date Started: August 8, 2007 Education Degrees: High School Family: Husband (of 16 years) Steve. We were married 5 years before having our first child, Alauria. Our second daughter, Brooke, was born 3 weeks before Alaurias 2nd Birthday, that was fun! And then 2 1/2 years later we got our son Curtis. We had his name picked out , but didn't with the girls because we didn't know they were girls. What You Like to Do: Spend time with family and friends, vacation, crafts. Favorite Meal: Anything with chicken (white meat) and chicken stir-fry. Most Embarrassing Moment: At my wedding! Before the wedding, Steve had been asking which finger he was supposed to put the ring on. The time came at the wedding and he did fine, however, "I" got the wrong hand! I was very embarrassed. I threw my head back, and my cousin that is deaf thought I was going to faint, not realizing what was going on. |
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Jimmie Lawmaster, Custodian Date Started - December 1, 1980 Family - Wife of 38 years, Brenda; daughter, Summer; Son-in-law, Eric. What You Like to Do: Rescue People! 3 Favorite Movies: Hope Floats; Little Women; and American Tale Favorite Meal: Escargo, Caviar Favorite Book: Encyclopedia Britannica, War and Peace, The Works and Teachings of Plato, The Best of Dr. Seuss |
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Andrea Short, Financial Secretary Date Started: October 1, 1994 |
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