Director of Alumni Relations and Church - Minister Relations
Occupying the J.D. Grey Chair of Preaching
Office: Hardin Student Center (HSC) Suite 101 Office Phone: (504) 282-4455 ext. 3332 E-Mail: dphelps@nobts.edu
Education
Post-doctoral studies: Regent’s Park College, Oxford University; Proclaimers Place through The Marshall Center for Christian Ministry, Georgetown College; Georgetown, KY (August 2009)
Ph.D. - Preaching; Biblical Studies minor - Southwestern Baptist Theo. Seminary; Ft. Worth, TX (December 1990)
Graduate Certificate: "Teaching in the 21st Century"; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (May 2014)
M.Div. - triple major: Pastoral Ministries, Theology, Biblical Studies - New Orleans Baptist Theo. Seminary; New Orleans, LA (May 1981)
B.A. cum laude - Communication Arts / Public Speaking - Louisiana College; Pineville, LA (May 1978)
Teaching Experience
Workshop Presenter; “The Challenge of Christian Preaching of the Old Testament”; 2019 E-4 Conference on Preaching; sponsored by NOBTS, Louisiana Baptist Convention, Louisiana College, and FBC Pineville, LA; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host; September 24, 2019.
Workshop Leader: “Preaching Expository Messages Through Acts”; 2018 E-4 Preaching Conference; hosted by First Baptist Church, Pineville LA; September 11, 2018.
Plenary Speaker and Workshop Leader; "Preaching to Change Communities"; 2018 National Conference on Preaching; May 15-16; Atlanta, GA; Cross Pointe Church, host; Dr. Michael Duduit, convener
Panel Participant; panel discussion; 2018 Adrian Rogers Expository Preaching Conference; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Jan 30
Workshop Leader: "Preaching With Purpose"; 2018 Adrian Rogers Expository Preaching Conference; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Jan 30
Workshop Leader: "By What Authority? Preparing Messages Worth the Effort"; 2018 Adrian Rogers Expository Preaching Conference; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Jan 30
Workshop Leader; “By What Authority? Preparing Messages Worth the Effort”; 2017 E-4 Preaching Conference; Louisiana Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, NOBTS, and Louisiana College; hosted by First Baptist Church, Pineville; Dr. Stewart Holloway, pastor; September 19, 2017
Guest Lecturer; “Predicting the Next Trends in Evangelical Preaching: Retrospect and Prospect”; God’s Word and Our Words -- 2017 National Symposium on the History and Significance of Christian Preaching from the Prophets to the Present; Baylor University Institute for the Study of Religion and George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Waco, TX; September 11-12, 2017
Guest Lecturer and Workshop Leader; “Preaching Hope in an Age of Fear”; 2017 International Congress on Preaching; St. Andrews Baptist Church; Cambridge, England; August 8-10, 2017
Guest Lecturer; “Thunder? Or Ring tones? – Preaching Messages that Are Worth the Effort”; 2017 Ockenga Lectures on Preaching; Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Boston, MA; March 1, 2017
Guest Presenter, "When God Moves: an expository series through Jonah"; 2016 Louisiana Baptist Convention; annual meeting; Nov 14-15; Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria (host)
Guest Presenter, "Preaching to Social Issues"; 2016 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2016; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor.
Plenary Speaker and Workshop Leader, “Preaching on Social Issues”; 2016 National Conference on Preaching; Washington, D.C.; Korean Central Presbyterian Church, host; Dr. Michael Duduit, convener
Guest Presenter, "The Urgency of Compassionate Evangelism: an exposition of Jonah"; 2015 Pastors Conference on Preaching and Evangelism; Kobrin, Belarus; Sept 18-19; sponsored by the Baptist Union of Belarus, LA Baptist Convention, and Byelorussian Mission
“Basic Sermon Preparation”; 2014 Ministers Training Institute; Franklin Ave Baptist Church; Rev. Johnell Thomas, host associate pastor; April - December.
Guest Presenter, "Preaching to Brokenness"; 2014 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2014; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor.
“2014 Expository Preaching & Logos Conference”; workshops led with Drs. David Uth & Craig Price; sponsored by Pulaski Baptist Association; hosted by Indian Springs Baptist Church; Bryant, AR; September 8-9.
Panel Participant: “Current Issues of Worship & Preaching in SBC Local Congregations”; NOBTS Conversation video series; Dr. Blake Newsom, moderator; May 8.
Guest Presenter, "Preaching to Broken Lives"; plenary session & workshop; 2014 National Conference on Preaching; sponsored by Preaching Magazine & Anderson University; hosted by Cross Pointe Church; Duluth, GA; May 13-14.
Guest Presenter, “Expository Preaching”; Moody Bible Institute – Spokane, WA; Capstone Course for Graduating Seniors; Chris Rappazini, Instructor; April 9, 2014.
Guest Presenter; East Asia Tour (various sites); spring 2014.
Guest Presenter, "Above All: An Exposition of Colossians"; 2013 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2013; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor
Guest Presenter, "A Journey of Sacred Eloquence: An Exposition of Jonah"; 2013 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; hosted by Life Center Cathedral; New Orleans, LA; May 2013; Bishop J.D. Wiley, host pastor
Guest Presenter, "An Exposition of Jonah"; 2013 OneEight Network Expository Preaching Conference; hosted by Longview Heights Baptist Church; Olive Branch, MS; February 2013
Guest Presenter, “The Urgency of Rekindling: An Exposition of Jonah”; 2012 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2012; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor
Guest Lecturer and Workshop Presenter for "Preaching that Ennobles"; 2012 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; hosted by Life Center Cathedral; New Orleans, LA; May 2012; Bishop J.D. Wiley, host pastor
Guest Presenter, "The Challenge of Christian Preaching of the Old Testament"; 2011 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2011; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor
Guest Professor for "The Word of God & the Testimony of Jesus Christ"; 2011 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; hosted by Life Center Cathedral, New Orleans; May 2011; Bishop J.D. Wiley, host pastor
Guest Presenter, "Preaching as Spiritual Battle: the Role of the Holy Spirit in Expository Preaching"; 2010 E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2010; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor
Guest Professor for "When No News Is Bad News"; 2010 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; hosted by Life Center Cathedral, New Orleans; May 2010; Bishop J.D. Wiley, host pastor
Guest Presenter, "A Proven, Simple Plan for an Effective Expository Message"; Inaugural E-4 Preaching Conference; collaborative expository preaching conference by LA Baptist Convention, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, & Louisiana College; hosted by FBC Pineville, LA; September 2009; Dr. Stewart Holloway, host pastor
Guest Professor for "Preaching in a Post-Everything World"; 2009 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; hosted by Life Center Cathedral, New Orleans; May 2009; Bishop J.D. Wiley, host pastor
Guest Lecturer on "An Expositional Study of the Life and Book Joshua"; Sekolah Tinggi Theological Seminary; Manado, Indonesia (September 2008); Pdt. Ferry S. Paoki, President
Guest Lecturer on "Expository Preaching and the Old Testament"; D.Min. in Expository Preaching seminar; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Louisville, KY; Dr. Daniel I. Block, convenor (June 14-18, 2005)
Guest Lecturer on "Expository Preaching and the Old Testament"; D.Min. in Expository Preaching seminar; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Louisville, KY; Dr. Daniel I. Block, convenor (January 5-9, 2004)
Guest Lecturer on “The Proclamation Ministry of Pastoral Leadership”; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div. satellite center; Union University; Jackson, TN; Dr. Mike Duduit (April 7, 1997)
Guest Lecturer on “Multi-generational Effects of Chemical Dependency in Nuclear Family Systems”; Union University; Jackson, TN; MaryAnne Poe, M.S.W. (April 7, 1997)
Guest Lecturer on “An Emerging Identity Crisis Within American Evangelicalism and the Challenges of New Denominational Alliances Among Northern and Southern Evangelicals”; D.Min. Seminar; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary satellite center; Union University; Jackson, TN; Dr. Harry L. Poe and Dr. Joey Rosas, convenors (April 7, 1997)
Guest Lecturer on “The Use of N.T. Greek in Preaching”; Williams Baptist College; Walnut Ridge, AK; Dr. E. Randolph Richards (April 4, 1997)
Guest Lecturer in Oral Communication; People’s University of Beijing, Beijing Institute of Technology, Northern Transportation University, and University of Foreign Languages (all in People’s Republic of China); Mr. Mike Sutton, coordinator (March 2-11, 1997)
Associate Professor of Preaching; Bethel Theological Seminary (Baptist Gen. Conf.); St. Paul, MN (1988–1998)
Teaching Fellow and Grader; Preaching Department; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX (1982–1987)
Teaching Specializations
Expository Preaching
Ministry Experience
11 Interim pastorates in TX, MN, SD, & LA
Sr. Pastor; First Baptist Church; Cabot, AR (May 2004 - April 2006)
Executive Pastor; Severns Valley Baptist Church; Elizabethtown,KY (September 1998-April 2004)
Assoc. Prof. of Preaching; Bethel Theological Seminary; St. Paul, MN (August 1988-August 1998)
Pastor; St. Francis Village Protestant Chapel; Crowley, TX (August 1986-August 1988)
Itinerant Evangelist; Dennis Phelps Evangelistic Ministries, Inc. (1979-1990)
Tour Member, Evangelist, Coordinator of Church Ministries Division; "The Foundation Singers" and "The Foundation 3"; Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation, Inc.; Baton Rouge, LA (1973-1979)
Publications
Articles, Booklets, & Research:
Foreword to "Chasing the Wind: a Guide for Interpreting Ecclesiastes" by Dale C. McIntire (Murrells Inlet, SC: Covenant Books, 2020).
“Predicting the Next Trends in Evangelical Preaching: Retrospect and Prospect” in God’s Word and Our Words: Preaching from the Prophets to the Present and Beyond, W. Hulitt Gloer and Shawn E. Boyd, eds (Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2019).
“Another Sinner’s Prayer (Exodus 33:12)”; Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, 19:1; pp 75-81.
"What Can Preachers Learn from Billy Graham?" in Preaching magazine; 33:3 (spring 2018); 16-18 (reprint).
“An Evangelical Preacher Who Lost His ‘Evangelicalness’”; Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society 17:1 (March 2017), 51-60.
“What Did He Say? A Guide for Listening to Biblical Preaching”; booklet published for NOBTS Sr Fest February 2015
Colossians: Christ Above All (an Exposition of Colossians); booklet translated into Mandarin; anonymous; January 2015
"Changes and Choices: Becoming a Cross-over People (an Exposition of Joshua)"; booklet translated into Mandarin; anonymous; January 2014
"Another Sinner's Prayer (Exodus 33:12-18)," in Preaching magazine; January - February 2014 (29:4) and http://www.preaching.com/sermons/11704246/ (accessed 1/8/14)
"What Can Preachers Learn from Billy Graham?" in Preaching magazine; Sept - Oct 2013 (29:2) and www.preaching.com (accessed 9/3/13); also published as "9 Things We Can ALL Learn from Billy Graham's Preaching", www.sermoncentral.com (accessed 9/10/13)
"The Message Hidden in Your Pocket (Psalm 33)," in Preaching magazine; July - August 2012 (27:7)
“God’s Making of His People” (Eph 2:11-22); “God’s Mandate for His People” (Eph 3:14-21); “God’s Ministry for His People” (Eph 4:1-16); full sermon briefs; Preaching magazine; May – June 2012 (27:6); 42-45
“The Day God Sued His People (Micah 6:8)”, in Preaching magazine; March – April 2012 (27:5)
"Who's in Charge?" (1 Samuel 17), in Oxford Sermons, vol III, ed by Joel Gregory (Ft. Worth: Hupomone Press, 2009)
"The Biblical Basis for Christian Preaching", in The Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry (VI:2), fall 2009 (http://www.baptistcenter.com/Fall_09_Preaching.pdf)
Book Review Editor, Ministry Studies; Journal of the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry (online journal of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary); spring 2008 to present; www.baptistcenter.com
"Preaching" magazine; May - June 2006; Vol. 21, No. 6; (3 sermon outlines from Ephesians 2:11-4:16)
"The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2005"; David Mosser, ed; (Nashville, 2004; 4 sermon contributions)
“In the Word”; quarterly articles dealing with hermeneutics and homiletics in Proclaim magazine, published by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention; Ed Rowell, editor (winter 1998 - winter 1999)
Editor, "Journal of the American Academy of Ministry," published by the American Academy of Ministry; Dr. Michael Duduit, executive director (fall 1995 - fall 1998)
“Changes and Choices: Becoming a Cross-over People,” Bible-study outlines on Joshua for pastors of the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention (fall 1996)
“Preaching and Church Growth,” for the Twin Cities Metro Baptist Association (fall 1996)
“Advent Readings”; Preaching Magazine, Vol. 10, No. 3 (responsive readings useable by local congregations to prepare for and celebrate the coming of Jesus; Nov-Dec 1994)
"Millennial Musings"; Journal of the American Academy of Ministry, Vol. 2, No. 2 (article on the changes occurring in effective homiletics and the influence of television as a communication paradigm; fall 1993)
"Overcoming Procrastination"; Christian Single, October 1992; Vol. 14, No. 7 (article on the dynamics of procrastination and strategies to overcome it)
"Home Alone"; The Standard; December 1991; Vol. 81, No. 11 (a fictional narration regarding the true meaning of Christmas)
Consultant to "Prepared to Proclaim" - a documentary video on the establishment of the Bethel Theological Seminary Preaching Center (spring 1991)
"Close Encounters of the Best Kind"; Heart and Mind; spring 1991; Vol. 5, No. 2 (popular article on hindrances to true worship and how to overcome them)
"Annotated Selected Bibliography for Preaching"; (an extensive 19-page, single-spaced bibliography on contemporary print, video and computer resources for preaching; distributed as a part of RENEW '91: An Institute on Preaching; Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN; April 1991)
"Implications of Lucan-Peter's Pentecost Homily for Christian Preaching of the Old Testament"; Ph.D. dissertation; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ft. Worth, TX (winter 1990)
Misc:
President, Evangelical Homiletics Society (2017-18)
Vice-president, Evangelical Homiletics Society (2016-17)
President, Evangelical Homiletics Society (2015-16)
Vice-president, Evangelical Homiletics Society (2014-15)
Alumni Association Executive Committee, Louisiana College; Pineville, LA (2013-present; re-elected to 2nd 3-yr term in 2017)
Board of Directors, Evangelical Homiletics Society (2012-14)
Board of Directors (founding board member; 1994-2015), Global Horizons, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN); a non-profit agency engaged in theological education, racial & ethnic reconciliation, church planting, social justice, economic development, personal empowerment, and gospel evangelism through Christian discipleship of national leaders worldwide (distributing $1.6m annually); Paul Arneson, executive-director & CEO (2011 to present); www.globalhz.org
President, Arkansas Chapter, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni (2005-06)
Vice-president, Arkansas Chapter, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni (2004-05)
Board of Directors, Cabot Chamber of Commerce; Cabot, AR (2006)
Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council (2005-06)
Guest presenter; Preaching Magazine regional conference, “Preaching Truth in a Whatever World” (Dr.Michael Duduit, convenor); Parkway Place Baptist Church; Little Rock, AR (fall 2005)
Rotary Club; Elizabethtown, KY (1998-2003) and Cabot, AR (2004-06)
Chaplain; Chamber of Commerce; Elizabethtown, KY (2002-04)
President, Elizabethtown-Hardin County (KY) Ministerial Association (2002-04)
Spiritual Director, Chrysalis Youth Retreat for the Elizabethtown area Emmaus Community (spring 2003)
Board of Directors, Helping Hand, a benevolence outreach ministry; Hardin County, KY (2002–04)
Board of Directors, American Heart Association; Hardin County, KY (2003-04)
Board of Directors, Youth Connection, Inc.; a co-operative approach for offering collaborative strategies for professional staffing and Christian ministry among teenagers in rural communities and small congregations; Forest Lake, MN; Rev. Wayne Casey, executive-director (1997-98)
Strategy Council; A.D. 2000: Mission Twin Cities (local arm of the international A.D. 2000 Missions effort in cooperative evangelism; Aug 1994 - Sept 1998)
Guest Bible Study Teacher, Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention Annual Meeting; Rochester, MN (Oct 31 - Nov 2, 1996)
Host and guest speaker, Upper Midwest Promise Keepers “Training the Trainers” Key Man workshop (March 1996)
Supervisor for personal counselors, Greater Twin Cities Billy Graham Crusade (June 19-23, 1996)
Judge for 1995 “Biblical Exposition” category of the Evang. Press Association’s Higher Goals Competition
Director, Preaching Institutes (joint continuing education effort of Minnesota Baptist Conference and Bethel Theological Seminary; 1991-94)
Outside examiner to the School for Officer's Training, Salvation Army; Chicago, IL; Institutional Self-Study Project (Oct 1991)
Local host committee for Academy of Homiletics National Meeting (Preaching and the Arts; December 6-9, 1989)
Lent Planning Workshop for Preaching Pastors; Bethel Theological Seminary; St. Paul, MN (1989)
Advent Planning Workshop for Preaching Pastors; Bethel Theological Seminary; St. Paul, MN (1988, 1989)
Homiletics Professors of MN Consortium of Theo. Schools; Publicity Task Force (1988-89)
Baptist General Conference Annual Meeting Workshop: Contemporary Approaches to Preaching (1988)
Member of the Executive Committee and the Louisiana College Scholarship Committee of Judson Baptist Association, Baton Rouge, LA (1981-82)
Member of the Southern Baptist Conference of Evangelists (1979 81)
Numerous interim pastorates; spoken in over 400 school assemblies; lead over 225 revival meetings and 100 retreats; articles published in professional, academic, and popular publications, including Abingdon, LifeWay, Christian Single, and Preaching Magazine; member of several professional organizations; former editor of Journal of the American Academy of Ministry; service to associations, state conventions in Minnesota/Wisconsin and Kentucky; professional travels to Greece and Israel; preached crusade to 60,000 in India; guest lecturer at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Union University (TN), Williams Baptist College (AR), and several universities in Beijing, China
Addressed local church bodies, state denominational conventions, F.H.A., 4 H Clubs (district and state), D.E.C.A.
Graduate of Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations (March 1972)
Spoken extensively throughout all 64 parishes in LA
Affirmations:
Guest speaker; “2020 Deacons and Widows Banquet”; First Baptist Church; Baton Rouge, LA; Jerry Major, Out-going Deacon Chair; Oren Conner, host pastor; January 24, 2020.
Guest speaker; memorial service for Dr. Ken Ward (LA State Legislature Chaplain; LA Moral and Civic Foundation Executive Director); First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA; Oren Conner, host pastor; December 14, 2019.
Guest Preacher; Salvation Baptist Church; Brest, Belarus; Pastors Igor Mukha and Alex Borisiuk, hosts; September 22, 2019.
Plenary Preacher; “One Day is Like 1000 Years: the 2019 Belarus Pastors Conference on Preaching and Evangelism”; Brest, Belarus; Byelorussian Mission, sponsor; Rev. Andrew Ryzhkov, host; September 21, 2019.
Guest Preacher; Central Baptist Church; Kobrin, Belarus; Pastor Sergey Romanovich, host; September 20, 2019.
Guest preacher, 72nd Anniversary Celebration Sunday; Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Avondale, LA; Darold Ingram Jr, pastor; August 11, 2019.
Guest Preacher; The Gardner C. Taylor Sermon; Distinguished Preaching Series; Life Center Cathedral; New Orleans; Bishop J.D. Wiley-Taylor, pastor; May 5, 2019.
Guest Speaker; annual national meeting; Baptist Coalition for Children and Families; The Westin, New Orleans; Rod Marshall, president; April 11-12, 2019.
President’s Message, Presiding Officer, Board Meeting, and Resident Host; “Effective Preaching for the 21st Century”; Annual International Scholars Conference; Evangelical Homiletics Society; NOBTS; October 10-13, 2018.
Guest Lecturer, workshop leader, & recipient of 2012 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Award; granted by the Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; annual convocation hosted by Bishop J.D. Wiley, Life Center Cathedral, New Orleans
2011 Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Award; granted by the Gardner C. Taylor Distinguished Preaching Series; annual convocation hosted by Bishop J.D. Wiley, Life Center Cathedral, New Orleans
2009 J.D. Grey Distinguished Preaching Award; granted by La. Moral & Civic Foundation (Baton Rouge), fall 2010
Lonoke County Arkansas Pastor of the Year (2005)
International Who’s Who of Professionals (2002-03)
Marquis’ Who’s Who in the World; 18th - 19th Editions (2001-02)
Marquis’ Who’s Who in America; 53rd - 56th Editions (1999-2002)
Marquis’ Who’s Who in the South and Southwest; 27th Edition (2000-01)
Marquis’ Who’s Who in the Midwest; 26th -27th Editions (1998-2000)
Bethel Theological Seminary Faculty Grant for cross-cultural teaching in India (1998)
Bethel Theological Seminary Faculty Grant for cross-cultural teaching in China (1997)
Bethel Theological Seminary Alumni Grant for professional retreat and personal development (1996)
Southwesterner of the Year Award, conferred by the MN-WISC Alumni Chapter, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1994)
Bethel Theological Seminary Alumni Grant; professional study of biblical geography in Israel/Greece (1993)
Marquis’ Who's Who in American Religion; 4th Edition (1992-93)
Recipient of Ronald E. Pitkin Graduate Scholarship, Bethel Theological Seminary (1989)
Outstanding Young Men of America; sponsored by U.S. Jaycees (1983, 1984, 1985, 1989)
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Chapel Student Speaker (May 1980)
Alpha Chi National Honor Society (Louisiana College chapter)
Ordained: College Place Baptist Church; Monroe, LA (May 1978)
Licensed: College Place Baptist Church; Monroe, LA (December 1973)
Interim Pastorates
Grace Memorial Baptist Church; Slidell, LA (February 12, 2017 - February 9, 2020)
Watson Baptist Church; Watson, LA (October 2010 – June 2013)
Westside Baptist Church; Ponchatoula, LA (October 2009 – April 2010)
Florida Blvd Baptist Church; Baton Rouge, LA (March 2007 – July 2008)
Galilee Baptist Church; Circle Pines, MN (October 1995 – December 1995)
Grace Community Church; Sioux Falls, SD (June 1994 – February 1995)
Roseville Baptist Church; St Paul, MN (March 1991 – May 1992)
Oak Park Baptist Church; Minneapolis, MN (August 1989 – Jan 1990)
Cedar Avenue Baptist Church; Lakeville, MN (August 1988 – July 1989)
St. Francis Village Protestant Chapel; Ft. Worth, TX (1986; then called as pastor)
Brownfields Baptist Church; Baton Rouge, LA (1981; then called as pastor)
