42 Years of Experience (May,
2012). Pastor-Teacher, Missionary, Bible Institute Director and
Professor, Pastoral Counselor. Volunteer Chaplain for T.J.
Samson Hospital 15 years. Volunteer Hospice Chaplain with
applicable training for T.J. Samson eight years. Interpreter for
T.J. Samson Hospital 15 years - Fluent in Spanish. Two Master's
Degrees.
Personal Information:
Date of Birth: October 4, 1951
Wife: Rosana D. Padgett, Literacy Teacher for Barren County
Schools 13 years
Children Four: Miki 35, Dan 31, Jessica 25, Joel 22
Education
Florida State University, San Jose Branch, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Undergraduate studies in Latin American History and Culture,
Attended in 1982. Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga,
Tennessee, Graduated in 1974, B.A. in Bible, Minor in
Psychology. Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, Attended
1970-72.
Graduate School
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, Graduated with a
Master of Arts in Christian Education in August, 1991, Major:
Leadership and Administration. *Chosen by Dallas Faculty for
"Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges", 1985-86.
*Chosen by Dallas Faculty for "National Dean's List", 1991.
Central American University (Universidad Autonoma de Centro
America), San Jose, Costa Rica. Graduate Studies in Latin
American History and Culture, Attended 1983-84. Temple Baptist
Theological Seminary, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Graduated with a
Master of Religious Education in May, 1977, Major: Church
Ministries.
Special Studies
Narramore Christian Foundation, Rosemead, California.
Certificate in "Pastoral Counseling", 1983. Spanish Language
Institute, San Jose, Costa Rica. Graduated attaining the level
of "Professional Competence" in the Spanish language in 1979.
Basic Youth Conflicts Seminars, Bill Gothard.
Experience
Pastorate - 1997 - Present Glasgow Bible Church, Glasgow, Ky.
Board Member of the COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND
Board Member of the COMMUNITY MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM
Board Member of the GLASGOW AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Pastorate - 1994-97. Calvary Baptist Church, Uniontown, PA.
Pastorate - 1988-1994. Cedar Brook Bible Church, Cedar Brook,
NJ.
Missions - 1977-1988. Arrived in Costa Rica in December, 1978.
Mission Board: Baptist International Missions, Inc.,
Chattanooga, TN. Served two years as Co-Pastor of the Emanuel
Baptist Church. Served three years as Director of the San Jose
Baptist Institute of Theological Studies. Founded three
churches.
Early - 1966-1978. Taught sixth and seventh grades at
Summerville Christian School, Summerville, Georgia for one year
while on deputation for the mission field. Served three years as
Youth Director and Children's Church Pastor of Pennville First
Baptist Church (SBC), Summerville, Georgia. Served two years as
Music and Youth Director at Bible Baptist Church of
Hendersonville, Tennessee.
