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My ministry objective is for God alone to be glorified in all that I do. With this objective in mind, I long to preach the gospel, apply God's Word to its hearers, and to love God's people. Christ has accomplished all and justified me; therefore, I live for Him out of gratitude for His finished work in satisfying God’s wrath and sealing my salvation. I must do whatever is allowed by God to reach others with the gospel, to cultivate growth in them to maturity in Christ, and to equip them for the work of the ministry.
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personal information |
Born: 12 July, 1983
Salvation: Summer 1990 Family: Rachel Sherwood (married in 2010) and Cora Sherwood (adopted March, 2016) Ordained: 7 September 2014, Erlanger Baptist Church, Erlanger KY |
Education |
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
M. Div. in Theology, Pastoral Ministry Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN B.A. in History, English |
ministry experience |
Pastoral Intern, Erlanger Baptist Church, 2014-2015
Organized Families In Action, EBC's summer community outreach program, including food drives, school supply drives, and other felt-needs ministries. Led several Wednesday evening Bible studies and prayer meetings, including teaching on evangelism and outreach to Muslims. Taught rotations in children's and student ministries. Preached Sunday morning messages occasionally. Led chapel for Baptist Village Retirement Home monthly. Deacon, Erlanger Baptist Church, 2016-Present Served the church in various capacities, mostly aimed at widow care. Coordinated the 2016 Naomi banquet for widows and widowers. Monthly hospital visits. Life Group Equip Leader, Erlanger Baptist Church, 2013-2014 Prepared and taught Bible-based curriculum to Young Adults, ages 20-30. Planned and led community outreach events. Maintained weekly prayer list of small group members. Deacon, Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 2011-2012 Served the church in various capacities, mostly aimed at widow care. Made monthly hospital visits to members. Life Group Leader, Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 2008-2012 Grew Young Adult ministry from 4 regular attendees to multiple Life Groups of 10-12 members. Created and taught Bible-based curriculum for adults ages 18-40. Planned and led community outreach events. Maintained weekly prayer list of small group members. Organized weekly community gathering outside regular Life Group hours for relational development of the members. |