CURRENT ADDRESS:

520 CR 6768

Dayton, Texas 77535

Telephone: (936) 258-7198 or (936) 258-6724 or (936) 334-5742 cell 

       e-Mail the1rog@yahoo.com

       (936) 258-8919 Church

      Church Website:  www.oocities.org/calmeet/index.htm 

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Birth Date:                   October 30, 1959

Marital Status:              Married to Terrie Lynn O’Brien on 1/3/81.  Graduated from Kentshire Christian School (1980).  Terrie taught at KCS (82-82) and has served in church since her teenage years.

Children:                       Jeremy Alton, born 12/13/82.  Married LouAnn Donothan (Homemaker) on 12/13/03

                                    (live in Kountze where Jeremy is Associate Pastor of FBC Kountze).  They have a 14

                                    month old son, Jeremiah Alton & are expecting a girl, SaraBeth in July.

                                    Heather Marie, born 11/26/84.  Married Robert Blake  on 3/6/04 (live in Lewisville where

                                    Heather is a Homemaker & Robbie is a Draftsman).  They have a little girl, McKinnley

                                    Grace, born April 26, 2006.

                                                Jordan Neal, born 12/11/86.  Jordan recently graduated from Dayton HS & is attending

                                                San Jacinto Jr. College on a baseball scholarship.  He was drafted in the 43rd round of the

                                                MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies this past June.                                               

MINISTERIAL INFORMATION:

Licensed to the ministry by Kentshire Baptist Church - Houston, Texas on 3/17/82.

Ordained to the ministry by Valwood Park Baptist Church - Dallas, Texas on 1/7/90.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma - Kentshire Christian School (with honors): Houston, Texas in May 1978.

B.A. --Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies - The Criswell College (with honors): Dallas, Texas in May 1990.

M.A.--Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (Theology/Church History) - Luther Rice Baptist Theological Seminary (3.82 GPA): Lithonia, Georgia in May 1999.

ACADEMIC HONORS:

1978- Valedictorian:   Kentshire Christian School (Houston, TX).

1990- Cum Laude:      The Criswell College (Dallas, TX).

CHURCH RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Pastor:                          Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton, TX - 5/19/96 to present.

Associate Pastor:          Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton, TX - 8/21/94 to 5/19/96.

Pastor:                          Calvary Baptist Church of Cuero, TX - 2/8/91 to 8/21/94.

Minister of Music:         Royal Oaks Baptist Church of Dallas, TX - 8/90 to 2/91.

Adult Teacher:              Valwood Park Baptist Church of Dallas, TX - 10/88 to 8/90.

Minister of Music:         Lake Highlands Baptist Church of The Colony, TX - 8/87 to 10/88.

Minister of Ed.:             Kentshire Baptist Church of Houston, TX 86 to 8/87.

Minister of Music:         Kentshire Baptist Church of Houston, TX - 83 to 86.

PASTORAL MINISTRY SUMMARY

Calvary- Cuero

First pastorate, there almost 4 yrs.  Basic ministry while there was on discipling the church.  Saw

some growth.  Definitely, one of the more challenging churches to pastor.          

Calvary- Dayton

Came in 1994 as the Associate Pastor.  Became Pastor in May of 1996.  We average 

about 110 in SS and 130- 140 in worship.  Started Bible Conference (this was our Tenth year) while there, with such speakers as:

Dr. Chuck Kelley (President- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary)

Dr. C. Richard Wells (Former President- The Criswell College, Dallas)

Dr. Lamar Cooper (Ex. VP/Provost, Prof. OT/Hebrew- The Criswell College, Dallas)

Dr. Jim Richards (Ex. Director- Southern Baptist of Texas Convention, Irving)

Dr. Sal Sberna (Pastor- Metropolitan Baptist Church, Houston) 

Dr. John Morgan (Pastor- Sagemont Church, Houston)

Dr. John Powers (Pastor- FBC Norfolk, Virginia)

Dr. Matthew McKellar (Pastor- Sylvania Baptist Church, Tyler)

Dr. Danny Akin (President-Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest)

Rev. Michael Clayton (Church Growth Resources, Beaumont)

Dr. John Hatch (Pastor- FBC Lake Jackson)

Dr. David Fannin (Pastor- Nassau Bay Baptist Church, Nassau Bay)

Dr. Ergun Caner (Prof. of Theology/Church History- Liberty University, Lynchburg)

Rev. Gene Kendrick (Pastor- Mims Baptist Church, Conroe)

Dr. Lanny Elmore (Associate Pastor of Missions- FBC Dallas)

Dr. Alan Streett (Professor of Evangelism- The Criswell College, Dallas)

Dr. David Allen (Dean of Theology- Southwestern Baptist Theo. Seminary, Fort Worth)

Dr. James Bryant (Professor of Systematic Theology- The Criswell College, Dallas)

Dr. Denny Autrey (Dean of Havard School- Southwestern Baptist Theo. Seminary, Fort Worth)

Dr. Rodney Woo (Prof. of NT- Southwestern Baptist Theo. Seminary, Fort Worth)

Dr. Bruce Frank (Pastor- Humble Area FBC, Humble)

DENOMINATIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to the denominational "climate" within the state of Texas and the broader SBC, it is probably best to say a few words about my stance here.  Since this is a critically important issue, especially to the local church; it is in my estimation, essential, to be "up front."  Our church as well as myself are faithful supporters of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).  We are uniquely affiliated with the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention (SBTC).  We are also in agreement with the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.

MISSIONS INVOLVEMENT:

Our church over the years, has participated in various missions endeavors & support:  Cooperative Program, Trinity River Baptist Association, Pregnancy Care Center, Tsunami Disaster Relief, Gospel For Asia, Voice of the Martyrs, Lake Tomahawk Bapt. Encampment, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, Better Way Club, Christian Jew Foundation, Smith Point Mission Trip.

PERSONAL CONFLICT EXPERIENCE: 

You will notice that I came to Calvary as Associate in 1994 & became Pastor in May of 1996.  The Pastor attempted to split the church (did a fairly good job of it) in January of 1996.  He started a church about 5 miles down the road.  My philosophy on church splits is that no man is bigger than any church & that God does not condone church splits.  At the time we ran about 400 in SS.  He took 200, 100 stayed, & 100 don’t even go to church.  I stayed, telling the church I would fulfill my duties as associate as well as fill the pulpit until they called someone else.  A search committee was formed & the church called me in May of 96.  While I would not want what happened to happen again, I would not give anything for my experience.  The many lives we have touched in the almost 12 years at Calvary & the change in my family’s life & mine is immeasurable.  If you have any further questions involving this issue, may I refer you to our DOM, Dr. Duane Kelley?