Spring 2007 | Volume 65, No. 3

Around the World

1950

• James “Jim” W. Adams (BD 1956, DMin 1977) to Anderson Baptist Church, Anderson, Texas, as senior pastor.

1960

• Robert Lee “Bobby” Smith (MRE 1965) retired, living in Muskogee, Okla., and will continue revival ministry. Jeannette Smith (EXCM 1963)
             

1970

• John B. McCullough (MRE 1975) to Big Spring Baptist Association, Big Spring, Texas, as director of missions.
• Bobby S. Sena (MRE 1976) to North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, Ga., as director, field partner service rep unit, field partner service representative for region IV, and director of the NAMB Hispanic service team.
• Robert Timmons (MDiv 1973) to Trinity Baptist Church, Laramie, Wyo., as transitional interim pastor. Sherry Johnson Timmons (MRE 1972).
• Randall B. Turner (MACM 1976) to Louisiana Baptist Convention, Alexandria, La., as state music strategist.
             

1980

• Wade (MDiv 1982) and Barbara Akins (MRE 1982), retired emeritus missionaries, to Pioneer Missions, Jackson, Tenn.
• John Brooks (MDiv 1984) to Hilltop Haven and Hillside Nursing & Rehab, Gunter, Texas, as director.
• Elwin Collom (MDiv 1985) to Hillcrest Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, as pastor.
• Dennis R. Culbreth (MDiv 1984) to the Southern Baptist Conservatives, Glen Allen, Va., as president.
• Guillermo Escalona (MDiv 1987) to Center of Americas branch of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Miami, Fla., as adjunct professor; to Baptist Hospital Miami, Fla., as senior chaplain/clinical educator.
• E.J. “Joe” Holt (MRE 1980, MARE 1983, EdD 1984, PhD 1994) to Southeastern Family Institute, Inc., Augusta, Ga., as chief executive officer.
• Travis “Lyn” Means (MRE 1985) to First Baptist Church, Jourdanton, Texas, as pastor.
• John “Kevin” McCallon (MDiv 1982) to Kingwood First Baptist Church, Texas, as pastor.
• David “Alan” Moore (MM 1988) to International Baptist Church, Singapore, as worship pastor.
• George A. Thomasson (MDiv 1981, DMin 1999) to Bell Shoals Church, Brandon, Fla., as senior associate pastor.
             

1990

• Perry “Kim” Bearden (MRE 1990) to North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, La., as minister to adult singles and church evangelism.
• Brian Hook (MDivBL 1992) to McMichen Development Group, Birmingham, Ala.
• Bruce Larson (MDivBL 1991) to First Baptist Church, Corinth, Texas, as pastor.
• John Martinez (MM 1994) to Eastside Baptist Church, Twin Falls, Idaho, as associate pastor.
• David Shelton (MACOMM 1996) to First Baptist Church, Haslet, Texas, as minister of music.
• David Tatum (MM 1997) to Lakeside Baptist Church, Granbury, Texas, as minister of music and worship.
• William “Dave” West (MDiv 1998) to United States Special Operations Command Central, Tampa, Fla., as colonel and command chaplain.

2000

• Jeff Bumgardner (MM 2001) to Immanuel Baptist Church, Highland, Calif., as worship pastor.
• Wesley Faulk (MDiv 2006) to Central Baptist Church, Okinawa, Japan, as pastor. Jennifer Yawn Faulk (MAMISS 2005).
• Robert “Michael” Head (MDivBL 2002) to Indian Hills Baptist Church, Silver City, N.M., as pastor.
• Brad Johnson (MDiv 2001) to LifeBridge Church, Pensacola, Fla., as assistant pastor.
• James R. “Bob” Lloyd (MDivBL 2005) to Cross Road Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark., as pastor.
• George “Ben” Macklin (MDivBL 2001) to First Baptist Church, Vernon, Texas, as pastor.
• Jimmy McMath Givens Jr. (PHD 2000) to Wayland Baptist University, Altus, Okla. as dean.
• Sonia Aldridge Plue (MACE 2001) to First Baptist Church, Everman, Texas, as children’s minister.
• Michael “Shane” Smith (MDiv 2004) to Clay Community Church, Orange Park, Fla., as associate pastor. Sherri “Ann” Sampson Smith (MDiv 2004)

Births

• Ella, March 2006, to Jody and Jeff Bumgardner (MM 2001).
• Timothy Allen, Dec. 30, 2006, to Erica and Ryan Goodrich (MDivBL 2002).
• Ana Katharine, July 24, 2006, to Jennifer (MAMiss 2005) and Wesley (MDiv 2006) Faulk.
• Rachel Elizabeth, Aug. 8, 2006, to Erin and Charles “Chad” Lynn (MACE 2002).
• Charleston “Tate,” Sept. 19, 2006, to Allison (MACE 2002) and Cory (MDiv 2002) Singleton.
• Melissa Joy, Jan. 22, 2007, to Faith Annette Stone (MM, 1998) and Jarrel Watt.

Marriages

• Carrie L. Casey (MARE 1987) to Kevin I. Davis.
• Michelle Griffey to Christopher “Chris” Gaynor (MM 1986).
• Emily Hill (MACE 1999) to Gary Meredith.
• Katie Marie Goble to Travis P. Vick (MAMFC 2006).
• Emily R. Walsh (MACE 2006) to Joshua V. Ballard.

Memorials

1940

• Ave Marie Nelson (MARE 1948).
• Russell Pogue (MARE 1944, BTH 1945).
• Henry Powell (THM 1946).
• Willie “Bill” Alsberry Solesbee (BD 1947, MRE 1962).
• Mary L. Winston (ExCM 1945).

1950

• Ruth Marsh (ExRE 1952).
• Joe Elton Smith (BD 1957).
• Millard H. Tyron (ExRE 1954).
• Calvin C. Ussery (ExTH 1954).
• Clinton Daniel Wright Sr. (ExTH 1952).

1960

• Ray Thomas Fleet (MACM 1969).
• Ernest L. Summers (MRE 1961).

1970

• Robert “Bob” Coleman (MDiv 1973).

1980

• Clarence O. Herchenhahn Jr. (MDiv 1981, MARE 1987).

1990

• Jarrell B. Griffin (ExRE 1992)