CALLING & EDUCATION

J.B. felt the call of God on his life in October 1983 while attending his home church in Big Spring , Texas ( Trinity Baptist Church ).   In January 1984 he enrolled at Arlington Baptist College where he graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry. In the fall of that same year he became a full-time student at Dallas Theological Seminary. In December 1993, J.B. graduated from DTS with two Master degrees (MA in Biblical Studies; MA in Christian Education).   His plans for continuing his formal education have been suspended so he can focus more of his time and energy on his wife, children, and ministry.

  MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Just before beginning his studies at DTS (1988), J.B. accepted a full-time position as Youth Minister/Associate Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur , Texas where he served for ten years.  During that time, he began teaching on a part-time basis at Arlington Baptist College .  In 1998, he resigned from Calvary Baptist to accept a full-time position as professor and Christian Service Director at the college.  He also began serving concurrently as a part-time staff member of Harmony Baptist Church in Arlington for four years.  On December 23, 2001 J.B. and his family felt led by God to join Pleasantview.  Since that day he has served as the part-time Minister of Education at Pleasantview while maintaining his full-time teaching position at Arlington Baptist College .

J.B. adds, “Of all the churches I could have joined, I chose Pleasantview over them all.  I’ve not had one doubt that this is where God wants me to serve and worship Him.  I serve with the greatest Preacher-Pastor I’ve heard, the most team-minded staff I’ve seen, and the most enjoyable church family around.  I am humbled and honored to be a part of this church.”