ALUMNI CLASS NOTES
1970s Bass, Jerry (MDiv ’73) published a book, “Katrina and the Need for Revival in the American Church,” in May 2014. Roberts, M. Wesley (MCM ‘76) is coauthor of Guide to the Pianist’s Repertoire, 4th ed. (Indiana University Press), along with Maurice Hinson. Roberts received the 2013 Distinguished Faculty Award from Campbellsville University, where he has taught for 32 years.
1980s Hamilton, Keith A. (MRE ‘84) became the Program Director at The Salvation Army, Gainesville Center of Hope, in July 2012. Hamilton and his wife, Nanette, have served Southern Baptist churches in Florida, Alabama and Georgia since 1979. They are members of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church in Gainesville, Ga. The Hamiltons may be contacted at Post Office Box 529, Gainesville, GA 30503. Scott, Jeff (MDiv ‘83, MRE ‘84) recently published a new book, Fortified Kids: 4 Keys To Raising Children of Distinction, which highlights traditional techniques for raising children. Stacey, John W. (MDIV ‘81) has retired from the pastorate and is now available for supply or interim service at Southern Baptist churches in the Pensacola, Fla., area. Stacey may be contacted via email at clstacey@att.net.
1990s Graves, Rev. Michael Kirk (MDIV ‘95) was called to be Bivocational/Bilingual Pastor of Smith Point Community Church in Anahuac, Texas, in August 2014. He also serves as a classroom teacher at Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas. He has served the Goose Creek school district for the last 16 years.
Smith, Tommy W. (MDIV ’80, MAMF ’98) published his first book, The War of the Lords (Tate Publishing). The book presents a Christian world view for young teenage readers while exploring the history of creation, the fall, Satan, Satan’s work on earth, the Gospel, and the final judgment of Evil.
2000s Rankin, Dr. Jeffrey (MDIV ’99, THM ’03, PHD ‘06), Associate Professor of Christian Studies at North Greenville University in South Carolina, recently translated 1 Chronicles for the Modern English Version (MEV) of the Bible. Riordan, Tim (DMIN ’03), Senior Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church in Newnan, Ga., recently published Immovable Standing Firm in the Last Days. Immovable is a call to all Christians to prepare for the spiritual battles believers are currently facing around the world and to prepare for the return of Christ. Riordan has also authored a devotional/study guide, Songs From The Heart - Meeting with God in the Psalms, and a novel, The Long Way Home, under the pen name Judah Knight.
2010s Davis, Michael (MTS ’87, D.Ed.Min. ’11) recently defended his Ed.D. dissertation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and will graduate in December. Davis serves as an adjunct professor at Tennessee Temple University and NOBTS. Next spring, Davis’ peer-reviewed article on spiritual formation will be published in the Journal of Religious Leadership. Ausbun, Daniel (MDIV ‘03, THM ‘05) and his wife, Sherri, adopted Esther Ausbun from Dongguan, China, on August 7, 2014. They live in Moreland, Ga., where Daniel serves as pastor of First Baptist Church.
Arredondo, Dr. Arnold (MDIV ‘02, THM ’05, PHD ‘09) is now the Vice President for Student Services at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn. Arredondo and his wife, Joy Winkles Arredondo (MACE ‘04), have four girls.
DEATHS Abney, Debra K. (Attended ‘01) of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on July 16, 2006. Allen, Chadwick J. (ThM ‘69) of Selma, N.C., passed away on July 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and other family members. Anderson, William A. Jr. (MDiv ‘91) of Ohatchee, Ala., passed away on April, 9, 2006. Bannister, Harry E. (DPRE ‘72) of Ellerslie, Ga., passed away on June 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia, and other family members. Barnard, Joseph S. (BGS ‘99) of Ethel, Miss., passed away on Sept. 23, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Cheri, and other family members. Barnett, Warren H. (Attended ‘95) of Carriere, Miss., passed away on March 22, 1999. Barrington, Herschel P. (BDiv ‘53) of Clinton, Tenn., passed away on June 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zannie. He is survived by his children and other family members. Berry, Thomas A. (MRE ‘66) of Redfield, Ark., passed away Aug. 5, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and other family members. Bilbo, Jack L. (BDiv ‘53) passed away on Jan. 19, 1999. Chin-Bing, Sylvia C. (Attended, ‘93) of Metairie, La., passed away on March 21, 2007.
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