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Pastor David Dykes
The vision God has put on my heart for this church is "TO BUILD
STRONG RELATIONSHIPS SO THAT JESUS CAN BUILD A GREAT CHURCH."
Relationships are important in this church. Our relationship to God
through Jesus Christ is primary. Second, we take seriously our
obligation to build strong relationships among the members. We pray
for, encourage and care for each other. Third, we understand the
importance of building bridges to those friends without Christ so they
may be brought to Christ.
pastor@mail.gabc.org
903-525-1118
Resources
The Mission of GABC
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Pastor's Blog
View David's comments about life, church and other thoughts. |
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Pastor's Weekly Article
As seen in the worship folder/bulletin
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WEBS
Podcast
on iTunes
iTunes alternative
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WEBS (Wednesday Evening Bible Study)
I
teach a 30 minute, in-depth College/Seminary level study of the
scripture Wednesday evenings at 6:00 August—May. Open to anyone who
has a desire to study God's Word.
WEBS Fall 2010 session is
August 25—November 10, 6:00 p.m. with a continuation of the book of Revelation.
WEBS 2011:
January 5—May 25
August 31—November 30
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This is a quarterly dinner for new and prospective members. At this catered dinner I present an overview of GABC. Dinners are announced in the Sunday morning Worship folder.
The Bible Message Archive contains many messages available free of charge in a searchable database.
Our online store offers Bible messages in a variety of formats, including cassette tape, CD, VHS and DVD.
Where is your office?
The Pastoral office suite is located on the second floor of the Worship Center in Room 215 and is accessible by elevator, located directly behind the first floor Church Receptionist.
Do you provide counseling?
I do not engage in ongoing counseling, because it is not my area of training or expertise. Other ministers on the staff are better qualified for counseling. However, I am happy to visit with anyone who would like to come by my office for any reason. Call Arlene Huckaby, to set up an appointment 903-525-1118.
How can I become a member of Green Acres?
(1) Baptism (2) Letter from another Baptist church (3) Statement. For more information, at the close of the worship service you may come forward and speak to a counselor or you may come to the Bethany Suite to speak to a counselor. During the week, call the church offices at 903-525-1100. more >> |
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Biography
David
Dykes grew up in South Alabama where he came to know the Lord when he
was nine years old. He started preaching at the age of 17. He is a
graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, having received a
Bachelor of Arts degree. He received a Master of Divinity degree and
the Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His doctoral emphasis was on
evangelism and church growth.
Dr. Dykes has
been preaching since 1970, and pastored churches in Alabama before
coming to pastor Green Acres Baptist Church in 1991. Green Acres
Baptist Church is recognized as one of the leading churches in America,
in terms of missions and evangelism. The church has over 15,000 members
and is known around the world for its emphasis on direct missions.
Annually, Green Acres sends over 1,000 volunteer missionaries to
various locations around the world. Green Acres invests over $3 million
every year in global mission efforts. Dr. Dykes has personally led
mission teams to twenty foreign countries.
Dr. Dykes is seen by millions of television viewers each week through
the “Discover Life” broadcast. He is also heard weekly on Sirius
satellite radio.
Dr. Dykes is a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern
Baptist Convention and is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Baptist Child and Family Services Agency.
As an Associate Trainer for EQUIP, Dr. Dykes is training the next generation of International Christian leaders.
David has published articles in Moody Monthly, Church Administration
and Guideposts. He is the author of nine books: Handling
Life's Disappointments; Do Angels Really Exist?; Angels Really Do
Exist: Signs of Heaven on Earth; The Spiritual Powerbook; Ten
Requirements for America's Survival; Daring to be a Daniel: Character
Out of Chaos; Celebrating God's Faithfulness; Finding Peace in Your
Pain;and No, That’s NOT in the Bible.
David and Cindy have two married daughters and three grandchildren.
Their older daughter, Jenni, is a dermatologist with Dermatology
Associates and her husband, Jason, is an Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
physician with Trinity Mother Frances Health Care System. Jenni and
Jason live in Tyler with their two daughters, Lizzi and Caroline. Laura
Grace, his younger daughter, is married to Jim Liner, and they have one
daughter, Ada Rose.
In addition to ministry, David is an avid golfer, and is a multi-engine
instrument rated pilot. He and Cindy enjoy traveling together, and have
led eighteen trips to Israel. |