A Word from Pastor David Dykes
pastor@mail.gabc.org
903-525-1118
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.
About Pastor David Dykes
David Dykes grew up in South Alabama where he came to know the Lord as a child and started preaching when he was 17. He is a graduate of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, having received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975. He received his Master of Divinity degree and Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His doctoral emphasis was on evangelism and church growth. He received post-doctoral training at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
He has been preaching since 1970 and pastored churches in Alabama before coming to pastor Green Acres Baptist Church in 1991. Green Acres 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 worldwide. Green Acres has been the #1 church among Southern Baptists in the amount given to the Cooperative Program for the last 14 years.
Dr. Dykes has personally led mission teams to the Ukraine, Mexico, Belize, Brazil, Argentina, Africa and Asia. He trains church leaders in the U.S. and around the world each year on biblical principles of leadership.
David has published articles in Moody Monthly, Church Administration and Guideposts. He is the author of eleven books including: Handling Life’s Disappointments, Do Angels Really Exist?, The Spiritual Powerbook, Ten Requirements for America’s Survival, Daniel: Character out of Chaos, Angels Really Do Exist, Finding Peace in Your Pain, No, That’s Not in the Bible, Revelation: God’s Final Word, What Healthy Churches Do Right and Jesus: Storyteller.
David and Cindy have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Their eldest daughter, Jenni, is a Dermatologist and her husband, Jason, is an Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician. They live in Tyler with their children, Lizzie, Caroline and Grant. The Dykes’ younger daughter, Laura Grace, is married to Jim Liner and they have a daughter, Ada Rose. They live in Olympia, WA where Jim is teaching college classes as he completes his PhD in English.
David enjoys leading educational tours to Israel and has visited the Holy Land over 20 times.
Resources
The Mission of GABC
Pastor's Blog View David's comments about life, church and other thoughts.
Pastor's Weekly Article As seen in the worship folder/bulletin
Using Renaissance Art to Communicate the Gospel
Bible Message Archive
Scripture Reference Index
Recent Messages
Series Guides
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. Fall 2011 semester is a continuation of the topic: Who's Who in the Book of Genesis.
WEBS Podcast on iTunes • WEBS Revelation Videos • WEBS Genesis Videos
WEBS 2012: Spring semester dates to be announced. The Pastor will conclude the Genesis study in January. Spring WEBS study: "Moses: Designed for Deliverance"
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.
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