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philip@carverbaptistchurch.net

Personal Statement: 

"When I was nine, my grandfather taught me a valuable lesson as we were visiting my Aunt's gravesite. He pointed to a gravestone and told me that the important feature was not the epitaph, the name, of even the dates, but the dash. He told me that the dash represents the life a person led. I want my dash to represent a life that makes a difference to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ. This journey began on August 3, 1997 when I, a Senior in High School, repented and believed in Jesus as my savior and Lord. This day was the defining moment in my life and I have made the commitment by His power to conform myself to His likeness. On December 7th of that same year, God called me into His ministry. I am committed to His service and have prepared myself through my college and seminary education. My calling has developed a desire in me to make disciples through preaching and teaching from the pulpit, in the neighborhood, and to the ends of the earth."

Ministry Background:

"I have served churches in various roles as a Youth Pastor, Education Minister, Pastor, and Missionary. I have been the Pastor at Carver since September 1, 2010. Prior to coming to Carver, my wife and I had the privilege of serving with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in South Asia as church planting strategists targeting people groups who have never heard of Jesus. As a church, we continue to minister in South Asia through giving and short term trips."

Education: 

Doctor of Ministry Student, The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC.

Masters of Divinity; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. 

Bachelors of Science in Education; Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.