| Dr. Chris Partin |
| I was called as Pastor of Plymouth Church on August 1, 2006. I grew up in Garner and actually accepted Christ at Plymouth Church when I was eight years old. I am now returning to pastor a church that I love and know well. My wife Dawn and I have three wonderful children, Joey, Jonah and Jacob. I am passionate about preaching God's Word and reaching people for Christ. Go to my website for resources and articles. www.ChrisPartin.com |
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Our Staff
| 6104 Rock Service Station Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 772-8370 |
Ministry Experience: I have been in the ministry since 1993 when I was the Youth
Pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church in Garner. I also served as Youth Pastor at
Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh and as Associate Pastor at both Olive Chapel
Baptist Church in Apex, and New Beginnings Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Education: I graduated from Campbell University in 1996 with a BA in Christian
Ministries. I received my Master's degree as a charter member of the Campbell
University Divinity School in 1999. I earned my Doctorate in Apologetics at Southern
Evangelical Seminary in 2008.
Hobbies and Interests: I am an avid sports fan and March is my favorite month of the
year because of the NCAA tournament. I enjoy spending time with my family, surfing
the Internet, exercising and I love going to car shows and driving around in my 1989
Camaro. I also love being around people and I am blessed to have many great
friends.
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are
your ways my ways says the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are
my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church in Garner. I also served as Youth Pastor at
Ephesus Baptist Church in Raleigh and as Associate Pastor at both Olive Chapel
Baptist Church in Apex, and New Beginnings Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Education: I graduated from Campbell University in 1996 with a BA in Christian
Ministries. I received my Master's degree as a charter member of the Campbell
University Divinity School in 1999. I earned my Doctorate in Apologetics at Southern
Evangelical Seminary in 2008.
Hobbies and Interests: I am an avid sports fan and March is my favorite month of the
year because of the NCAA tournament. I enjoy spending time with my family, surfing
the Internet, exercising and I love going to car shows and driving around in my 1989
Camaro. I also love being around people and I am blessed to have many great
friends.
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are
your ways my ways says the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are
my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."
| Youth Minister, Lawrence Powers |
Ministry Experience: I have been in the ministry since 2005, serving as Youth Minister
at Bells Baptist Church in Apex, NC and Baptist Chapel Church in Autryville, NC.
Education: Graduated from Smithfield Selma High School in 2005. Currently
pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Religion at Campbell University (Senior year).
Family: Married to Heather May 17, 2008
Hobbies: Trips to the beach and hiking in the mountains, athletics and anything that
has to do with the NC Tarheels.
Favorite Scripture: John 14:1- "Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust
also in me."
at Bells Baptist Church in Apex, NC and Baptist Chapel Church in Autryville, NC.
Education: Graduated from Smithfield Selma High School in 2005. Currently
pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Religion at Campbell University (Senior year).
Family: Married to Heather May 17, 2008
Hobbies: Trips to the beach and hiking in the mountains, athletics and anything that
has to do with the NC Tarheels.
Favorite Scripture: John 14:1- "Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God, trust
also in me."
| In 1996 my husband, Durwood and I entered the sanctuary at Plymouth Church. It was my first visit; however Durwood had attended Plymouth his entire childhood. In a short time I realized being apart of the body of Christ made my life more meaningful. I am convinced that steady and persistent interaction with the body of Christ brings contentment to our lives. I am so thrilled to be able to contribute something at Plymouth each week. |
| Music Minister, Elaine Ball |
Ministry Experience: My father is a minister; therefore I grew up being active in choir,
Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and regular worship. My 13 years as
minister of music at Plymouth has led to many spiritual blessing in my life.
Family: I'm the mother of four beautiful children. Two daughters, Jessica and
Christie, and two sons, Justin and Troy. I am thankful for my son in law and
daughter in law. I have always felt a mother's love is very similar to the way God
cares for us. Just as God needs to know we care for him so do our children.
Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, Contentment is found when the first bloom of a
rose opens, the first monarch butterfly of late summer, the baby bluebird peeping
from the nest looking for it's mother. May we never forget to thank God for all the
beauty he has placed here just for us.
Favorite Scripture: "Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me.
And because they love me, my father will love them, and I will love them. And I will
reveal myself to each one of them." John 14:21
Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and regular worship. My 13 years as
minister of music at Plymouth has led to many spiritual blessing in my life.
Family: I'm the mother of four beautiful children. Two daughters, Jessica and
Christie, and two sons, Justin and Troy. I am thankful for my son in law and
daughter in law. I have always felt a mother's love is very similar to the way God
cares for us. Just as God needs to know we care for him so do our children.
Hobbies and Interests: Gardening, Contentment is found when the first bloom of a
rose opens, the first monarch butterfly of late summer, the baby bluebird peeping
from the nest looking for it's mother. May we never forget to thank God for all the
beauty he has placed here just for us.
Favorite Scripture: "Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me.
And because they love me, my father will love them, and I will love them. And I will
reveal myself to each one of them." John 14:21
| After being relocated to Raleigh from Williamsport, PA in 2004, my husband, Mark and I began our search for a church. It led us to Plymouth where we have been welcomed openly and have made many good friends. Plymouth is a church where we can use what God has blessed us with and minister to others. |
| Secretary, Michelle Cowell |
Ministry Experience: Serving for 15 years as the secretary/bookkeeper at The
Christian Church at Cogan Station, I was thrilled when offered the opportunity to
continue working in the church and serving the Lord at Plymouth as their secretary
and bookkeeper.
Family: I'm the mother of three daughters, two sons in law and one wonderful
grandson. Chris, Jennifer and Owen live in Williamsport, Andrew and Emily in
Cleveland, OH and Erin in Harrisburg, PA. They bring much joy to my life!
Favorite Scripture: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels or
demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor
depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of
God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Rom. 8:38-39
Christian Church at Cogan Station, I was thrilled when offered the opportunity to
continue working in the church and serving the Lord at Plymouth as their secretary
and bookkeeper.
Family: I'm the mother of three daughters, two sons in law and one wonderful
grandson. Chris, Jennifer and Owen live in Williamsport, Andrew and Emily in
Cleveland, OH and Erin in Harrisburg, PA. They bring much joy to my life!
Favorite Scripture: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels or
demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor
depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of
God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Rom. 8:38-39
| I was born in Georgia but have lived all over North Carolina most of my life. I am currently a rising senior at Campbell University and will graduate in May 2009, after which I plan to pursue my Master's Degree. I love seeing God work in the lives of young people and it is this excitement that I bring to Plymouth as Youth Minister. My wife, Heather, and I are called to this church and are looking forward to seeing God work in the years to come! |
