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Ecclesiastes 3:1 : There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens
A Pastor's Heart
A pastor’s heart is Protective and guards his flock from satan’s snares. A pastor’s heart is Attentive and seeks to know his people’s cares. A pastor’s heart is Sacrificial and for his sheep will give its all. A pastor’s heart is Tender and listens to the Spirit’s call. A pastor’s heart is Obedient and heeds the Master’s commands. A pastor’s heart is Reflective and considers he is but a man.
Written by: Deanna Malawy Okawville, Illinois, USA
About Pastor
Pastor Derrick is a pastor and mentor, with a heart of compassion for the lives & souls of people. As the lead pastor, he has helped grow the church to a spiritual level in the basic tenants of Christian living.
He has been the Pastor of Shalom Baptist Church, since October 1999, and has championed many "firsts" in the history of Shalom, especially through the unprecedented plights of Covid, embarking upon streaming live services.
He holds an honorary doctorate in Divinity from United Christian College in Goldsboro, NC.
Pastor Derrick & Dr. Iris lives in Virginia with their two adult children, and daughter-in-law.
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We Believe . . .
* The Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source of faith and practice. The Bible is revered as the primary guide for understanding God's will and teachings.
* God is One being with three manifestations of Himself: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This belief underscores the unity and distinct roles within the Godhead.
*Jesus Christ is both fully divine and fully human. Jesus, who is the Son of God, took on human flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary. His birth, life, death, and resurrection are central to our faith.
*Salvation - being saved from sin and its consequences - is achieved through faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus' death and resurrection provide the only path to salvation and eternal life with God.
*Water baptism, being filled with the Holy Spirit and holy communion as visible signs of God's grace and presence.
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