The Ohio Independent Baptist, June 1991

, Faith Baptist of Kenton ~' ~~~ reports breaking the E'it:.ar- 1 "lOO ~arrier," IN rHe-=r NEWS averagmg over 100 in attendance at the morning worship services during March and April. ''Ambassadors of Peace in Challenging Times'' was the theme of Faith Baptist's ~ World Missions Conference ~fl April 7-10. Participating in the ~ conference were Steve Fulks, Baptist Mid-Missions, Peru; Richard Rich, BMM, Japan; and Earl and Marilyn Shaffer, Evangelical Baptist Missions home missionaries, Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Sidney. Wednesday evening teen night featured a panel discussion by the missionaries on the theme, ''Knowing God's Will for Your Life.'' The church reports that sig– nificant decisions were made every night. The average week-night atten– dance was 109. First row, left to right, Pastor Ken Spink, Mrs. Doris Tassell, Dr. Paul Tassell, Pastor George Pease Second row, Pastors Wilbur Parrish, Wallace Larson, musician Daniel Bergen Pastor Wilbur Parrish of First Baptist reported on the sixth annual Bible W conference held by Berea Baptist, Berea; First Baptist, Parma; First Baptist, StrongsvilJe; First Baptist, Brunswick; and Beebetown Baptist, Brunswick, held March 10-13 . Dr. Paul Tassell, national representa– tive of the GARB , was the speaker. He preached on the theme, ' 'Ministry Guidelines for risis Times.'' pecial musicians were ric Hawout of Niles, Ohio, and Daniel Bergen, of incinnati . e children attended pecial program each 11igl14 and on uesday the women enjoyed a special program of mu ic, crafts, and peaker, Mrs. Doris assell . The pastors of the cooperating cbur he ncourage other churches to bold similar j int n1eetings where it 1s geographically po ible. Mr. Kevin Brock, Melissa and Nathaniel Mr. Kevin Brock has been called to serve as the administrative pastor - of Maranatha Baptist. w~ He will be assuming the ~~ position in July, upon / completion of bis contract as administrator of Maranatha Chris– tian School. Kevin, who has a B.S. from Cedarville College and a M.R.E. from Grand Rapids Baptist College, comes to the position with unique preparation, having served in the church and school ministry at Maranatha for 15 years. He is a son of Maranatha's founding pastor, Dr. William Brock. Kevin and his wife, Melissa, have a son, Nathaniel. Assistant Pastor George Blackmore, Kathy, Brian, and Sheri Ann George A . Blackmore, Jr. _,...,.. -w.u. has come to Berean Baptist Church to serve as a si tant ~ to pastor George Keith. A ~ graduate of Bob Jone ~ Univer ity with a B.A. in Bible and an M .A. in chur h admini tr tio11 , hi prin1ary re pon ibili– tie will be in the areas of music and out– reacl1 . Both eorge and his wife, Kathy, • • are mus1c1ans. l 'he Blackmores l1ave two hildr n, Brian and heri Ann . needed for Skyview Ranch. Most valuable pray' ers needed for Skyview Ranch to help change the lives of ranchers this summer! (See page 7 for details.) Position Available Director for Public Relations Cedarville College The Director for Public Relations provides creative leadership in representing the Col– lege to its various publics. Areas of accountability include publications, advertis– ing, media relations, graphics, and photo– graphic services. The public relations staff includes four professionals plus student as– sociates. The successful candidate should have an appropriate degree and understanding of marketinij and substantive professional ex– perience 1n the areas of accountability. S/he will be able to understand and relate effec– tively to the college's internal and external publics and will enthusiastically support the college's mission, doctrinaJ position, lifestyle preferences and advancement. Review of applications will begin immedi– ately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, nominations and inquir– ies should be addressed to Dr. Martin E. Clark Vice President for Development Cedarville College PO Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314-0601 Ohio Independent Baptist is a publication of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches Editor State Representative Larry Fetzer Managing Editor Linda Thomas Proofreader Patricia Fetzer Technical Assistance Department of Public Relation , Cedarville ollege Register Graphics, Randolph, New York Plea e direct all mment , correspondence, and new to Ohio Independent Baptist P.O . Box 293058 Kell ring , OH 45429 51 -294-0293 The 018 [I N 0747-0762] as published bi– monthly ·eb/Mar, May/June, July/Aug, Dec/Jan, and monthly Apr, ept, Oct, Nov, for $1 pee year by the hto A · iation of Regular BaptJst hurches, 2 17 sh1ng Avenut\ Ketteri ng, 01! 45429. 5