 The Pastor's
Desk
Thank you for visiting "the Pastor's Desk." This
section of the website is
where you will find a variety of bible studies, lessons and
devotionals.
Greetings,
As Pastor of First Baptist
Church of Avinger (FBCA), I consider it a
great privilege to welcome you as our special guest to our web site. We are honored that
you would spend some time looking into our ministry. We
encourage you to browse, and if we can be of any further
assistance to you, please call us or send us an email at:
Pastor@FirstBaptistAvinger.com.
At FBCA
you will find opportunities for worship, service and fellowship
for all ages. We have a very thriving children’s ministry on
Wednesday evenings. We are a warm and
friendly, growing, Bible-believing, Southern
Baptist church and a member of the
Southern Baptists of Texas
Convention. God has blessed our church and made it a
place for people to find real help meeting their needs.
If you
decide to visit our church, you will discover what this congregation of believers is all
about. We take the position that our mission
is the “Great Commission” as stated in Matthew 28:19-20
“Go
ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Our members have a sincere passion for God, an evangelistic
heart, genuine love for people, and a sacrificial spirit about
serving
At First Baptist
our desire is to introduce you to an abundant joyful life that
is only available through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for
allowing us to serve you.
In His service,
Bob Crowder, Pastor
Who is Pastor Bob?
Bob was born on March 30, 1949 in the small Texas
town of Jacksboro to Bill and Geneva, a traveling “pots and
pans” salesman. Bob was raised in the greater Denver area
with his brother Jack and graduated from Mapleton high school
where he met his wife Linda. He was a member of Mountain States
Baptist Church in Thornton, CO.
Bob joined the U. S. Coast Guard and for the next
twenty years, he served in duty stations in Galveston, TX,
Mobile AL, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, Elizabeth City NC, and Grand
Prairie, TX. Bob retired as a Senior Chief, Aviation Machinist
Mate in August 1987.
His ministry profile includes:
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Bob and his wife Linda were saved at
Sherrelwood Baptist Church, Denver, CO on February 2, 1975.
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In 1978, he was part of the “Joyful Noise”
radio ministry where he shared the preaching and singing
with a dear friend and his family.
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Taught Young Adult Singles Sunday School
class for 5 years
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Taught various classes/courses (Marriage
Seminar, Through the Bible in a Year, The Tabernacle in the
Wilderness, corporate Bible studies, Leadership, and Time
management.)
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Called into the ministry in April 2004
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Held various positions in church (Young Adult
Singles Director, Pastoral Search Committee, Chairman of
Deacon Board, Church Treasurer, Chairman for By-law
Committee)
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Filled pulpits in various churches in Texas,
Georgia, and North Carolina
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Served as the Associate Pastor for the Open
Door Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia.
He
is currently enrolled in seminary and working toward a Masters degree in
Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary. He has also
attended Arlington Baptist College and Dallas University.
Bob married his high school sweetheart Linda.
He is blessed with three children all married to good Christian
spouses and eight, soon to be nine grand children.
Bob is also known as the
"Singing Pastor" and with his daughter Michelle
and son-in-law Paul formed the trio called Rush
Creek.
Some video
footage taken at Avinger School's Fellowship
of Christian Athletes.
Video's of
Rush Creek (Pastor Bob with his daughter
Michelle and her husband Paul) can be seen
at:
Tangle.com
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