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Vines: My Life and Ministry
Dr. Jerry Vines accepted the call to pastor First Baptist Church, Jacksonville,FL, in July 1982 and retired in February of 2006. He was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention in both 1988 and 1989. He traveled the country preaching and teaching the Bible at churches, conferences, and denominational meetings.
Now, in his autobiography, the pastor, Baptist statesman, and father tells his story that begins in Carrollton, GA, takes him to Jacksonville, FL, and whirls through the fiery controversies of the conservative resurgence.Readers gain perspective on some of a denomination’s pivotal moments through the eyes of one of its most influential figures, focusing on his life and ministry.
Now, in his autobiography, the pastor, Baptist statesman, and father tells his story that begins in Carrollton, GA, takes him to Jacksonville, FL, and whirls through the fiery controversies of the conservative resurgence.Readers gain perspective on some of a denomination’s pivotal moments through the eyes of one of its most influential figures, focusing on his life and ministry.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2014
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Jerry Vines
48 books8 followersDR. JERRY VINES (B.A., Mercer University; Th.D., Luther Rice Seminary) retired as pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida in 2006, where he served for 24 years. He served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Jerry is author of a number of books including Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons, and A Practical Guide to Sermon Preparation. He and his wife, Janet, have four adult children and five grandchildren.
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July 4, 2016
Good book. I was around attending conventions and pastor's conferences. It gave me a chance to relive some of those days. Jerry Vines had a definite impact on my ministry.
December 28, 2014
Easy to read. Great snapshot of the life and experiences of one of my favorite preachers. I especially love the way he dealt with the events surrounding the Conservative Resurgence.
March 21, 2022
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The autobiography of Jerry Vines reads like a who's who of 20th century American evangelism especially in the SBC. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
The autobiography of Jerry Vines reads like a who's who of 20th century American evangelism especially in the SBC. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
April 3, 2024
While I really enjoyed this book, there are many factual errors that should have been checked. Otherwise I thought it was a great book.
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