Education:
Doctor of Ministry, Luther Rice University, 2007
Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1981
Bachelor of Arts, University of South Carolina, 1976
Call to Ministry:
I was called to vocational ministry when in high school. After setting the call aside for several years while in college, God was patient and gracious enough to renew the call which I answered.
Brief Philosophy of Ministry:
Ministry is servanthood patterned after the example and heart of Jesus.
Favorite Verse:
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8)
Biblical Hero: Caleb
Life Goal:
To glorify God by fulfilling His purpose and will for my life, and to finish strong and faithful.
Hobbies:
Golf, Reading, Following the Gamecocks
Name: Jamie Arnette
Wife: Kathy Arnette
Education:
B.S. in Marketing (USC, Columbia);
MDiv . in Christian Education (SEBTS);
Doctorate in Education (SEBTS, hopefully in 2010)
Call to Ministry:
Appointed to ministry in May, 1992
Philosophy:
Make disciples of Christ (Matt. 28:19-20)
Favorite verse: Romans 8:1
Biblical Hero:
David, a man after God’s own heart, who demonstrates we can fail, repent, and be restored.
Life Goal:
Be a faithful steward of the life that God has given me by being a servant that pleases God
Hobbies:
Outdoor activities, playing guitar, hanging out with friends, loving Jesus
Name: Jon Anthony Whisnand
Wife: Martha Whishand
Education:
Master of Arts in Church Music Degree, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Degree, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Associate of Fine Arts Degree, Sandhills Community College, Southern Pines, NC
Brief Call to Ministry:
From an early age, I had been taught the importance of giving your life to Christ and allowing Him to become Lord of your life. And having been reared in a pastor’s home, I knew a lot about God, but did not have a personal relationship with Him until, as a 19 year old young man, I accepted Christ as my Savior during a revival at a Methodist church in North Carolina. I always felt in my heart that God had His hand on me and that He had a special purpose for my life. Soon after getting married, my wife Martha and I agreed to serve on a part-time basis as Directors of Music, Youth, and Children’s Activities at a local Baptist church. As time went on, I began to intensely feel that God was calling me to devote my life to Him in Christian ministry. In August, 1986 I was called as the full-time Minister of Music and Youth at a large rural church in NC. In September, 1993, I was officially set apart and ordained to the Gospel Ministry by the leadership and church family of that same church. Still after twenty-eight years of Christian ministry, I still hear His voice and feel His calling every day, to totally devote my life and all my energy to serving Him.
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3:20 “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”
Biblical Hero: Barnabas, the Encourager
Life Goal:
To live a life totally committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, serving Him and others with integrity and compassion. To love, honor, and support my wife and my family all the days the Lord gives me to live.
Hobbies:
Spending time with family, flying airplanes, attending concerts and musical events.
Name: Michael Sapp
Wife: Brandi Hill Sapp
Education:
MDiv in apologetics from SEBTS
Call to Ministry:
I answered when He rang me, age 17 during a revival at FBC, Dillon
Philosophy:
To know Him and make Him known
Favorite verse: Gal. 2:20
Biblical Hero:
Noah, it takes a massive amount of faith to answer a call from God in a way that no one ever has in a situation like none other.
Life Goal:
Live my life in such a way that people never remember me, but always remember the glory of God.
Hobbies:
Playing guitar, handyman stuff around the house, and reading
