EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES

Terry D. Baker, Associate Pastor

Terry was reared in Knoxville and came to First Baptist as Minister of Education in 1985. He had previously served in churches in Talladega, AL; Troy, AL; Louisville, KY; and Nashville, TN. He is a graduate of Belmont College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. with a Masters Degree in Religious Education. He was ordained into the ministry in 1978 by the First Baptist Church of Troy, AL.

He has served in many capacities in the Clinton Baptist Association and the Tennessee Baptist Convention, including President of the Tennessee Baptist Religious Education Association.
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MUSIC & CHILDREN MINISTRIES

The Music Ministry of First Baptist Church of Clinton, Tennessee, is a comprehensive music program providing quality music for worship, singing opportunities for all ages, and musical training for students of music at all levels. As of January 2008, Connie Bull is serving as our intermin Minister of Music. Our organist is Charlote Bounds and Lydia Elliott serves as our pianist.
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WORSHIP STYLE
Our 8:30 a.m. service in the Family Life Center features additional string, wind, and percussion instruments, drama, movement, and visuals. The 10:40 a.m. worship service style of First Baptist Church, Clinton, can be classified as creative traditional. With the use of the 22 rank Wicks pipe organ and 7 foot Steinway piano as accompaniment, the congregation sings from the hymnal for all of their musical involvement. There are two adult choirs that sing for the morning worship services. On occasion, Youth Choir, Children’s Choirs and Children’s Handbells will be featured as leaders in worship. Soloists and various ensembles add variety to the worship experience.

God has given his best to us. We attempt to give our best back to Him. In our Music Ministry, it is our desire to offer back to the Lord the talents He has given to us. We realize that each talent is different, but we also realize that each talent can be developed to become better. Throughout the Music Ministry we attempt to help musicians to develop their abilities to the Glory of God.
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SENIOR ADULTS MINISTRIES (Primetime)

The Senior Adults are one of the most active groups in our church. All adults who are 55 or older are invited to be a part of this special ministry. Weekly meetings are held on Monday mornings, from September through May, in the Lower Auditorium (beneath the sanctuary). In addition to our Monday schedule, the Primetime Council plans activities that center in Ministry and Fellowship.

Ministry opportunities:
Nursing Home Ministry
Shut-In Ministry
Video Tape Ministry
XYZ/Primetime Choir

Fellowship opportunities:
Fun/Game/Movie Days
Travel Adventures
Retreats
Picnics
Boat Rides
Lunch Outings

Primetime Monday Schedule:
(This group meets September through May of each year.)
10:00 a.m. - Singin’ Session
10:45 a.m. - Break
11:00 a.m. - Bible Study
11:45 a.m. - Prayer
12:00 Noon - “Commotion”/Dismissal
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STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRIES

Tim Earl, Minister of Students & Activities

Tim Earl, Minister of Students and Activities, was ordained into the ministry in 1991 by Central Baptist Church in Bearden. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/ Management from Carson-Newman College and a Masters Degree in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his Youth Ministry program at FBC, Tim is very much involved in local and national World Changers projects and has served as a staff member in many aspects of this organization.

Helping young people grow in their relationship with Christ and with their brothers and sisters in Christ is the main purpose of our Youth Ministry. This purpose is reached through weekly Bible Studies, a Christian Drama Team, Youth Choir, and fellowships. Fulfilling the Great Commission through special events like “See You at the Pole,” “First Break Retreat,” “True Love Waits,” monthly Associational Youth Rallies, Baccalaureate, Youth Week, “Crosspoint” and “World Changers.” Putting Christ First in all that we do. Matthew 22-37.
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