Walter's Grove Baptist Church

Pastor

Our Pastor Dr. Jeremy Simpson	DR. SIMPSON'S HISTORY Born -- January 26, 1975 -- Monroe, NC Saved -- June 2, 1980 at Galilee Baptist Church Monroe, NC Surrendered to Preach -- July 1984 at Youth Camp at Galilee Baptist Church Music Director of Bright Light Baptist Church at age of sixteen in 1991. Teen Sunday School Class Teacher at BLBC at age eighteen in 1993. Assistant Pastor of BLBC from June 1995 – October 1997 Ordained to the Gospel Ministry on May 25th, 1997 Pastor of Walter’s Grove from November 1997 – Present Graduated from Carolina Bible College on June 4, 2005 with Th.D. (Doctor of Theology)

DR. SIMPSON'S HOME WIFE Married to Rebekah Barker on July 1, 1995 Mrs. Rebekah is the Daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Allen Barker Preacher & Mrs. Rebekah met while at Turner's Creek Teen Camp and God knitted their hearts to serve him together. CHILDREN Jeremiah Joseph Simpson Born June 2, 1996 "Hunting, Four Wheeling & X-Box 360 Buddy" Lydia Grace Simpson Born March 31, 1998 "Daddy's Little Girl"

	DR. SIMPSON'S HEART Family A statement that has impacted his life was made by Dr. Harold Sightler who said "Duties never conflict". Church "even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." Ephesians 5:25 World Missions When he became pastor, WGBC's Missions Giving total for 1997 was 10,800. In the Year 2006 the total was 135,000 to the Glory of God. Young People Youth Rallies, Youth Camp, youth trips are a major part of the ministry of WGBC. Bus Ministry From 1 Van route in ' 97 with 8-15 riders to 5 Bus Routes with an Average of 125 riders per week in 2011. Shining Light School for Boys Shawn, Curtis, Jeremy, and Chris

DR. SIMPSON'S HEROES Dr. Ronnie Simpson -- Father Pastorates Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Pageland, SC 1970-1974 Galilee Baptist Church of Monroe, NC 1974-1985 Bright Light Baptist Church of Concord, NC 1989 - present Founder of Carolina Bible College Director of Education Macedonia World Baptist Missions Lead Dr. Simpson to the lord at the age of 5 Quote from Dr. Simpson about his father and mother. "Words cannot began to describe what my Dad means to me and my ministry. Everything I have I owe to him and mama. They've stayed true to the book all of my life. I've never seen inconsistency in their lives. Boldness with compassion defines his preaching and he is my greatest Hero." Rev. Howard Simpson -- Grandfather Pastorates Wayside Baptist Church, Midland, NC Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC Maple Grove Baptist Church, Indian Trail, NC Saved at age of 13 Surrendered to Preach 2 weeks later Family mocked him for getting saved and told him he would never make it! 56 years later he was still preaching Both Sons are Preachers Two Grandsons preaching Went home to be with the Lord in Fall of 1996 On his dying bed after 4 years of suffering through a Heart attack and Kidney Dialysis he was asked by his son Ronnie, "Dad how is it to know you're dying?" His reply was, "his grace is wonderful and it works!" Dr. Percy Ray Pastor of Myrtle Baptist Church Myrtle Mississippi until 1991 Founder of Camp Zion of Myrtle, MS Dr. Simpson says Dr. Ray is the most Powerful Man of God he has ever met." Dr. Ray spent many hours in the home of Dr. Simpson during his youth. Some of Dr. Simpson's greatest childhood memories are the Revivals that Dr. Ray preached at Galilee Baptist Church in Monroe, NC and going to Camp Zion two weeks out of the year in March & August. Dr. Simpson preached three different times at Camp Zion when he was a Young man. At age 10, 11, 12 for 5 minutes each time Dr. Ronnie Simpson preached 11 times at Camp Zion in the late 70s and early 80s! Dr. Allen Barker -- Father-in-law Pastorates Mountain View Baptist Church - Wilkesboro, NC Grace Baptist Church - Wilkesboro, NC Turner's Creek Baptist Church - Yadkinville, NC Former North American Director of Macedonia World Baptist Missions, From 1999 to 2008 Pastor of Northwood Baptist Church in Yadkinville, NC from 2008 to present Apart from Dr. Simpson's Father, Dr. Barker has had more influence in his ministry than any other man of God. He is a great friend and confidant. Dr. Milford Biddle Pastored for many years at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Simpson says of Dr. Biddle "he is a great man of Character and one who he patterns his life after." Evangelist Bobby Brindle Dalton, Georgia Bro. Bobby carries the title as the World's Smallest Evangelist at 3 ft. 9 1/2 in. He was preaching the youth camp at Galilee Baptist Church in 1984 when Dr. Simpson surrendered to preach. Bro. Jim Hill A great friend and Fellow Laborer at WGBC. He went home to be with the Lord July 31, 2006. Dr. Simpson says "He will never have another like Bro. Jim Hill."	Dr. Ronnie Simpson Father REV. HOWARD SIMPSON Grandfather DR. PERCY RAY Holding Dr. Jeremy Simpson at 6 months old DR. ALLEN BARKER Father-in-law DR. MILFORD BIDDLE EVANGELIST BOBBY BRINDLE Bro. Bobby with Dr. Simpson on night Dr. Simpson surrendered to preach July 1984 BRO. JIM HILL