C.O.M.E. - Personal Resume of Evangelist Dr. Eldon W. Stevens, President

Personal Resume

Evangelist Dr. Eldon W. & Rosemary Stevens, President
6495 McCords Avenue
Alto, MI 49302-9108
Phone: (616) 868-9906
E-mail: eldonstevens@juno.com

Historical Background:

Born December 26, 1943 in Kearney, NE

Raised on a livestock farm.

I collect stamps, fish, hunt, golf, travel and enjoy Nebraska Football!
(Home of the National Champion Cornhuskers!!!)

Family Background:

Married June 6, 1964 to Rose Mary Snakenberg

Three Children:
Timothy Eldon; Mishawaka, IN; trucking dispatcher.
Andrew William; Columbus, OH; computer programer.
David Scot; Galloway, OH; UPS driver.

Spiritual Background:

Saved - May 19, 1963 at age 19; Temple Baptist Church, Omaha, NE

Baptized - May 17, 1964; Ralston Baptist Church, Ralston, NE

Called to preach - November 1966; Ralston Baptist Church, Ralston, NE

Called to Evangelism - 1976; Highland Crest Baptist Church, Topeka, KS

Educational Background:

1962 - Diploma; Sumner Public High School, Sumner, NE

1972 - B.S.; Bible & Theology; Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, IA

1984 - M.A.; Counseling; Heritage Baptist University, Indianapolis, IN

1985 - Ph.D.; Counseling; Heritage Baptist University, Indianapolis, IN

Ministry Awards:

1984
"For Outstanding Service in Christ" for "Seven Years in Missionary Evangelism" by Calvary Baptist Church in Canon City, CO

1988
"Distinguished Leadership Award" for "Sacrificial Service in Missionary Evangelism". Included in The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, Second Edition by American Biographical Institute, Inc.

1994
"For 25 Years of Faithful Service" for "Evangelist 1969 - 1994 Shepherd" by Midview Baptist Church, Grafton, OH

1998
"CONTINENTAL WHO’S WHO". Included In The 1998-99 Who’s Who Registry of Professionals And Executives for "Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in Profession" by CONTINENTAL WHO’S WHO in Bayside, NY

Experience Background:

1967-1969
Itinerate ministry preaching throughout the Midwest.

1969-1971
Senior Pastor at Shiloh Bible Church, Linden, IA.

1971-1972
Itinerate ministry preaching throughout the Midwest.

1972
Licenced to Preach the Gospel at Airport Baptist Church, Des Moines, IA.

1972-1973
Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Adrian, MO.

1973
Board Member at Amazing Grace Baptist Camp, Ottawa, KS.

1974-1975
Director of Youth Ministries, Deacon and Awana Commander at Olivet Baptist Church, Shawnee Mission, KS.

1975
Ordained to the Gospel Ministry at Olivet Baptist Church, Shawnee Mission, KS.

1975-1977
Senior Pastor at Highland Crest Baptist Church, Topeka, KS

1975-1977
Board Member at Midwest Regular Baptist Camp, Ozawkie, KS

1976-1977
Chaplain for the Topeka Police Department, Topeka, KS

1975-1977
President of the Topeka Area-Wide Youth Fellowship, Topeka, KS

1977-1989
Missionary Evangelist with the Committee On Missionary Evangelism, Grand Rapids, MI

1990-1995
Board Member (Chairman 1992-1995) for the Committee On Missionary Evangelism, Grand Rapids, MI

1991-1995
Senior Pastor at Midview Baptist Church, Grafton, OH

1994-Present
Board Member ( Chairman 1996-Present) at Carver Baptist Bible College & Institute, Kansas City, MO

1995-Present
President of the Committee On Missionary Evangelism, Grand Rapids, MI

1999 Corporation Member
Spurgeon Baptist Bible College, Mulberry, FL

Related Ministry Experience:

Two tours of Israel and the Mediterranean Region.

Mission trips to Jamaica (2 times), St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago and Argentina.

Produced and aired "The Voice of Victory Broadcast" a 15 minute program on Caribbean Radio Lighthouse, Antigua, West Indies.

Recorded 2 musical cassette tapes.

Authored 2 booklets: On the Rock or On the Rocks about marriage and Rhyme With Reason, poetry.

Fundamental Convictions:

I hold to the historic Baptist position. I believe in Biblical separation (both personal and ecclesiastical). I do not cooperate with liberal, modernistic or charismatic movements. My desire is to minister to the entire family. I believe in a balanced ministry with the goal of enriching the saints and reaching the lost. I believe in evangelism and both national and international missions.

Present Area of Ministry:

I serve as the President of Committee On Missionary Evangelism. My responsibilities include representing the mission, direction and vision, support for our mission family, long range planning and fund raising. I travel to local churches, colleges, camps and foreign fields to share the vision of the work and preach the unsearchable riches of Christ.

References:

Mr. Andrew Dovci, Personal Friend 33089 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012-1349

Dr. Daniel Griffin, Academic Dean, Carver Baptist Bible College, 7203 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132

Rev. Jeff Gunderman, Senior Pastor, Berlin Baptist Church Box 56, Marne, MI 49435

Rev. David G. Hill, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, 1212 Knollwood Street, Lapeer, MI48446

Rev. Timothy Kenoyer, Senior Pastor, Maranatha Baptist Church, 4663 Trabue Road, Columbus, OH 43228

Mr. Ron Smith, Board Member, Committee On Missionary Evangelism, 25 Park Street, North East, PA 16248