COME International Baptist Ministries
PO Box 88085, Grand Rapids, MI 49518

 

Evangelist Eldon Stevens :: Resume

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