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Our Pastor
Dr. Jeremy Simpson
Walter's Grove Baptist Church
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of
whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14
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 &
Play Station 2 Buddy"
Lydia Grace Simpson
Born March 31, 1998
"Daddy's Little Girl"
DR. SIMPSON'S
HEROES
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, Trips and the School are a main priority of the ministry of WGBC.
Bus Ministry
From 1 Van route in ' 97 with 8-15 riders to 3 Bus Routes with an Average of 90 riders per week in 2006.
Shining Light School for Boys
Shawn, Curtis, Chase, Joe & Chase Daniel
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 Miss.
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
Presently
North American Director
Macedonia World Baptist Missions
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.
Full Time Evangelist since retiring from Pastorate.
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."
REV. HOWARD SIMPSON
Grandfather
DR. RONNIE SIMPSON
Father
DR. ALLEN BARKER
Father-in-law
DR. MILFORD BIDDLE
DR. PERCY RAY
Holding Dr. Jeremy Simpson
at 6 months old.
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EVANGELIST BOBBY BRINDLE
Bro. Bobby with Dr. Simpson on night Dr. Simpson surrendered to preach July 1984
BRO. JIM HILL
A friend
