A PROFILE
of
Reverend Thomas E. Fisher (BA, M Div.)
1/07
Reverend Thomas E. Fisher has been the Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Redwood City, California since June 1990. He has been in the Gospel ministry since 1983. He has served as an Associate Minister at the New Rising Star Baptist Church in Forth Worth, Texas, and at the Second Baptist Church of Redwood City, California.
Believing that the call to ministry is a call to preparation, Rev. Thomas E. Fisher is a graduate of San Jose State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He has studied at the largest Seminary in the world, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he began his work on his Masters Degree. He earned his Master of Divinity Degree at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. Currently he is planning to enter a Doctoral Program.
Reverend Fisher has served the Bay Area Baptist District Association in several capacities: President of the Congress of Christian Education, President of Young Adult Department, President of the Pastor and Minister Council, as well as District Revival Lecturer. In July 2006, he was elected as the Moderator of the Bay Area Baptist District Association.
He has served as a Vice President and as the E.V. Hill Scholarship Award Chairperson in the Young Adult Department of the California State Baptist Convention.
He married Donna Campbell of San Jose, California in 1994. They have two children Arika born in 1997 and Arianna born in 2000.
Reverend Fisher believes a Pastor should actively set goals for a congregation according to the will of God, obtain goal ownership from the people, and see that each member is motivated and capacitated to do his or her part in the fulfillment of God's plan and program. To pastor a people who love the Lord Jesus Christ and are seeking His will for their lives is a calling and commitment he aspires.
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Larry Stamper ThD, JD
pastorthdjd@yahoo.com
HIS FAMILY:
Married for 33 years to his wife Carrie and they have two children, a son Larry II and a daughter, Phoebe. Dr. Stamper has been a Christian for 35 years and preaching the gospel for 31 years.
EDUCATION:
Dr. Stamper made education a crucial part of his life and learning experience. He has studied and graduated with degrees from respected colleges in California and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Francisco State University in Biology and Pre-Med. He then attended biblical colleges and has a Bachelor of Theology from San Jose Bible College, a Masters and Doctorate Degrees from Sacramento Theological Seminary. Dr. Stamper also earned a JD Degree from the Southern California University of Professional Studies School of Law.
EXPERIENCE:
After obtaining an excellent Christian education, Dr. Stamper moved forward and became the Pastor and Founder of the Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church in San Jose, CA. He served as their Pastor/Teacher for 10 years. He is currently serving as Pastor/Teacher at the Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Newman, CA and has for the past 10 years. Being an active leader in spreading God's word, Dr. Stamper is affiliated with the St. John District Association, under Dr. Ray Williams, the California State Convention serving under Dr. Gaines and the National Missionary Baptist Convention guided by Dr. C. C. Robertson.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
A man of high goals and expectations, Larry is not hesitant to lend his expertise. He is a Professor or Dean at Based Seminary in Stockton, CA where Dr. Samuel Smith, Jr. is Chancellor. Since 1995, he has taught Pneumatology, Spirituality, Systematic Theology, the Book of Acts and Bible Doctrine. Because of his excellent teaching methods, he was chosen Professor of the Year for 1995, 2000, 2006 and 2007.
If this is not enough, since 2003 he has been one of the Professors at the Peninsula School of Theology, Golden Gate Seminary Affiliate, Rev. Fred Campbell, Chancellor. Courses he has taught include Homiletics, New Testament Theology, Old Testament Theology, Leadership Foundations and Counseling for Spiritual Leaders.
As Director of Pastor/Minister's Conference with the Saint John District Congress of Christian Education, Rev. Willie Estes, President, he takes his calling to teach a step further. In this capacity, his duties are to provide curriculum and education for pastors and ministers of Congress of Christian Education. He has developed theology curriculum for pastors/ministers as well as developed curriculum for associate ministers.
Being Dean with the Saint John Congress of Christian Education where Dr. Ray Williams, is the Moderator, his duties are to evaluate/implement curriculum and policies for spiritual enrichment and edification for Congress attendees. He is also responsible for devising and coordinating lectures and education for annual sessions.
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
A man who enjoys teaching and helping others know Jesus on a personal level, Dr. Stamper has been a Revivalist for the following Pastors and churches: Mount Olive Baptist Church, Atwater, CA, Dr. Rodger Tyler, Pastor; Progressive Baptist Church, Modesto, CA, Dr. Joe Tyler, Pastor; Heavenly Gate Baptist Church, Stockton, CA, Rev. Jesse Beard, Pastor; St. Mark Baptist Church, East Palo Alto, CA, Rev. Cleveland Turner, Pastor; Morning Glory MBC, East Palo Alto, CA, Rev. Willie Caldwell, Pastor; and Fellowship Baptist Church, Manteca, CA, Rev. Keith Morgan, Pastor.
Using his gift of teaching, he is a Lecturer at Greater St. John Baptist, Oakland, California, Dr. Gregory Payton, Pastor, Men's Workshop; St. John Men's Annual Session, Brother Isaac Newton, President; Central Valley Brotherhood, Dr. James Randles, President; St. John District Association, Dr. Ray Williams, Moderator; Shiloh Baptist Church, Dr. James Rodgers, DMin, JD, Pastor; Agape Baptist Church, Rev. Zachaeus Dunham Jr. Pastor.
Even with all of his various ministries, he is the author of several publications: Johanine Christology, Thesis, dissertation by Dr. Larry Stamper; Samson Syndrome, Workshop by Dr. Larry Stamper; Drumbeat of Love, Workshop by Dr. Larry Stamper.
INTEREST/HOBBIES:
Reading theology, watching one of the NFL's superior teams, the Dallas Cowboys, an avid basketball fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and baseball's the Los Angeles Dodgers. A good game of dominoes he also enjoys and listening to the R & B group the Temptations, (Motown quintet), along with reading scientific journals. Some of his favorite authors are Walter Bruggemann, Eugene Peterson, T.D. Jakes, John MacArthur, Charles Swindoll, Howard Hendricks, Michael Dyson, Cornel West, and Howard Thurman.
COMMITMENTS:
Taking God's Word seriously, Dr. Stamper is passionate about the following:
1. To equip God's people for kingdom work
2. To preach life-changing messages
3. To develop a ministry of reconciliation
4. Lead God's people into new frontiers
5. To model ministry that heals, reclaims, energizes humanity
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