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Carl Stokes
121 Fairview Church Road
Mt. Croghan, South Carolina 29727
(843) 658 3925 office
(843) 658 6732 home
(843) 680-3390 - cell

Personal
Birth date: May 26, 1967
Marital Status: Married to Robin Kanouff on June 3, 1989.
Children: Twin Girls born June 19, 2001- Christina Michelle Stokes & Cynthia Marie Stokes.
God blessed our lives with Isabella Nicole Stokes on February 5, 2006.

Licensed to the Ministry by Midwood Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C. April 10, 1985.
Ordained to the Ministry by Midwood Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C. April 30, 1989.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Religion with an emphasis in Religious Education, Minor in English and Sign Language Studies, Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, N.C., May 6, 1989.
Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas, May 12, 1995.
Doctor of Ministries in Expository Preaching, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Louisville, Kentucky, Currently Enrolled - Expected Completion In 2009.

Ministry Objective
I am available to serve in a role that relates to the Gospel Ministry of a Southern Baptist Church that is an active member of the Southern Baptist Convention. I feel that the call of God upon my life is a commitment that is not taken lightly; therefore, I consider myself only available for full time ministry opportunities.

Ministry Related Experience
Paid Staff Positions

Pastor, Fairview Baptist Church, Mt. Croghan, South Carolina, August 18, 2002 - present.
Since coming to Fairview, I directed all areas of church worship, ministry, and management. In addition to ministering in the pulpit, I guided the church in developing a comprehensive set of by-laws to protect its interests. I also led in studies of The Baptist Faith and Message, “A Deacon Ministry that Works”, “People Sharing Jesus”, “How To Share Your Faith Without an Argument”, and initiated the F.A.I.T.H. Sunday School Evangelism Strategy.

Associational Involvement {While at Fairview Baptist, Mt. Croghan, SC}
Moderator, Chesterfield Baptist Association, 2007 - present
Chesterfield Baptist Association Seminary Extension Director , 2003 - present Chesterfield Baptist Association Sunday School Director, 2005 - present
Chesterfield Baptist Association Council, 2005 - present
South Carolina Vacation Bible School Team - Youth, 2005
Disaster Relief, Blue Hat in charge of Relief Feeding Unit, 2005 - present

Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Bluefield, West Virginia, October 19, 1997 August 15, 2002.
As pastor of this church, I led in all areas of church worship, ministry, and management. In addition to ministering in the pulpit, I also led in studies of The Baptist Faith and Message, “A Deacon Ministry that Works”, “People Sharing Jesus”, “How To Share Your Faith Without an Argument”, The Book of Revelation, Names of God, and Fresh Encounter: God’s Pattern for Revival and Spiritual Awakening.

Missions Involvement, While ministering at the local church level, I have taken the opportunity to do mission work in other countries. Through cooperation with Baptist Medical and Dental Missions, International; I have participated in mission work in Honduras the following years in the locations provided:
Las Cricetus - March 7-14,1997 480 saved
Las Animus - March 6-13,1998 239 saved
Reitoca - February 6-13, 1999 250 saved

Associational Involvement {While at Calvary Baptist, Bluefield, WV}
West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists - Executive Board, 2000-2002
West Virginia Convention Pastor’s Conference - Sec./ Treasurer, 2000, 2001
West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists- VBS Team - Youth, 2000,2001
Mountain State Association, Brotherhood Director, 1999 - 2002
Mountain State Association, Missions Development Committee, 1999 - 2002
Mountain State Association Council, 1999 - present
Mountain State Association Sunday School Team - Youth, 2000, 2001
Mountain State Association VBS Team - Youth, 2000, 2001
Baptist Student Union Director - Bluefield State College, 2000 - 2002
WV State Alumni President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999, 2000
WV State Alumni Vice President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998.
Seminary Extension Professor, West Virginia Baptist Bible Institute, 1998 - 2002
“Pastor as Leader” - Summer 98
“Pastor as Counselor” - Fall 98-99
“Understanding the Bible”- Spring 98-99
“The Bivocational Minister” - Fall 2000
“The Work of the Pastor” - Spring 2001
“How to Prepare and Deliver A Sermon” - Spring 2001
“How to Understand the Bible” - BB 3100 - Spring 2001

Pastor, First Baptist Church, McColl, South Carolina, May 28, 1995 August 10, 1997.
As pastor of this church, I led in all areas of church worship, ministry, and management. In addition to ministering in the pulpit, I also led them in studies of The Baptist Faith and Message, Experiencing God, the book of Genesis, and "A Deacon Ministry that Works."

Building Projects : {while at FBC, McColl}
(1) I led the church in the planning and purchasing of new heating and air conditioning units [2 five ton units and 1 fifteen ton unit] to replace antiquated units in use. (2) I also led the church in raising the funds and in purchasing a new church sign to increase the outreach ministry of the church. (3) As a ministry of this church, I also led the church in rebuilding a disabled person's home.

Associational Involvement: {while at FBC, McColl}
During this time, I served on an Associational Level as:
President, Pee Dee Baptist Ministers Association [1995 1996];
President, Marlboro County Ministerial Association [1995 1996];
Committee Member, Examining Council [1995 1997];
Promotions Director, World Missions Conference Committee for the Pee Dee Baptist Association [1996];
Committee Member, Christian Life Committee [1997],
Contributing Author, “The Bible Speaks”, Marlboro Herald Newspaper

Pastor / Preacher, Randol Mill Nursing Home, Arlington, Texas, 1994 May 1995.
During my last year at Southwestern Seminary, I served in a pastoral role to the residents of the Randol Mill Nursing Home. I visited them in their rooms and provided worship services on Sunday mornings. This ministry was sponsored and in conjunction with my ministry at Woods Chapel Baptist Church.

Ministerial Intern (Pastoral and Education Ministry), Woods Chapel Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas, 1994 May 1995.
During my last year at Southwestern Seminary I served under Dr. David McQuitty as a ministerial intern at this church. I helped and assisted in leading Discipleship Training, Missions Activities, Leadership Planning and Assisted in Leading Worship.

Supply Preacher, 1985 1995.
I served many times in the place of pastors in a supply capacity in Southern Baptist churches throughout North Carolina and Texas.

Volunteer Staff Positions

Organizer and Leader, Deaf Ministry, Lake Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington, Tx, 1992 1994.
During this time, I organized and equipped those interested in starting a deaf ministry. The ministry objective was to reach out to the people in the Dallas Ft. Worth area who were unable to worship in a traditional setting because of a hearing impairment. The primary stage of this effort was accomplished by teaching people American Sign Language and providing interpretive services for those with a hearing impairment.

Sunday School Teacher, Preschool Dept., Lake Arlington Baptist Church, Arlington, Tx, 1991.
During this time, I led Sunday School for a group of children in the preschool department. This was done to promote the Christian growth of children at approximately 2 years of age.

Children's Minister, Mission Church associated with Mission Arlington of First Baptist Church, Arlington, 1989 1991.
During this time, I was in charge of the children's ministry associated with the mission church's efforts. I led and organized Sunday School for the children who attended the apartment ministries of this mission church.

Education Ministry Intern, First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, S.C., 1988.
While observing the ministry of the full time minister of College and Youth, I was able to
assist in the many tasks of youth ministry.

Volunteer, South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, S.C., 1988.
While serving here I was able to work one on one with deaf children who needed to have
encouragement and acceptance.

Interpreter / Counselor, Camp Burnt Gin (Department of Health and Environmental Control),
South Carolina, 1988.
While serving at this camp, I was able to be a motivator to the hearing impaired and
handicapped children of South Carolina.

REFERENCES:

Dr. Don Deel - Director of Missions
129 Shenandoah Estates, Princeton, WV 24740
304-425-4444

Mr. Daniel Dye - College Roommate - Youth Pastor
217 Devon Forrest Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-2958

Rev. Joe Smith - Pastor / Friend
217 Deacon Way, Mocksville, NC 27028
336-998-5100

Rev. Robert Dickard - Current Director of Missions
Post Office Box 96, Ruby, SC 29741
843-634-6338