Dolen Baptist
Church Staff
Church Staff
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Michael Nix, a graduate of Howard Payne University with a major in Christian studies, took over the leadership of Dolen Baptist Church in May of 2010. Though a young man, he has been serving the Lord for more than twenty years, both in and out of the church. Michael completed a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in December of 2013.
He and his wife, Rebecca, have been married for thirty years, and they have three children: Zachary, Jasmine, and Erin. Each one of them is active in the work of the church either in the area of worship or children’s ministry. Michael Nix believes in the work of the church and that while the mission and purpose of the church never change, its methods must constantly be evaluated and modified in order to effectively reach and serve the community in which it is located. |
Worship Leader
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Hal Small began leading worship while he was a junior in high school. While attending Jacksonville Baptist College, he met his wife, Fran. After they were married, they moved to the Cleveland area to raise their family which at present includes four children and seven grandchildren. Hal has led praise and worship for many years and joined the ministry team at Dolen Baptist Church in September of 2013.
The worship experience here is a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary praise and worship with a freedom to worship as the Holy Spirit leads. Our goal is to worship in spirit and in truth and to experience the presence of God as He inhabits the praises of His people. |
Youth Pastor
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Alexander Pearce has lived in Cleveland most of his life and like some people he had a drug problem. His family drug him to church most of his life, but at the age of 14, he felt the call of God into Ministry. He studied at Jacksonville Baptist College after which he continued on to Sam Houston State University. He and his wife Lauren have been youth ministers for several years and continue to love and guide youth into a deeper relationship with Christ.
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Children's Leaders
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Zachary and LeAndra Nix have been married for six years and have two beautiful children, Kensington and Oliver. Both, Zachary and LeAndra, have been actively involved in other areas of ministry in the church but felt the desire to see growth in the children's ministry.
Over the last couple of years, the children's ministry has added new and exciting ways for children to come to church and learn about our Father in Heaven who loves each one of them fiercely. Zachary and LeAndra are constantly looking for opportunities to show the love of God to all children. |