Jude 2

Jerry Smith? I think he was in Kentucky for a while?????

He did what I hear a couple others are about to do, went with the CoG (not TCoG).

You got him mixed up with Joe Bathe.

Jerry Smith did go to Tn. to a church of God after being Ky's overseer.

I don't know how that worked.

scooter wrote:Response: You got him mixed up with Joe Bathe.

Jerry Smith did go to Tn. to a church of God after being Ky's overseer.

I don't know how that worked.

You're right. I did.

Last I heard he pastors an Assembly Of God here in the Nashville (Hermitage) area.

He pastors a church in Nashville called the River.

it would be nice to have a post from someone that is happy pastoring or ministering in COGOP. I am one of those.

dawgs10 wrote:it would be nice to have a post from someone that is happy pastoring or ministering in COGOP. I am one of those.

the most important thing is that if you are pastoring or ministering, that you are happy. No matter which group, or where God has placed you. I pray that all my wonderful brethern in the cogop are happy.

dawgs10:
it would be nice to have a post from someone that is happy pastoring or ministering in COGOP. I am one of those.

sorry

no harm intended

I haven't heard anything in a year, but know several the attend Bro. Smith's church. He is doing well and was happy there. Dr. Ron can probably add to this.

As for Joe Bathe, saw him the other day and is doing great. They are pastoring in Louisiana. He is an incredible speaker and has added so much to my life. Glad to see his family doing so well.

dawgs10 wrote:it would be nice to have a post from someone that is happy pastoring or ministering in COGOP. I am one of those.

I am thankful for your commitment and satisfaction concerning your position. On the other hand, I have come to find in 20 years of ministry that to pastor in ANY organization is a major challenge. Too many coaches, not enough players. Was it Paul that instructed we should be happy in whatever state we find ourselves in? I'm happy too.

Blessings,
pa

Jerry Smith pastors "The River" a COG in Nashville. He left overseer work in Ky. and came to Nashville. His son is his Assoc.Pastor. his daughter is the choir director. his son in law is the youth pastor. his other daughter (Cher) is over the children's ministry and his son's wife (Kathy) is over the hospitality ministry.

They have had fairly good growth and have just finished a 2.5 million dollar building and up grade.

I had the honor of confering an honorary Dr. on Jerry last May. He is doing well. His original idea was in the same order of Billy Wilson...he was certain that a merger was going to happen.

He seems to enjoy being where he is.....

Thank you all so much. I was talking with a friend and she asked me if I knew. I told her I did not but I did know where I could get the answer....you can always count on Jude2!