1nister · Resigning Pastorate At Lenoir - j LENOIR-The Rev. W. Em- ory Trainham, J'r., pastor of First J:!aptist church in Lenoir for almost seven years, has re• signed as minister of the con• gregation. The resignation was read by the Rev. Mr. Trainham follow- pastoral service to the congrega• ; ing the Sunday morning serv- tion for the next several months ices. Paul H. Broyhill, chair- until his future plans have man of the church's board of been formulated. The Rev. Mr. deacons, announced at the ser- Trainham said today that he that the Rev. Mr. Train- was not ready to announce ru• would be available for ture plans at this time.

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Southern Baptist Temuco. Space does not permit listing all the past accomplishments pastorate of the and activities of Dr. Owens in the Baptist Ministries; however, In 1952, the new the following shows a partial listing of areas.in which he is, (in eted and was first 1989), currently serving: 55, the Harrisburg In the Southern Baptist Convention - as member of the Board of his associate of Directors of the Home Mission Board and as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Baptist Literature Board, publishing for g was completed Southern Baptist educational material based on the viewpoint hip, which had of Biblical inerrancy. In North Carolina Baptist State Convention - as President and ader at Ridgecrest Director of "Conservative Carolina Bapitsts" and shares in ibility in both the editing the newsletter. He also led in the formation of this onvention. He is organization. In Gaston Baptist Association - as leader and originator of a oir in September, daily Radio Bible Study on Radio Station WGAS. He helped to urch of Gastonia, establish the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County and t time he led in now serves on the Board of Advisors. In his words, "I am now , and a choice of 75 years of age,' but in good health, and as active as I ever was". Sources: North Carolina Historical Collection of Wake Forest , so a group from University Mount Holly News. e to start a new Updated Biographical Sketch requested by History Book s, the Parkwood Committee of the First Baptist Church of Lenoir. uted a church in hurch and served W. EMORY TRAINHAM, JR. urch, which had v 1960 - 1967 st $300,000.00. octor of Ministry The Reverend W. Emory of Jacksonville, Trainham began his pastorate at the First Baptist Church of r. Owens married ', Lenoir on Sunday, December 27, 1960. rate of Parkwood He came to the church on interim pastor of leave of absence from Myers Park Baptist Church of ar as volunteer Charlotte, where he had been as Pastor of the Associate Pastor since 1954. , Belgium, which The Reverend Mr. Trainham of NATO armed is the son of a Baptist minister of Virginia and a grandson of ustralia and two Joseph T. Watts, former ex• hile they helped ecutive secretary of the Maryland Baptist State W. Emory Trainham, Jr. 1960-1967 ptist Churches in 41 -

NEW CAR PRESENTED-- Rev. Emory Trainham, senior minister of the First Baptist Church, is seen seated in the new Ford automobilepresented him last Sunday by members of the church. Shown with Rev. Trainham are three members of the church staff: Rev. Leon Smith, associate minister; Miss Becky Hinson, center, summer worker in the youth program; and Miss Betry Miller. minister of music. A note, presented to the pastor Withthe keys to the car, read: "For your constant la• bors, endeavors and leadership in Christian Love, a group of members of the First Baptist Church and several other individuals in the community express their steadfastness, appreciation and loy• alty by presenting to you these keys to a 1967 Ford sedan. May God bless you and yours." Rev. Trainham Will complete his seventh year at the Lenoir church. (Staff Photo by Bill Kincaid).

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Administration as its chairman for 6 years. During those years ond with a B. A. the Business Department full-time faculty grew from 8 to 24, in Richmond he and student enrollment in business courses more than Wallace College in doubled. He did graduate Ashland College, soon to become a University, has 4, 160 t, North Carolina, students. Mr. Trainham teaches undergraduate and graduate eton, New Jersey. schools of the University and is full professor of Business · nical Certification Administration. He is recognized as a minister to industry, working with a variety of organizations, including rticipated in North manufacturing, hospitals, and civic and religious groups. ife Commission of He is a past member of the active Board of Elders of Ashland's hurches, and the First Presbyterian Church, and has served in many leadership lenberg Christian positions within the college committees and as a member of Board of Directors in industry and the Ashland AAA. Church, the new Mr. Trainham is a parent of six children and three grand nd dedicated June children. · on was installed Sources: North Carolina Baptist Historical Collection Wake Trainham helped Forest University, ices, and in 1962 Church Records - News and Views. , "The Church at History of Lenoir First Baptist Church by Helen Underdown. Updated information requested by History Book Committee June he had been First Baptist Church. h read, "For your Christian Love, a FREDERICK (FRED) DEAN BARNES urch and others 1968 -1987 ou these keys to a Mr. Barnes was born in to Republic Steel Henry County, Alabama. He he started as a graduated from Mercer Col• cational institute, lege, Macon, Georgia, with a ater, he became a ".' B. A. degree in 1953; he then velopment. attended Southeastern Baptist Keyes and moved Theological Seminary, receiv• , Ohio, in 1971. For ing a M. Divinity degree in r of Business and 1959. He also attended the as Director of the North Carolina Baptist School of Pastoral Care. all management His pastoral work includes rent companies of an Interim at Shorterville Bap• day in conjunction tist Church, Shorterville, ned the Business Alabama; Associate Minister, ent of Business First Baptist Church, Durham, Frederick Dean Barnes 1968-1987

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Convention. Administration as its He graduated from the University of Richmond with a B. A. the Business Depart degree. From Union Theological Seminary in Richmond he and student enroll earned B. D. and M. Div. degrees; and from Wallace College in doubled. Berea, Ohio, he earned a M. B. A. degree. He did graduate Ashland College, work at Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, students. Mr. Train and at Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. schools of the Uni From the University of Chicago he holds a Clinical Certification Administration. He in Counseling. working with a In this state, the Reverend Mr. Trainham participated in North manufacturing, hos Carolina Baptist Discussion groups, Family Life Commission of He is a past mernb North Carolina, North Carolina Council of Churches, and the First Presbyterian C Radio and Television Committee of the Mecklenberg Christian positions within th Association. Board of Directors i During his ministry at the First Baptist Church, the new Mr. Trainham is Harrisburg Chapel building was completed and dedicated June children. 4, 1961. In November 1963, a new fifty-bell carillon was installed Sources: North Car to perpetuate the one given in 1946. Mr. Trainham helped Forest University. · establish the Community Holy Week services, and in 1962 Church Records - N began First Baptist's weekly radio ministry, ''The Church at History of Lenoir F' Worship:' Updated inforrnatio Reverend Trainham resigned in July 1967. In June he had been First Baptist Church presented a set of car keys and a note which read, "For your constant labors, endeavors and leadership in Christian Love, a group of members of the First Baptist Church and others express their appreciation by presenting to you these keys to a 1967 Ford sedan:' Mr. Barnes was When Mr. Trainham left Lenoir, he went to Republic Steel Henry County, Ala Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, where he started as a graduated from Me developer of program material for the educational institute, lege, Macon, Georg which became a subsidiary of Republic. Later, he became a B. A. degree in 1953 Director of Management and Marketing Development. attended Southeaste He was re-married in 1969 to Brownie B. Keyes and moved Theological Semin from Cleveland to Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio, in 1971. fur ing a M. Divinity three years he was Director for the Center of Business and 1959. He also atte Economics; then for three years he served as Director of the North Carolina Bapt Associate Degree program. of Pastoral Care. In 1977 he and Brownie established a small management His pastoral work education consulting firm, serving 46 different companies of an Interim at Shorte Central Ohio, and they continue to operate today in conjunction tist Church, Sho with his full-time college teaching. He joined the Business Alabama; Associate faculty in 1978 and served the Department of Business First Baptist Church,

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