Florence Baptist Temple Senior Pastor Search

“Florence Baptist Temple Family, as the Chairman of this Committee, I want to share with you the process of our search for a Senior Pastor.  Pastor Wayne Cox shared with the Officers on August 22nd, and then the staff on the next Sunday, his decision to retire. He has not set a date and is dedicated to assisting our Church in this process.  Even though his decision is recent, over 3 years ago in an officers meeting, Preacher established a Pulpit Committee. In accordance with our Church Constitution, he assigned Benjamin Cox, Timothy Goodman, Jeremy King, Andrew Jenkins, and Terry Clifton. As Pastor, in accordance with our Church Constitution, he is on the committee.

I know we all have desired a full recovery and return of Preacher, this is not what God has planned.  God knew before the foundation of this earth was created, about the events that took place on Nov 17, 2020.  So even though this news and decision has come as a surprise to many of us, it has not taken God by surprise.

We will continue to share with you our plan around our services. Pastor Jeremy and Pastor Andrew will preach most services for the remaining Sundays in September and most of October.  I may fill in as well. We will have at least one Missionary. In November, we invited Steve Harney back to preach for us. He will be able to be with us most Sundays into February of 2022.  We will plan our Sunday School classes accordingly, and our Wednesday night adult bible study program will continue in the manner we have established.  Our children and youth programs will remain unchanged.

I love our Church, 

Tim Goodman”