We are pleased to welcome a new member to the SBC Today team. William L. “Bill” Tomlinson served as a pastor for 50 years, retiring Jan. 31,2009. Among his churches were Pine Street Baptist in Richmond, Va., First Baptist, Newport News, Va., and, for the last 21 years , Arlington Baptist in Rocky Mount, NC. Bill earned his M.Div. degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and his D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary.
Prior to his retirement, Bill was active in the state conventions of both Virginia and North Carolina, serving in several different capacities. His pastorates were marked by growth in each of his churches. He was especially involved in the building of new facilities and in two pastorates actually leading the church in its relocation process. He is conservative in his theology, traditional in his worship and Christ-centered in his ministry. At the present time he and his wife, Jane, reside in Farmville, Virginia.
We look forward to the contributions Bill will make here, as we all will surely benefit greatly from his seasoned perspective as a veteran of many years of faithful ministry in Baptist churches.
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C’mon guys! Don’t you realize that only people under the age of 40 are permitted to hold opinions about the SBC any more?! Tim Rogers was bad enough. ;-)
Just kidding. Welcome to SBC Today, Bill.
I think Tim may be older than Bill. Or maybe he just acts that way…
Brother Wes,
You need to stop showing your envy. It is ok to be a young whippersnapper. :)
Brother Bart,
It was Brother Bill that taught me how to stand and state my convictions. We were in the same association when I was in my first church. Now, as for my outspokenness…you taught me how to do that..”Mr. President, I would like to appeal the ruling of the chair. Golly, you make it sound soooo bad”. :)
Blessings,
Tim