George B Bannister
Woodville,, MS 39669
6014937732

• Education: *B.A. in Religious Education, Louisiana College, Pineville, LA *M. Min. & M.Div. Southern Baptist School For Biblical Studies, Jacksonville, FL *D.Min., Southern Baptist School For Biblical Studies, Jacksonville, FL *Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (Graduate with High Distinction) Ph.D. in Apologetics and Theology, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate School of Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
• Experience: I have been preaching the Gospel since 1975. I Served in my first staff position in 1976. I began pastoral ministry in 1980. I have served as instructor and director for seminary extension in Natchitoches, La and Lafayette, LA. I previously served as Associational Missionary for the Steel Valley Baptist Association in northeast Ohio. I am presently the Senior Pastor of the Woodville Baptist Church in Woodville, Mississippi..
• Sermon or series that made a difference: Series of sermons on Brokenness, by Dr. Charles Stanley "Confidence in the midst of Conflict" By Dr. Charles Stanley
• Family: I am married to the former Lisa Thibodeaux (since July 15, 1977). I have three grown sons Ben (27 years old), Dan (24 years old), and Bob (22 years old). All Three have answered God’s call to the Gospel Ministry and are pursuing their education in preparation for ministry.
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: Says she would rather hear me preach than anyone she knows of. ...Why I can’t understand!
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Feed God’s people. Make sure you don’t waste the time of those who come to hear you preach.
• Books that have had an impact: "Confronting Casual Christianity" by Dr. Charles Stanley "Forgiveness" By Dr. Charles Stanley "How To Handle Adversity" By Dr. Charles Stanley "Listening To God" By Dr. Charles Stanley
• Hobbies: I enjoy listening to and singing Southern Gospel Music, and playing Golf.
• What I want on my tombstone: Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord.