Heselton Baptist
Vanceburg, Kentucky 41179
740-464-9033

• Education: Bachelor's of Social Science; Bachelor's of Individual Studies with a concentration in long-term care
• Experience: Musician (drummer) for 56 years and played professionally for 15 years; Social Worker last 28 years; evangelized full-time for 3 years in 5-state area; Carolyn and I started one church and then turned it over to another minister. I have pastored smaller, rural churches, and currently pastor Heselton Baptist, Vanceburg, KY for last 8 years. I am also a songwriter and have had 10 songs recorded by gospel artists and groups.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: The Doctrine of the Bible;The Origin and Nature of Man; The Origin and Nature of Man; The Study of God
• Family: Carolyn and I were married the first time to each other for 6 1/2 years, divorced from each other for five years, and married this time for 38 years! We have two adult children: David and Lisa, both of whom are happily married. We have one grandchild, Jenny, who lives in El Paso, TX. Of course we can't forget our dog Toby!
• Best advice given to me about preaching: The three most important things for success in preaching are: prayer, prayer and prayer.
• Books that have had an impact: Knowing God, by J. I. Packer; The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink; The Attributes of God by A. W. Pink; Shall Never Perish by J.F. Strombeck; The New Testament Documents by F. F. Bruce; Tunesmith by Jimmy Webb; Fresh Wind Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala; Biographies of all the Founding Fathers; a biography of Matthew Carey; By His Grace and For His Glory by Tom Nettles;
• Hobbies: Songwriting, reading
• What I want on my tombstone: Rusty Pruit, saved by grace