 Jim Bates and his
family have been part of EPC in Marshall since it was formed.
“I have been a Christian since 1972, after I attended a lay revival meeting
that came to Marshall. I went to a small home meeting where Christians were
telling their personal testimonies, and I was convicted that I needed to
accept Christ as my savior.
“My wife, Nina, and I accepted Christ soon afterward. Because of the
(liberal doctrines) of the Presbyterian Church that I was in, I helped form
a small gathering of families in my living room, which soon became
affiliated with the EPC. I have been involved in the church since its
conception, have been an elder on several occasions, and considers the
church to be his family through its teaching, preaching, and ministries.
It’s the place that he goes to grow in his spiritual walk and fellowship
with other believers.
“It’s kept me strong in my disciplines as a Christian. It’s not just a place
to gather, it’s a group of people that goes out and serves Jesus Christ.” |
