For 190 years, God has greatly blessed and provided First

Baptist Church leadership, ministries, programs, and resources to

share the love of God in Taylorsville, Spencer County, Kentucky, and

around the world! Once again, God has blessed First Baptist by

sending a leader to continue guiding the ministries for the next

generations. After months of prayer, meetings, conversations, and

research the Pastor Search Committee is excited to announce and

recommend Bro. Chance McConnell as candidate for pastor!

The Pastor Search Committee reviewed more than 70

applications and compiled a long list of characteristics and skills the

church membership desired in a pastor. After several meetings with

Bro. Chance and the opportunity to hear him preach the word of

God, it was obvious, he is the leader God is sending to First Baptist.

He greatly loves the Lord and ministering to all. The Search

Committee is unanimous in their support and recommendation of Bro. Chance McConnell.

All First Baptist members and friends will have an opportunity to meet Bro. Chance and his wife

Brittany on Saturday, June 16th beginning at 4:30 p.m. After a time of getting acquainted, there will

be a fellowship meal followed by a moment for Bro. Chance and Brittany to share their testimony and

faith. Please make an effort to attend and bring your favorite dish or two of food for the meal.

On Sunday, June 17th, Bro. Chance will be sharing a message

from the word of God in morning worship. There will be a Special Called

Business Meeting immediately following the service to extend a call to

Bro. Chance for pastor.

The Pastor Search Committee greatly appreciates the many

prayers that have been lifted up during the recent months. Please

continue to pray for God’s will and guidance . . .

• to Bro. Chance as he seeks this opportunity to minister and pastor

• to Brittany as she supports her husband in their ministry

• to First Baptist as they support a pastor to lead, guide, and minister in

worship and outreach.

This special edition of the Carillon includes the letter of interest

and resume of Bro. Chance McConnell for your review. Please feel free

to contact any member of the Pastor Search Committee if you have

questions.

The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Pastor Search Committee Members Franklin Barnett, Erin Crenshaw, Phyllis Jenkins, Charlotte Nedros

David Shelburne, Dr. John Snider, Sandra Stewart

IN THIS ISSUE

Letter of Interest Resume

An Evening With The

McConnell Family

Special Called Business Meeting

Worship Service June 17th 11:00 a.m.

TAYLORSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH special edition

December 1, 2017

Dear First Baptist Church, Taylorsville Pulpit Committee:

I am writing to express my interest in your recent

posting for the fulltime senior pastor position at First Baptist

Church, Taylorsville. After viewing your church’s job posting,

website, and social media page, I was encouraged by the

profound and evident love you seem to have for one

another. Additionally, the importance that your church

seems to place on the necessity to proclaim the word of God

as well as teach and adhere to sound doctrine is also close to

my heart and of critical importance. For these reasons, I felt

led to submit the attached resume in hopes of being

considered.

My undergraduate degree in Pastoral Ministries, as well

as my experience, has served to teach me the sufficiency of

God’s word for His people. Additional, as I am nearing

completion of my Master of Divinity in Great Commission

Studies, my love for proclaiming and teaching the gospel has

only grown deeper. As a pastor, I prefer to preach

expositional through the Bible and I know the only thing I bring

to the “table” is the Word of God and to trust in the

accompanying power of the Holy Spirit. My studies as well as

pastoral experience have also taught me the value in loving

people well and investing in them, like Christ did. To that end,

shepherding and caring for God’s people is truly one of my

greatest joys. It is a privilege to invest my life and learn from the people I pastor, both young and

old. I long for God to allow me to plant my life amongst a people, serve them well, and shepherd

them for many years. I believe as a pastor I should be involved in my peoples’ lives as I visit with

them in their homes, have them in my home, comfort them in times of crisis, and spend time with

them during fellowships, etc.

Additionally, missions are very significant and close to my heart. I simply believe we have

been called to share the gospel with all people and it is my joy to share the story of Jesus’ love with

anyone and everyone who will listen. Additionally, the Lord has been kind to allow me to serve on

several short-term mission trips both locally and overseas. I was also able to serve on a team for

three months working with unreached people groups in central Asia. Recently, I have gone on

annual team trips to Haiti to train local pastors. It is truly a joy to visit with and see how the Lord has

worked in the lives of the Haitian people each year. Each of these trips have taught me much

about God’s work in the nations, the need for His people to be mobilized, and the necessity of

prayer. As a pastor, it will be of importance for the church I lead to be involved in missional efforts

both locally and globally.

I am excited to see how the Lord will continue to work in the life of First Baptist Church,

Taylorsville as you seek His heart for your next senior pastor. I understand your church may be

looking for someone with more experience and/or education. Although I have limited experience

as a lead pastor, I have had the privilege to serve and lead in various staff/leadership roles within

the church. I enjoy partnering with other staff and church members to fulfill our vision of reaching

people for Christ. It is my prayer that you would consider the attached resume.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Chance McConnell

Chance McConnell

1332 Brinkley Road Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128

270.625.5978 mcconnell.chance@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - Louisville, Kentucky

Master of Divinity – Great Commission Studies 2018

Campbellsville University – Campbellsville, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Ministries 2012

CHURCH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Westwood Baptist Church - Murfreesboro, Tennessee June 2014 – Present

Associate/Student Pastor Duties:

•Assist pastor in visitation, pastoral care, counseling, and administration

•Assist pastor in worship planning, hospital visitation, and nursing home ministry

•Established a ministry to widows within the congregation

•Established intra church visitation

•Preach in pastor’s absence

•Regularly preach and teach as part of Sunday evening rotation

•Assist pastor in funerals and weddings as needed

•Intentionally meet with members for discipleship

•Coordinate/Lead student ministries (Grade 6-12)

Plan and teach lessons to students (2-3 each week)

Regularly disciple students through breakfast/lunch meetings or extra-curricular activities (sporting events,

arcade, various ministry opportunities)

Lead student in missional efforts locally (foster child clothes resource, service projects, ministry to church

members, elderly, etc.)

Lead students in missional efforts nationally (mission camp, week long mission trip to serve refugees in

Clarkston, Georgia

Plan and implement various student activities and ministries throughout the school year

Alton Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky June 2012 – November 2013

Minister of Discipleship & Missions Duties:

•Planned and implemented guest/new member assimilation classes, programs, and training for spiritual and

numerical growth

•Coordinated, developed, and led church-wide gospel-centered discipleship studies

•Planned, led, and developed the mission’s focus of the church body both locally and globally

•Led various mission trips serving with Job Corps, prisons, various community outreach, campus/international ministry

to college students

•Assisted in worship service - preach in Pastor’s absence

•Sunday School Teacher – Student and Young Adult classes

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Princeton, Kentucky November 2009 – February 2010

Interim Pastor Duties:

•Planned, prepared, and led Sunday A.M. and P.M. worship services

•Taught and led Wednesday Night Bible Study& Prayer Time

•Coordinated outreach program to community

•Served on mission trip to Eastern Kentucky working with youth/children in Backyard Bible Clubs and service projects

MISSIONS EXPERIENCE

East Asia May 2011 - August 2011

•Coordinated, served, and implemented various strategies of engaging unreached people groups.

•Planned and co-lead:

Outreach in local city and surrounding villages.

Coordinated to develop evangelism, spiritual growth, assimilation and discipleship strategies for local believers.

Managua, Nicaragua January 2010

•Engaged in evangelism and service projects to local villages

•Volunteered at local orphanage

•Preached in local church service

LEADERSHIP & TRAINING

Campbellsville University - Student Mentor

Discipleship Now - Youth Retreat Speaker

Little Flock Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky – Middle School Retreat Speaker

Pulpit supply for various churches

SALVATION ❖ ORDINATION ❖ DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

Date of Salvation: 2002

Date of Ordination: 2014

Doctrinal Statement: Subscribe and adhere fully to the doctrinal statements outlined in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

PERSONAL

Date of Birth: September 16, 1988

Hometown: Princeton, Kentucky

Family: Wife – Brittany McConnell - Married March 16, 2012

Campbellsville University – Campbellsville, Kentucky

Bachelor Science – Elementary Education

Stewarts Creek Elementary School – Kindergarten Teacher 2014 - Present

Currently in the process of adopting our first child

Hobbies & Interests: Fitness – Running & Exercise

Reading

Playing & Watching Sports

For the purpose

to extend a call to

Chance McConnell for ministry and service as Pastor

Bro. Chance & Brittany McConnell

SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH

4:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite dish(s) The church will provide the meat and beverages.

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Phone: 502-477-8197

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