Pinewood Baptist Church

Seeking Him in All We Do

Text Box: Your Church Staff

Rev. Bennie T. Barwick, Jr., Lead Pastor

E-mail: bennie@pinewoodbaptist.org

Rebecca C. Thomas, Church Secretary/Ministry Assistant

Email: secretary@pinewoodbaptist.org

How long have you been at PBC? September 2008-February 2011; January 2012 – present (happy to be back!)

 

Family: Husband of 31 years, David; Children-Monica, Chelsea, and Trey

 

Favorite Music: All types ranging from old hymns to old rock.  I especially love James Taylor.

 

Favorite Bible Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your way acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” -  Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

 

Most Important Thing God has taught me:  Step back and let Him take control!  Being as headstrong as I am, that has proven to be my most difficult task.  I am a work in progress...

 

Favorite travel destination visited: The Beach and mountains, and our pond, with my fishing rod in hand

 

What I like best about what I do at PBC: God has truly blessed PBC!  I enjoy being here and proved it by returning after only a year's absence.  I feel as though the PBC family is part of my own, and the ministry performed here is so comforting.  I am equally happy to assist with providing whatever talents I have to further enhance PBC's service to God.  My job here is by far one of my most loved in the many years I have worked!

Claudia L. Barwick, Music Director

How long have you been at PBC? Since July 1993

Family: Married to Bennie (above) since 1970; Three grown children— Trey and his wife Gayle, Ken and his wife Shara, and Heather; Five beautiful grandchildren—Alasyn, Bailea, Kristen, K.C., and Tillman

Favorite Music: Contemporary gospel & oldies

Favorite Bible Verse: “By grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” - Ephesians 2:8

Most Important Thing God has taught me: Wait on Him.  His ways and timing are far better than mine.

Favorite travel destination visited: Davidson River Campground in Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, NC

What I like best about what I do at PBC: I enjoy every area of ministry at PBC; however, the music ministry is my favorite.  I love leading the choir in singing God’s praises. 

Dorothy E. Elliott, Organist

How long have you been at PBC? >50 years (organist since 1958)

Family: Husband—Dargan, a daughter, two sons, a granddaughter, 4 grandsons, and 5 great-grandsons.

Favorite Music: Southern gospel and show tunes

Favorite Bible Verse: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 (KJV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: I must depend on Him to take care of all the situations that come in my life and to lead me in the direction He would have me go.

Favorite travel destination visited: Australia and New Zealand

What I like best about what I do at PBC: Serving the Lord through the musical ability He has given me.  Also, by playing for weddings and funerals, I’m able to serve others.

Robbie Smith, Sunday School Director

Kelly S. Smith, Pianist

Paul A. Smith, Audio & Video Director

Email: video@pinewoodbaptist.org

L. Travis McIntosh, Music Associate, Publicity Chairman, & Finance Officer; Email: webmaster@pinewoodbaptist.org

How long have you been at PBC? All my life

Family: Husband—Paul; Daughter & Son-in-Law—Joseph & Christina McIntosh; Daughter—Johni Smith; and a grandson—Griffin Paul McIntosh

Favorite Music: Any Christian music; some favorite songs: “Heart of Worship”, “He Knows my Name”, “Word of God Speak”, and “Praise You in this Storm”

Favorite Bible Verse: “Celebrate God all day, every day.” - The Message; “Rejoice in the Lord always.  Again I say rejoice.” - Philippians 4:4 (NIV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: God is God!  Wait on Him to do things His way, in His time, and happiness is having a right relationship with God.

Favorite travel destination visited: Anywhere as long as my family is with me

What I like best about what I do at PBC: I like performing a service for God’s church.  It is amazing how He can take the small gift/talent He has given to each member of our choir and blend us all together in praise to Him.  I have the opportunity to play with a wonderfully talented organist, to work with a choir director whose love for Jesus Christ shines on her face, and to work with a very talented assistant pianist, organist, and director who is a true friend.

How long have you been at PBC? Since 1972

Family: Wife—Kelly (above); Daughter & Son-in-Law—Joseph & Christina McIntosh; Daughter—Johni Smith; and a grandson—Griffin Paul McIntosh

Favorite Music: All types of music

Favorite Bible Verse: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 (KJV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: All things are possible through prayer and trust in God.

Favorite travel destination visited: Mountains and outdoors

What I like best about what I do at PBC: Providing a needed service and sending copies of the church services to shut-ins

How long have you been at PBC? Since 1997

Family: My loving wife—Cyndi; my three sons—Cortland, Dawson, & Walker

Favorite Music: I like many different styles of music: classic rock, oldies, beach music, Christian (traditional & contemporary), country, and some blue grass and jazz. 

Favorite Bible Verse: “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.” - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: Everyone has a spiritual gift and wants to be useful.  We simply have to recognize other’s strengths and allow them to use their God given abilities.

Favorite travel destination visited: Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC and the beach

What I like best about what I do at PBC: I work in many different areas of the church: music, business office, and publicity.  I really enjoy working with our music program whether I’m singing in the choir or filling in as director, organist, or pianist.  Our church is blessed with a dedicated director, organist, and pianist.

How long have you been at PBC? Since 1972

Family: Wife—Joyce; Sons—Patrick & Kevin; Step-daughters—Christie & Cyndi; Grandchildren—Christen, Lance, Liam, & Raegan

Favorite Music: Southern gospel; some country & western

Favorite Bible Verse: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28 (KJV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: Be patient and allow God to show the way.

Favorite travel destination visited: Beach & mountains

What I like best about what I do at PBC: The “fellowship” of Christian believers

Jimmy Charles, Men’s Ministry Director

How long have you been at PBC? Since June 1996

Family: Wife—Cindy; daughters—Julie & her husband Donnie; Crystal & her husband Patrick; grandchildren—Sydney, Lindsay, Broughton, & Anna Charles

Favorite Music: Southern gospel and oldies

Favorite Bible Verse: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” - Romans 3:23 (NIV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: The importance of telling others about Him

Favorite travel destination visited: Hawaii

What I like best about what I do at PBC: Fellowship with fellow Christians

How long have you been at PBC? Since July 1993

Family: Wife—Claudia (below); 3 children; 5 grandchildren

Favorite Music: Southern Gospel, classical, & blue grass

Favorite Bible Verse:  “He persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” - Hebrews 11:27b (NIV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: He is in control—don’t ever stop, quit, or give up.  He is faithful!

Favorite travel destination visited: Western North Carolina Mountains

What I like best about what I do at PBC: After all the preaching, teaching, praying, encouraging, and equipping other believers, I like to see God growing, blessing, and working in the lives of His people.

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Rhonda S. Harris, WMU/Ladies Ministry Director

How long have you been at PBC? All my life

Family: Husband—David; Three Daughters—Mary Ann, Danielle, & Lilly Grace

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