Pinewood Baptist Church

Seeking Him in All We Do

Text Box: Our Church Staff

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

E-mail: bennie@pinewoodbaptist.org

Rev. Paul Camp, Associate Pastor

Email: paul@pinewoodbaptist.org

How long have you been at PBC? Since June 2006

Family: My beautiful wife—Kellie, who is a great helper as we minister together in Pinewood

Favorite Music: I enjoy all types of music.  My favorite is classic rock such as Journey, ABBA, and Chicago.  I do enjoy Christian groups who can develop their own sound and share the gospel of Jesus Christ through the music they sign.  My favorite Christian artists are: Jars of Clay, 4 Him, and Steven Curtis Chapman.

Favorite Bible Verse: “For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” - Acts 4:20 (NIV) “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of His sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and somehow, to attain from the resurrection of the dead.” - Philippians 3:10-11 (NIV)

Most Important Thing God has taught me: The cost of following Christ is laying down your life daily in subjection to Christ.  I’ve also learned to be obedient to God’s will and not allowing money, selfish desires, and greed to come in the way of what God calls me to do daily.  Firstly, love God and walk with Him; secondly, be the Godly husband and man His word calls me to be; and thirdly, love everyone, forgetting the color of their skin and their economic situation.

Favorite travel destination visited: Mountains by the lake

What I like best about what I do at PBC: Leading others to seek to live Matthew 28:19-20 in their homes and community.  I love to lead parents to live Deuteronomy 6:4-7.

Rebecca C. Thomas, Church Secretary

Email: secretary@pinewoodbaptist.org

How long have you been at PBC? I started September 30, 2008

Family: Husband of 27 years—David, a machinist and part-time farmer; Three Children: Monica, 26, (grown and on her own!), Chelsea, 18, (Freshman at Winthrop University and deep in the pocketbook), and Trey, 11, (a “part-time” student and full-time hunter and fisherman).  We live on a farm in Shiloh and love camping, fishing, hunting, football, baseball, and “eating”!

 

Favorite Music: Oldies (70s and before) and old hymns (especially In the Garden)

 

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

 

Most Important Thing God has taught me: “Let go!”  Life has had many ups and downs for my family.  While I sometimes get angry about circumstances, God and I speak frequently, and He is working in me in ways I sometimes have difficulty accepting and understanding.   Though humbled by life’s experiences, I am optimistic about the Lord’s plan for my family and me.  He’s in control, and I need to let go and enjoy the ride!

 

Favorite travel destination visited: Rockland Maine or anywhere with mountains or an ocean

 

What I like best about what I do at PBC:  I feel at home here and have been welcomed by the congregation and staff.  While I am new to PBC, I look forward working with this body of believers.

Claudia L. Barwick, Music Director

How long have you been at PBC? Since July 1993

Family: Married to Bennie 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? Over 50 years

Family: Husband—Dargan, a daughter, 2 sons, a granddaughter, 4 grandsons, and 3 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: I enjoy being able to serve 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, Sound Technician

L. Travis McIntosh, Music Associate & Publicity Chairman

Email: webmaster@pinewoodbaptist.org

How long have you been at PBC? All my life; my great-grandfather was a charter member

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 the 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? 33 years

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: Being needed to provide a service to the people of my church; especially sending copies of the church services to shut ins of our congregation.

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, men’s ministry, 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? 33 years

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

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

How long have you been at PBC? Since July 2006

Family: My husband—Paul (above)

Favorite Music: I love all kinds of music but mostly I listen to contemporary Christian and Christian rock.

Favorite Bible Verse: "I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.  I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." - I Corinthians 9:22b-23

Most Important Thing God has taught me: Worship is a lifestyle and not just a service on Sunday morning.  Romans 12:1 says "to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice" as your worship to God.  That means everything I do and say must be an act of worship to God.

Favorite travel destination visited: I can't pick just one because I like to travel so much, but some of my favorites are Charleston, SC, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, PA

What I like best about what I do at PBC: Although I am new to the position of WMU Director, I am excited about the opportunity to share a passion of mine which is seeing people have a personal relationship with Christ.  I love being involved in missions and helping others have the opportunity to serve Christ and others through various missions projects.

Kellie P. Camp, WMU/Ladies’ Ministry Director

William A. “Billy” Carlisle, III, Men’s Ministry Director

How long have you been at PBC? Pretty much my entire life

Family: Wife—Tammy; three daughter—Kelsey, Katelyn, & Holly

Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel

Favorite Bible Verse: “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13

Most Important Thing God has taught me: He is in control!

Favorite travel destination visited: Mountains

What I like best about what I do at PBC: I like being able to serve Christ through my participation in various ministries at the church.

How long have you been at PBC? Since July 1993

Family: Wife—Claudia; 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.