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Roger Copeland was led by the Lord to pastor County Avenue Baptist Church in 2003. Roger is the son of Minister Julius Copeland and has a twin brother, Gary, who pastors a Baptist church in Arkansas as well. Roger was born in Newport, Arkansas and put his faith in Christ at the age of 7. He was called to the ministry of preaching and pastoral leadership in 1981. God has certainly blessed him with the ability to deliver God’s word boldly and with clarity; presenting the truths of the Bible verse by verse. He currently serves as President of the American Baptist Association. Roger is married to Jenny Beth and they have three children, Andrea, Amanda and Grant. The Copeland family resides in Texarkana, Arkansas. |
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James Bull has served as Minister of Music at CABC since 1976. He and his wife Julia have raised three daughters at County and all are serving in the Lords Churches today. James was born in West Central, Arkansas and started serving the Lord through the music ministry in several of the churches his father pastored. In 1964 he was called to Baseline Baptist Church in Little Rock to lead the music ministry. His love for his Savior Jesus Christ is evident in his love for God’s people and the unsaved. When you meet James Bull you have made a friend in the Lord without exception. James also holds the position of Church Administrator and the all around go-to-guy. James and Julia reside in Texarkana, Arkansas where they enjoy time with their seven grandchildren as often as possible. |
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Bryan Strand, originally from McFarland California, joined CABC in 1990. It was here at County he met his wife Kim. Bryan started directing the teen youth ministry in 2005 after many years working in junior youth chapel. His stated goal for the teens of County Avenue Baptist Church: “When the students graduate high school, they will have developed a strong and lasting relationship with Jesus. The youth group is a safe Christian environment where teens can learn how to follow Gods leadership and minister to others.” Bryan and Kim have three children and reside in Texarkana, Texas. |
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Carla Hemby serves as church secretary for County Avenue Baptist Church. Carla accepted this position in 2004 and has greatly improved the efficiency in everything that is processed through our church office; it is often said she could organize a tornado! Although, her efforts in computerizing all our records and creating a network of office equipment has helped as well. Carla was born and raised in Camden, Arkansas where she attended Immanuel Baptist Church. Carla, her husband Tracy, and two children joined County’s church family in 1997. The Lord has certainly blessed CABC with such a qualified office manager and quality family. The Hemby family resides in Texarkana, Arkansas. |
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