Pastor Billy Shaw - The VitalsPastor Billy grew up in a Christian home in Charlotte, NC, and though he attended church with his family from birth and heard the Gospel many times, not until he was eight years old did he receive the Gospel for himself. His parents led him to the Lord by his bedside one Sunday night after church. When he was in high school, he sensed God calling him to preach. He did his undergraduate study at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN, making him the second pastor of Grace Baptist Fayetteville (the first being Rev. Marvin Faile) who attended that school. He completed his MDIV at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He met his wife Ashley while pastoring his first church in Stanley, NC. Between pastorates, he earned an MBA in Finance from Regent University. Pastor Billy and Ashley were married in July 2012. They make their home near downtown Fayetteville with their son Liam. Pastor Billy's greatest influences in ministry have been Dr. D. Bradley Price, Dr. Stephen F. Olford (Center for Biblical Preaching in Memphis, TN), and Dr. Nelson Searcy (Author The Eight Systems of a Healthy Church and Pastor Coach). His personal mission statement is to use every available resource to bring glory to God by loving, serving, and equipping others to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord.
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The Non-vitalsACC Team: UNC (Go Heels!)
NFL Team: Panthers MLB Team: Atlanta (Reigning World Series Champs) Seafood: Shrimp Cocktail and (on cheat day) Crab Cakes Fayetteville Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse and Corelife Eatery Fitness Equipment: TRX Suspension System and Dumbbells Ford or Chevy: Ford Beverage: Eight O'Clock Coffee - black, no cream, no sugar Hobbies: Songwriting, Woodworking, Golf |