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"From the Model T to Mars tells the story of Billy Don (Bill) Sherman's life and sixty-six-year pastoral ministry. It is a journey filled with triumphs and trials along with a hearty side of laughter. In these pages, Dr. Sherman traces the origins of his values to his family as he grew up during World War II. His time at Baylor University, where he was a star football player, along with his studies at Southwestern Seminary gave him the foundation for a meaningful ministry. He then recounts his journey as a pastor, leader, and father, first in Texas and Oklahoma and then in Nashville, Tennessee. During his thirty-year ministry at Woodmont Baptist Church, Dr. Sherman became a household name in Tennessee as Woodmont's services were broadcast across the state on local television. As a pastor, he forcefully advocated for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement, pushed the church to historic missions endeavors, and fought to preserve true Baptist principles. Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter called Dr. Sherman ""the conscience of Middle Tennessee."" In these pages, Dr. Sherman shares stories of conflict and challenges useful for any pastor or leader. His experiences and wisdom shine a light on what it means for a Christian to serve and to stand for what is right."

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Author:   Bill Sherman
Publisher:   Baylor University Press
Imprint:   Baylor University Press
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781481319645

ISBN 10:   1481319647
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   15 November 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Todd D. Still Preface 1. The Early Years: The 1930s 2. The Formative Years: The 1940s 3. Baylor University: 1950-1952 4. Baylor University and Jamaica: 1953-1955 5. Seminary and First Baptist, Bonham, Texas: 1955-1959 6. Two Fine Churches--McKinney, Texas and Stillwater, Oklahoma: 1959-1967 7. Woodmont Baptist, Nashville, Tennessee: 1968-1969 8. Woodmont and Race Relations: 1970-1972 9. Some Scary Moments at Woodmont: 1973-1977 10. Woodmont--Battles on the Outside: 1978-1982 11. Woodmont--Church Life: 1983-1987 12. Woodmont--Tragedies and Miracles: 1988-1992 13. Woodmont--Battles on the Inside: 1993-1997 14. Playing Tag with Cancer: 1998-2003 15. First Baptist, Fairview, Tennessee: 2001-2011 16. First Baptist, Fairview, Tennessee, and Reflections: 2012-2020 Epilogue: Those Who Came Before Appendix: Observations for a Meaningful Ministry

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After starring on the Baylor University football team from 1951–53, Dr. Bill Sherman graduated from Southwestern Seminary and began a pastoral ministry that spanned 66 years, from Texas to Tennessee. A noted leader in Baptist life, Dr. Sherman and his wife, Veta, built a ministry known for the lives it touched and the difference it made in the cause for Christ.

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