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Stephens, Kenneth Harold b. Harllngton. Tex., Jan. 17, 1951. ed. Mars H!ll College, B.A .. 1972; Unh or Va. (Chilhowie exl.): SEBTS. Counselor, Job Corps, Marlon, \"n. 1972-73: retail mgr. , Mana~sas, Va., 1973-75. Appointed 1975; lang. stu· dent, San Jose. Costa Rica, 1976-77; bookstore mgr., Santo Domlngr DOMINICAN llEPUBLIC, 1977-. m. Nancy Carlton.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Stephens, Nancy Jean Carlton (Mrs. Kenneth H.) b. Springneld, Ill., Apr. 6, 1949. ed. Montreat-Anderson Jr. College George !'ea body College for Teachers: Mars Hill College, B.A., Hlil Schoolteacher, Ashevllle. N.C., 1971-72; Marlon, Va., 1972-73. Appoint<~ 1975: l:mg. student. 1976-77; church and home evang., Santo Domln~o. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 1977-. m. Kenneth Stephens, Aug. 7, 19;1 Child: Cindy Beth, 1973.

Stephens, Marjorie Lorraine b. Tucumcari, N.M., Nov. 21, 1921. ed. Albuquerque (N.M.) Bus. Collcg,, Hardin-Si mmons Univ., B.A., 1917; SWBTS, M.R.E., 1952. Sec., Tucum-cari, 1911-·12. clerk-typist, 19,12-43; sec., Hardin-Simmons Univ., 1913-:1 asst. r.hurch sec., Abilene, Tex., 19·15-47; Young People's sec .. c,111 WMU, 1917-49; sec .. SWBTS, Fort Worth. Tex., 1950-52. Appolntr1 1952; girls' high school tchr., Agbor, NIGERIA. 1952-56; acting prln Oshogbo, 1956-57; sec., ofllce of mission sec.-treas., Ibadan, 1957-61; <!'(. omce of conv. gen. sec., Ibadan, 1964-67; hostess, and sem. tchr., o,. bomosho, 1968-.

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Stevens, Archie Poe b. Florence, S.C., Mar. 19, 1949. ed. N. Greenville College: Mars ll !ll College. B.A., 1972; Clemson Univ .. M.Ed .. 1976; NOBTS, M.R.E., 19 High schoolteacher, Anderson, S.C .. 1972-75; swim center dir. and ln<tr 1975-77; staffer, music center, Brevard, N.C .. 1971-1973 (summers); \O! l camp, Va., 1978. Appointed 1978; conf./encampment dl r. m. Ann, Oliver.

BRA Z I L Stevens, Anna Joyce Oliver (Mrs. Archie P.) b. Fort Worth, Tex., Apr. 19, 1950. ed. Mars Hill College, B.A .. 19i2; Clc:-,-son Univ., M.Ed., 1976. Staffer, GA camp, Asheboro, N.C., 1970-71 (Su!" mers); music Ct'nter. Brevard, N.C., 19"/2-73 (summers): schooltcachrr Anderson. S.C., 1972-77: Gretna, La., 1977-78. Appoin ted 1978; church ani home evang. m. Archie Stevens, May 26, 1972.

Stewart, Mary Joan b. Caesar, Miss., Mar. 18, 1931. ed. Pearl River Jr. Colle1;c : ~! '•• Southern College (now Univ. ot Southern Miss.) , B.S., 1954; NOBTS. MR I: 1957. HMB summer missionary In Colo., 1954; In Ariz., 1955: Ins. un~•· writer. Denver, Colo .. 1954; staffer, Miss. WMU camp, 1956; field "" La. WMU, 1957-60; YWA dlr., Ga. WMU, 1960-62: exec. sec., WMU. No:-wcst Bapt. Conv .. 1962-69; exec. sec., Ar iz. WMU, 1969-72. Appoln: 1972; Jang. student. San Jose, Costa Rica, 1973-74: WMU prom .. Q-,i ECUADOR, 1974-78; publications wkr., Bapt. Spanish Publishing Ho·_ EL PASO, Tex., 1978-.

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Work Experience in Brazil:

August, 1979-May, 1980: Campinas, SP

Language School

Involvement in the local church:

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1. My wife and I organized a work with the children (ages 0-5) and trained the national leaders to continue the work.

2. Played guitar and sang with a youth group in the church. Presented evangelistic programs monthly in area churches.

3. Developed our puppet ministry for use in the Brazilian culture.

May, 1980-May, 1981: Recife, PE

1. Pastor of the International Mission of Immanuel Baptist Church which ministered to mostly university students and professional people in the city of Recife.

2. Taught English and developed a program of study for the girl's seminary.

3. Taught classes in puppetry at the seminary

May, 1981-December, 1982: Macei6, AL

1. Directed the state camp and did Religious Education promotion for the state convention of Alagoas.

2. Assisted in the construction of 4 churches in the capital city through a partnership evangelism campaign with Texas Baptist.

3. Pastor of Vergel Baptist Church

4. Community involvement:

A. Taught Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation and Emergency First Aid in the Federal Medical University of Macei6.

B. Worked with the regional coordinator of La Leite League in the development of slide/tape presentations to promote breast-feeding and improving nutrition.

Special Interest:

Woodworking Photography

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Archie P. Stevens Rt. 5, Box 19 Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(919) 771-2490

Biographical Information ·

Date of Birth: March 19, 1949

Married: Anna Oliver Stevens, May 26, 1972

Ordination: Lakeview Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA, December 12, 1978

Education: School Years Degree Major Area

Loris High School North Greenville College Mars Hill College Clemson University New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Work Experience:

1967 1967-1969 1969-1972 1973-1976 1977-1979

Graduate AA BA MEd MRE

Anderson School District No. 5, Anderson, SC, 1972-1975 (Taught English at McDuffie High School)

Drama/English Counseling

Anderson School District No. 5 and the City of Anderson, SC, 1975-1977 (Director of Sheppard Swim Center)

Foreign Mission Board, SBC, 1978-1983 (See page 2 for explaination of work)

Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, NC, 1983-Present

Assocional Work:

Chairman of the Missions Committee Member of the Circus Tent Board Chairman of the DOM Search Committee Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Pastor's Conference

Measurezble Gaels in the Ministry:

Ramoth Gilead is a rural church averaging about 100 in attendence. During this past year we have baptized 12 into the church and have begun to build a Family Life Center for our church.

References:

Rev . J. Richard Randels 6860 Gen . Diaz New Orleans, LA 70124

Dr. Ed Walter 204 Country Club Rd . Troy, AL 36081

Dr . Brighty E. White P. 0. Box 402 Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Rev. Larry McClure Rt. 3, Box 191-G Edenton, NC 27923