From the Model T to Mars / Bill Sherman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sherman, Bill, 1966- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian life.

Spiritual life--Christianity.

Spiritual life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2023]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover Page

Half Title Page, Title Page, Copyright, Dedication

Contents

Foreword

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.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Sherman, Bill From the Model T to Mars

ISBN:

9781481322324

148132232X