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By Representative Mr.Speaker
RFD:
First Read: 18-Feb-25
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First Read: 18-Feb-25
HR____ COMMENDING DR. KEVIN MCCRELESS FOR 33 YEARS OF
SERVICE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY AT BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH ON
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
WHEREAS, with great pride and special pleasure, we
highly honor Dr. Kevin McCreless for 33 years of service in
pastoral ministry at Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville,
Alabama, on the occasion of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McCreless' education includes an
undergraduate degree from Samford University; a Master of
Divinity from Beeson Divinity School; and a Doctor of
Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, he entered the ministry in 1982 at New
Prospect Baptist Church in Marbury, Alabama, and he served
at Liberty Grove Baptist Church and Harpersville First
Baptist Church before accepting the call to serve as Pastor
at Broadway Baptist Church in January 1992; and
WHEREAS, when Dr. McCreless accepted the call to
serve at Broadway, he moved to Sand Mountain with his wife,
Terri, and their seven-year-old son, Luke; shortly
thereafter, their daughter, Katie, was born; together, the
McCreless family embraced their roles within the church,
navigating the joys and challenges of ministry; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Dr. McCreless has
been recognized as a visionary leader, guiding the church
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been recognized as a visionary leader, guiding the church
through numerous building projects and outreach initiatives;
upon his retirement, the "new sanctuary" that was built in
2002 was formally renamed in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McCreless has a deep passion for sharing
the love of God with others and helping everyone discover a
personal relationship with Jesus; he is beloved for his
dedication to foster an atmosphere of joy, peace, love, and
hope among the church congregation that he served for so
many years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. McCreless was tirelessly committed to
community outreach, leading his church to serve the people
in DeKalb County through ministries such as Hope House,
Celebrate Recovery, and Walk Through Bethleham; he
prayerfully endeavored to walk alongside his church family
and the people in his community as they discovered God's
hope, plan, and future for their lives; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That Dr. Kevin McCreless is highly
commended for 33 years of service in pastoral ministry to
Broadway Baptist Church, and we hereby dedicate this
resolution to him with heartiest gratitude, admiration, and
regard, along with sincere best wishes for continued
happiness and success.
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