Introducing Dr . Bill Henard
My goals as I fulfill this strategic responsibility are as follows :
To Our CrossNet Family ,
It is my joy and privilege to be serving now as your Interim Lead Missionary Strategist . Let me take a moment to introduce myself to you . My name is Bill Henard , and I most recently retired from the pastorate of FBC Athens , TN . Prior to taking the pastorate in Athens , I served as the Executive Director of the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists , as a professor of evangelism and church revitalization at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary , and as the pastor of churches in Kentucky , Tennessee , and Alabama .
For my family , moving to Athens was a homecoming of sorts . My wife grew up in McMinn County , and I had previously served as pastor of FBC Decatur . I have had several connections with pastors and staff in Bradley County , being friends with some of the pastors over the years and actually having some of the pastors and staff as students < at the seminary . My wife and I are empty nesters . Our three children are all grown , with kids of their own ( 7 grandkids for us !). My daughter is married to a children ’ s pastor in Hiawassee , GA . My oldest son serves as the CFO for the Marq Corp . in Nashville . My youngest son is the pastor of Swannsylvania Baptist Church in Dandridge , TN .
1 . To connect with the pastors and churches of CrossNet and encourage them in their work in the Kingdom . 2 . To partner with our pastors and churches to assist them in the work that they are undertaking . 3 . To communicate the vision and importance of CrossNet in our Kingdom work . 4 . To foster relationships between our pastors and churches . 5 . To prepare the way for the new Lead Mission Strategist and to make his way easy and successful .
I plan to be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays . I am also planning on visiting our churches regularly . I want to be available to you . You can reach me at the office at ( 423 ) 476-5493 or email me at Bill @ CrossNet . com .
The three key words of the CrossNet vision are to Encourage , Equip , and Empower . As I serve you during this interim , let ’ s accomplish these things together .
Expectantly ,
Bill Henard , Interim Mission Strategist
I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the churches of CrossNet during this season .
ANNUAL CHURCH PROFILE
ACP packets are available for pickup now at the CrossNet office . If you would like to receive yours by email , let us know by calling 423- 376-5493 or emailing us at office @ crossnet . com . The deadline for the ACP is Thursday , October 10th .