Van Morris -Interim Pastor
Van and his wife, Kathryn, have been married for over 48 years. They reside in Mt. Washington, KY. They have one daughter, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Van enjoys reading and metal detecting (otherwise known as treasure hunting). He is also a regular contributor to Preachingtoday.com, and The Secret Place devotional guide, and serves as a chaplain for Marketplace Chaplains USA. Van also has a YouTube channel called Vanunfiltered.
Experience:
Ordained to gospel ministry in 1982. Served as an evangelist for twelve years. Pastored Calvary Christian Center, Mt. Washington, KY., for thirty years.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
Education:
- Christian Institute for Biblical Studies, Louisville, KY. – (1996 to 2000), Master of Sacred Literature (Preaching)
- Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, AL. – Pastor’s School (2000 to 2003)
Influential Books Read:
- Preaching and Preachers by Martyn Lloyd Jones
- Christ the Controversialist by John R.W. Stott
- John Newton on the Christian Life by Tony Reinke
- Shaped by the Gospel by Timothy Keller.
Tom Dillard -Music & Choir Director
Tom is a Presbyterian Minister. He was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, graduated from Drury University majoring in Music. He married Ann in 1970. When Tom felt God’s call into ministry, he and Ann moved to Louisville to attend Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. After graduating in 1974, he continued being camp director at Cedar Ridge Camp and Pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, where he served for 39 years.
Tom is also in his 51st year as Chaplain for the Jeffersontown Police and Fire Departments. Tom also served as music and choir director at Poplar Level Baptist Church for 12 years, with the last 2 years serving as Interim Pastor.
Tom and Ann have 2 sons, Josh and Jon. They also have 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Tom is very involved in jazz and big band music as a professional saxophone and clarinet player in Louisville and surrounding areas. He usually performs 4 to 6 times a week with different groups.
The Dillard family is very happy to be sharing in ministry with the Hopewell Baptist Church Family.