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Davis stepping down as pastor of Park Meadows Baptist Church after
36 years
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[November 18, 2011]
A lot is happening at Park Meadows
Baptist Church in Lincoln. Dr. S.M. Davis, pastor of the church for
36 1/2 years and one of the longest serving pastors in the history
of Logan County, is stepping down as pastor. Dr. Tony Bazen, a
veteran of 21 years in the ministry and an assistant pastor at Park
Meadows Baptist for two years, will assume the duties of pastor of
the church.
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 Dr. Thomas E. Bryant is the associate pastor of the church at 800
Memorial Park Road.Pastor Davis plans to continue in the
ministry, representing the church as a staff evangelist. He is
internationally known for his teachings on the family, and his
sermons are widely distributed through CDs and DVDs.
During the tenure of Pastor Davis, many changes have taken place.
Under his leadership, Park Meadows Baptist, formerly State Street
Baptist Church, purchased 12 1/2 acres of land, and the church was
built debt-free through the giving of the congregation. Later, a
Ministry Center, consisting of classrooms, a large foyer and a
double-floor gymnasium, was also built debt-free.
Using what was learned from Pastor Davis, many other churches
across the nation have also built facilities debt-free.
Pastor Davis is a well-known conference speaker and counselor to
pastors and families. His ministry -- Solve Family Problems -- has
placed tens of thousands of CDs and DVDs in the homes of America.
Countless families have been helped through this ministry. Recently,
arrangements have been made to place 80 of his key messages, such as
the series on anger, in every prison in Illinois.
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During the morning service on Sunday, Pastor Davis will lay hands
on Pastor Bazen and pass on the mantle of authority and leadership
as Moses laid hands on Joshua.
Following the service, a free turkey dinner will be provided for
all in attendance. The entire community of Lincoln and Logan County
is invited to join Park Meadows Baptist Church for the occasion.
[Text from file received]
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