 From Pastor Chris:Here at Dover Baptist we care about you and your spiritual needs. We invite you to come visit Dover Baptist Temple. Dear Friends, Pastor Chris has been the Senior Pastor for Dover Baptist Temple for over 11 years. He and his wife Trisha, daughter Hannah and son Christopher reside in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Prior to coming to DBT, he served as a Youth Pastor, Executive Director for Traditional Values Coalition of Illinois, Interim Pastor and pulpit supply for various churches. Pastor Chris is a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Chris also leads the Mighty Men of Valor, a paintball ministry that reaches out to the paintball community with the gospel. He also enjoys computer games (Age of Empires 3: The Asian Dynasties is his current “addiction”), reading a good book, and cooking (usually Italian or Chinese). Our church is Christ Centered... People Oriented. We want you to know that you are important to us. We have many people oriented activities that are great for your family. These activities include Awana our children's ministry, Golden Gems-Senior ministry, Women's Ministry, 24/7 our Teen Ministry, Paintball Ministry ( Adopt a Highway, Relay for Life, Monthly Family Fellowship. As we learn about God and his teachings, we gather as families, brothers and sisters in Christ and celebrate the great gift he gave to us - eternal life for all who believe. We welcome all who want to come and learn of Jesus. Make yourself at home. Celebrate with us as we have monthly family fellowship dinners after our worship service. Join in and be part of us here a Dover Baptist Temple. Our Pastor-Rev. Christopher Rhodes is a phenomenal teacher and leader who has a heart for God. You will learn from his Bible Sermons and grow closer in your walk with God each week. So come and settle in, walk with us as we walk together with the Lord. If you are visiting our website we invite you to read the Free Gift Page to find out God's greatest gift to you. |