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Dr. Jim Walker |
Pastor Jim came to Hazelwood Baptist Church as senior pastor in April of 2007 following a 10 year pastorate in Jefferson City, Missouri. He is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO.
He and his wife Gina have two children: David, an aerospace engineer who lives in Huntsville, Alabama with his wife Blair, and Amy, a nursing student at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Missouri. Both are musically inclined, seeking to walk with Christ, and active in their churches.
Jim and Gina enjoy time with family, taking walks, having folks over, and just enjoying life. Gina especially loves music and Jim is very active in mission work locally and in El Salvador and India.
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Jason Grubbs |
Jason began his youth ministry at Hazelwood Baptist in January of 2008 after serving in Sikeston, Missouri . He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but his father was called to and still serves at a Southern Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri. At youth camp in 1993, Jason began to feel the call to ministry. After beginning his work in student ministry at a young age, his journey from serving as a layman/volunteer transitioned to a full-time ministry in a position of Associate Pastor/Student Pastor in the spring of 1999. His ultimate ministry desire is for today's 'church' to reach far beyond the brick walls and into the world.
Jason and Lori began their courtship at the young age of 15. Seeing that they were God's gift to each other, they were married in 1995. They have 2 boys, Jaydon and Caleb, and 1 girl Hannah Grace. Lori is a full-time homeschooling mom, loves music and serves wherever she may have an opportunity. Jason loves spending time outdoors, music, and playing sports. And given the chance, will get away anytime to the mountains.
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Paul Epps |
Pastor Paul Epps came to HBC as Associate Pastor in February, 2008, after 20 years in pastoral ministry in churches in Illinois. He has also served as pastor in Missouri and Kentucky, including the LaSalle Baptist Church in St. Louis. He and his wife, Jeanne, live in Florissant. They have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Paul is a graduate of William Jewell College and has a Masters in Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary. He assists with preaching, teaching, and visitation. He is a pastor to senior adults and assists with adult education. He also teaches a Sunday School class. He is an avid golfer and regularly participates in the Senior Olympics.
