Dr. Tim Mims

On Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, East Pointe Baptist Church called Dr. Tim Mims as its pastor! Help us welcome Dr. Tim, Mandy, and Zach to the EPBC family.

Dr. Tim Mims

At the scheduled business meeting Wednesday, the Pastor Search Committee presented the following information.

Regarding Dr. Tim Mims:
He, his wife, and his family believe God is calling them to Spanish Fort to be the pastor at EPBC. He has stated this on several occasions.
The EPBC search committee unanimously and enthusiastically believes that he is the man God is calling to be the next pastor at EPBC.

About Dr. Tim

Pictured: Tim, Zach (son) & Mandy (Wife)

Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a double major in Preaching and Evangelism
Master of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts, Blue Mountain Christian University
Experience:
He is highly experienced and highly skilled as a pastor and preacher/teacher of God’s word.
19 years as a Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor at six different churches
Five years as a transitional pastor
Six years as an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Blue Mountain Christian University
13 years in an Adjunct Faculty position at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Experience (cont.):
Proven leadership with real-life application to cast and execute a vision to establish a church-wide education and discipleship program for every age group and establish ministries within the church to reach those in the community who are suffering from addictions and even plant mission churches.

Has demonstrated skills and gifts in preaching, teaching, pastoral ministries, church staff mentoring, and discipleship

Theology:  
He has expressed and demonstrated his beliefs and convictions that the Bible is God’s inerrant and inspired word. He is a gifted biblical scholar with strong conservative beliefs and a literal interpretation of the Bible. He believes, teaches, and supports the Southern Baptist core beliefs of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. These conclusions have been verified during personal questioning with the search committee and validated through listening to dozens of his sermons.

Character Traits Observations:
He displays an unusually high level of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and humility in his communications and interactions with people.

Photos of Dr. Tim and Family