Spiritual Insights from the Staff

Billy Durham serves as the Director of Ministries here at Park Avenue and has been on staff for over 18 years in various areas of ministry. He began his ministry in March of 1990 as one of the student ministries pastors overseeing Jr. High Ministry as well as leading a combined Jr. High/Sr. High music and drama team. Over the course of his 18 years on staff at PABC, Billy has given leadership as the Prayer Ministry Director, Music and Worship Pastor, Generational Ministries Director and his present position as Director of Ministries. This variety of ministry experience has enabled him to have a multi-faceted view of the church which has proven to be helpful as his present duties require oversight of several staff and ministries. Along with this, his personal involvement in multiple ministry areas including leadership meetings, 1-2-1 mentoring, worship leading, teaching and even preaching from time to time, enables him to fully enjoy his role at Park Avenue.

Billy has been married to his beautiful wife Sherri for 24 incredible years. They are blessed with three children: Josiah (age 20), Asher (age 17), and Chloe (age 15). Billy enjoys tennis, running, music, reading, watching the Bulldogs beat the Gators in anything (though not often enough) and mostly spending time with Sherri and their three children. He also has spent a lot of time enjoying watching his kids on the basketball court, soccer field, leading worship or using their gifts and abilities to glorify God. Billy grew up in Georgia and is the fourth child and middle boy of seven kids with praying, godly parents who invested a deep spiritual heritage in his life.

Prior to coming on staff with Park Avenue, Billy worked for several churches in positions as Student Ministries Pastor and Minister of Music and Worship. He has also served as the Missions Director at Reach Out Ministries with Dr. Bill Jones, a former PABC staffer. Billy holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia and a Certificate of Theology from Western Conservative Theological Seminary in Portland Oregon.

Billy’s life Bible passages are Psalm 27:4-8 and Luke 4:18-19. His life message is to live a life of Communion (abiding in Christ) and Conquest (advancing God’s Kingdom). He published a book in 2005 entitled “The Cup and the Sword; Pursuing a life of Communion and Conquest” which communicates this message. Billy’s thoughts on PABC are, “I am very grateful for the years that I and my family have been at PABC. Many men and women have imparted a deep reservoir of spiritual life in all of us that we hold very dear. I count it an amazing privilege to serve here and to be a part of this family… greater things are yet to come.”

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to recent staff transitions, this will be the last Spur you receive for the time being. It has been a pleasure communicating in this format. Please make sure you pay attention to the Park AveNEWS and read your bulletin to be aware of the ‘goings on’ in your church community.

Weekend Service

If you missed the sermon or would like to see it again you will find it here

Looking Ahead

This weekend Pastor Richard Lord will share a message from his heart. We will be fellowshipping with God and one another through communion.

Upcoming Events

Community Hour Potluck Fellowship
Sunday, July 11, from 9:45 – 10:45 am in the gym.
We will be sharing a pot luck brunch together. Come join in this fellowship and bring your favorite dish to share. We will provide the drinks. This is a perfect time to meet people from the service you don’t attend. There will be sign ups for the new Summer Bible Study classes as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to build relationships!

*Children 6th grade and under should attend their regular classes during this time!

All the ministries of the church are gearing up with lots of summer events. Please take the time to check out the bulletin for your opportunities!

Corporate Prayer/Praise opportunities for the week

Welcome Home!
Pastor Richard is safely home and refreshed by God. His message of Slow, Flow, Know, Go and Grow has blessed him and will be blessing us in the coming weeks.

Enrichment Opportunity

Park Avenue Connections Newsletter –
The latest edition is full of inspirational testimonies, ministry reports and encouraging articles. Make sure you get your hands on one! Copies are available in the church office and in the foyers.

Available to purchase
If you would to purchase a CD or DVD of any of our weekend services, please contact the Park Avenue Bookstore or send an email request to bowmanj@parkavenue.org.  CD’s are $6 and DVD’s are $10 each.

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