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Dr. Kelly Franklin Carr

Current Address: P. O. Box 9007 Higher Purpose Ministries Greenville, TX 75404 (903) 456-7177 mobile email: kelly@carrsmail.com

Education: 1994

1989

1982

1978

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.), major in Proclamation Doctor of Ministry Project: A Program to Equip Local Ministers in Biblical Preaching, 20 Session Seminar in Speaking & Preaching

Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas Master of Theology (Th. M.), major in Bible Exposition

Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science (B. S.) major in Pastoral Counseling double minors in Greek and Theology Honors: National Dean’s List, Cum Laude

Dawson High School, Welch, Texas Honors: Valedictorian

Ministry Journey: 1985-1987 Just married and a student at Dallas Theological Seminary

Minister of Youth and Music Trinity Baptist Church, Irving, Texas This was a part time position while still in seminary and newly married. It was a small but vibrant church and I was blessed to serve under a good pastor. We were blessed to see a number of young people saved and laid a foundation for a good youth program.

Sunday School and Worship Attendance Doubled

Giving Doubled 1987 – 1999 Finished Th. M at DTS Began and completed D. Min. at Southwestern Seminary All of our children were born while we were at Dixon.

Senior Pastor Dixon Baptist Church, Greenville, Texas This was our first full time church pastor position and we saw the Lord do some amazing things and developed some lifelong friendships.

Sunday School attendance doubled and worship attendance tripled.

Giving more than tripled

Led church to receive award from Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Seminary, and also the Pacesetters Award from the BGCT for outstanding baptismal ratios.

Dedicated a new, debt-free Worship Center, and converted previous sanctuary into new Education Center debt-free

Completed two-story Children’s Assembly Building debt-free

Led church to develop a 15 acre Cleek Retreat Center debt-free

Began and funded a weekly radio outreach ministry “The Pastor’s Study”

Certified to Teach Seminary Extension, October 1997.

Recruited and taught the inaugural Seminary Extension Class in Hunt Baptist Association, “New Testament Survey, The Gospels” in 1997.

Invested in equipping local ministers in Leadership with John Maxwell material.

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Taught a college level 10 week course in Expository Preaching for local bi-vocational Pastors, staff, and lay preachers

Stepped out boldly in adopting a mission church in East Tawakoni 1999 – 2009 We sensed God leading us to do something that required a great deal of faith. To move to a new city and state and start a new church.

Church Planter and Senior Pastor Wellspring Church on Dobson, sbc Wellspring Church began as a mission church of Corona Baptist Church in Chandler, Arizona in cooperation with NAMB and the ASBC. The church met at various locations including Andersen Elementary School, Andersen Jr. High School, Knox Elementary School, Tarwater Elementary School and Granada Plaza Shopping Center. The church moved to its 10.5 acre campus in April 2006 at Dobson Road and the new San Tan Freeway.

Led church through 2 successful Capital Fundraising Drives raising more than $1 million in a new church plant.

Led church through construction to its permanent location.

Attendance pushed over 200 after moving onto church campus.

Substitute Teacher and at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Scottsdale Campus in the Homiletics Class, also served as a Field Supervisor

National Registry of Who’s Who in America, 2008-2009

I learned much about missions, church planting, and myself especially during the twilight years of my time serving at Wellspring.

Started Higher Purpose Ministries to help pastors and churches achieve their goals.

2010 Though short in tenure, this was a fruitful and blessed time of ministry. While serving at Mesa Baptist we were contacted by Highland Terrace Baptist in Greenville.

Transitional Pastor Mesa Baptist Church, Mesa, AZ Mesa Baptist Church is a church that grew to nearly 800 in a non-Bible-belt city. After its Senior Pastor left for the mission field, the church began serious decline. Worship attendance had dropped to 300 - 350 in 2 services before we came.

Preached shepherding messages to a church in need of healing

Mentored staff in ministry and leadership development

Provided wise counsel to lay leadership team and search committee

Assisted Financial Committee with experienced budget advice during a time of national economic uncertainty

Saw increased stewardship participation, church confidence, and stability

Worked effectively to help them begin a path toward growth

Led boldly in evangelistic preaching and training 2010 – 2016 In 2010 we were able to move our entire family back to Texas. This put us closer to my mother who lived in Lubbock and Cindy’s mother who lives in Forney. Our oldest son was in community

Executive Pastor / Minister of Education Highland Terrace Baptist Church, Greenville, TX June 2010 – June 2016 Highland Terrace Baptist Church is the largest church in the Hunt Baptist Association and in Greenville. The church features a history of a strong pulpit, an organized Sunday School program, a love for evangelism and missions, and convention support. It has an excellent staff and is a blend of both traditional stability and contemporary worship. Sunday mornings include 2 traditional worship services, 1 contemporary worship service, and 2 Bible Study hours.

Shepherded our church through a precarious time of pastoral transition

Started six new groups without splitting any existing ones

Managed skillfully the budget resources during this period of transition without cutting any ongoing ministries

Rallied the staff team to fulfill all ministries without losing any staff positions

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college, our middle son was a senior in high school and our daughter was a freshman in high school at the time. Since we had previously lived in Greenville we were already familiar with the area many of the people in the community. First grandchild, Franklin Colt, born in December 2014

July 2016 -

Always “on deck” to preach, not only in the absence of the pastor

Implemented a process for following up on all first time guests

Introduced hospitality teams and processes to help first time guests feel really welcome during their first visit

Love to do the study, preparation, and research necessary to bring a congregation closer to knowing Christ and following Him fully

Enjoy personalizing the special events in people’s lives such as weddings and baby dedications, and minister lovingly at times of crisis such as funerals

Offer biblical and godly counsel for members and others who seek it

Worked persistently to lead our church body in spiritual growth and education through organizing churchwide emphases such as 40 Days in the Word, One Month to Live, Stand Up for Life, Answers In Genesis

Quarterbacked our Sunday School team in attendance campaigns Who CARES, Round Up Sunday, Text a Friend, GAME PLAN for Sunday School, etc.

Provided high quality Bible Study Leader training for all ages

Continuously on alert for those God has equipped to teach and serve

Offer strategic advice to our new Senior Pastor and church leaders to promote our church’s growth and effectiveness in fulfilling our mission

Higher Purpose Ministries: Church Growth Strategist, HigherPurposeMinistries.com Church Growth Consultation for various area churches

Pulpit Supply in various churches in Hunt County and Hopkins County

Catalyst Crusades, First Baptist Church, Fate, TX

Successful Stewardship Seminar for Pastors, Hunt Baptist Association

Contemporary Greeter and Assimilation Training

Trainer, One Year Church Growth Plan, Friend Day,

Lead the Greenville Tuesday Night Bible Study, Daniel: Cracking the Ancient Code

Lead a Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

Owner, Franklin Publishing

Denominational Involvement: I have served energetically in several leadership roles in my denomination both in Texas and Arizona. Served in Hunt Baptist Association before and after being in Arizona

Valley Rim Southern Baptist Association, Mesa, Arizona President of Valley Rim Association 2004-2006

Administrative Team Member, Intentional Leadership Team

Preached Annual Message 2001

Arizona Southern Baptist Convention Served diligently on the ASBC Convention Council 2003-2006

Chairman of Church Ministry Resource Team and presented Annual Report at the state convention 2005-2006

Southern Baptist Convention (National)

Committee on Committees representing Arizona Southern Baptist Convention Indiana Southern Baptist Convention, State Pastor’s Conference

Preached at the Annual Pastor’s Conference, 2015 Hunt Baptist Association, Greenville, Texas

In previous years I served as Evangelism Director, VBS Director, Committee on Committees, Personnel Committee, Land Search Committee, and helped to begin the Seminary Extension.

Since returning to Texas, I have served on the Budget and Finance Committee and recruited by our DOM for the HBA Strategic Planning Committee.

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Community Involvement:

Member of Community Action Panel Committee for Intel,

Member of Chandler Chamber of Commerce, Chandler, AZ

PTO at Tarwater Elementary in Chandler, AZ

Basketball coach with Arizona Youth Sports

Disabled American Veterans, Hunt County, Americanism Program Seminars and Training Events Attended:

I am continuously striving to improve my knowledge and skills and stay sharp “Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Eph. 4:12 NLT I received quality training in Lead Like Jesus, Worship Week in Glorietta, Faith Sunday School, Purpose Driven Church, Transitional Pastor Training, Prepare and Enrich, and Stephen Olford Expository Preaching Seminar, to name a few.

Training Personally Facilitated:

Since the call to ministry involves not only being trained, but also training others (Eph. 4:12), I have received training in order to train others in evangelism and discipleship. I have facilitated training in many areas such as, 40 Days of Purpose, 40 Days in the Word, Marriage 101, The Truth Project, How To Teach the Bible, Proven Principles for Successful Stewardship, and more.

Capital Campaigns: The Lord has placed me in several churches which had a need for capital campaigns.

Writing: I really enjoy writing late at night to my wife’s chagrin. I thoroughly enjoy creating resources that can help people move to the next level in their spiritual journey. Writing also helps me to stay sharp and improve my communication skills. Many times original sermon materials can be adapted and used in multiplied venues such as books, newsletter articles, magazine articles, Bible studies, CD’s, pamphlets, blog articles, etc. My books include A Guidebook for Searchers, Revelation: Book of Mystery and Majesty, Daily Prayer Journal, and others.

Personal Information:

Firstborn to Van and “Teddy” in 1959. Married Cindy in January 1985. Cindy earned an Associates of Arts degree from Fashion and Arts Institute of Dallas. We met while both working at Sanger – Harris Department Store in Dallas. Children: Timothy (age 25), Andrew (age 22), Rebecca (age 19) Licensed by Second Baptist Church, Lamesa, Texas, 1982

Ordained by Trinity Baptist Church, Irving, Texas, 1988 Summary: I believe all these experiences have equipped me to be a more effective preacher

and leader and that the Lord is using them to prepare me for serving Him and His church in a larger way. I truly enjoy preaching God’s powerful and inerrant Word in a compelling way and leading a church to follow the Lord and advance His kingdom. I am thankful for each ministry opportunity the Lord has given me, but I sense God is calling me back to preaching and leading as a Senior Pastor to help a church reach its community and beyond for Christ. I tend to be an inspirational leader who seeks God’s direction for His local church and then communicates that vision in a compelling way. I am able to get things done, but in a nice way. I am a shepherd who loves the people and will minister to the sick and hurting. A church that wants to grow and move forward without disrupting its fellowship the process, may enjoy getting acquainted. I am in agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and The Chicago Statement on Inerrancy.