Dixie Baptist Church in Clarkston is getting ready to welcome Bob Jones III to their church.
The president of Bob Jones University will be speaking on Sunday, Aug. 3 during the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services.
“We are really excited about having Bob Jones come to speak at our church,” Pastor Vanaman said. “I have a long time relationship and friendship with him.”
Vanaman is a 1974 graduate of Bob Jones University. Dixie Baptist Church is celebrating their 49th anniversary and wanted Bob Jones III to come and mark the occasion.
“He has been here many times before but hasn’t made the trip for four years. He spoke at our 45th anniversary. We are really looking forward to having him come again. He preaches the word of God and encouragement,” Vanaman said.
The third generation preacher has served in numerous capacities at Bob Jones University including those of speech teacher, assistant dean of men, assistant to the president and vice president.
In 1971, Dr. Jones was appointed president of the university, following his grandfather and father in the presidency as well as in an evangelistic ministry. In 1998, he was appointed chairman of the Board of Trustees of the university.
His speaking engagements have taken him to all parts of the world, and he has conducted tours of the Holy Land and Europe.
In connection with the university’s tax case before the U.S. Supreme Court, he appeared on such national programs as “Nightline,” “Good Morning America” and “Donahue.”
In recognition of Dr. Jones’ interest in and friendship with the State of South Carolina and her people, Governor David Beasley presented him with the state’s highest civilian award, “The Order of the Palmetto.”
Anyone is welcome to attend the services at Dixie Baptist Church. The church is located at 8585 Dixie Highway.