Al Baker, Minister of Recreation & College
Gina Faulk, Ministry Assistant
(901) 853-2668 Ext. 108
Birthday: November 5
Originally from: Ringgold, Georgia (Chattanooga, Tennessee Area)
Education background: Bachelor of Human Relations from Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Ministry background: Minister of Youth and Recreation at Bayside Baptist Church, Harrison, TN, 1990-95 • Student Minister at Eastmont Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL, 1995-2005
I started working for CFBC: February 6, 2005
My family: My wife Amy, and children: Camden (18), Caurie (17) and Colby (9)
My role at CFBC: I plan and coordinate recreational sports and activities for the church. This includes soccer, volleyball, basketball, aerobics, baseball, softball, golf events and family outings. I also direct our ministry to college students.
Personal story: At age eight, I went through the motions of accepting Christ but did not become the “new creation” God said in Corinthians we are to become. Throughout high school I made some bad choices and lived for myself. I tried to play games with God, but did so unsuccessfully. Finally, the summer after my high school graduation, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Through my work as a student ministry intern, God called me to work with students, keeping them from playing games with God. No one should miss out on what God to give them!
Favorite book of the Bible: Philippians
Recent books I’ve enjoyed: Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper and One Yard Short by Les Steckel
Most fulfilling part of my job: Seeing church recreation reach into our community and allow the power of Christ to forever change people’s lives.
Places of service available in my ministry: We are always in need of volunteers to coach children’s sports. We also need referees, scorekeepers, set-up and breakdown crews. There are also ongoing activities to participate in.
Spiritual gifts: Teaching, preaching and service
My hobbies: Jogging, golf, bicycling, softball and watching my kids play sports
I hope heaven includes: Football, baseball and Mountain Dew
If I could live at any point in history… The Wild West
The best way to pray for me: Pray that I will be a godly example for my family and our church • Pray that I will never take my eyes off the Lord and will set the standard high as I follow Christ