E-mail address: bvassar@pleasantheights.com

Birthday: May 5

Originally from: Huntsville, AL

Education Background: Bachelor’s from Samford University, Birmingham, AL in 1975; Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY in 1980; Some Doctoral work at SBTS during the 1990’s. 

Ministry Background: Minister of Youth at Ruhama Baptist in Birmingham, AL 1974-1976; Minister of Youth, Associate Pastor and Pastor at First Baptist, Shelbyville, KY 1977-1992. 

My family: Lisa Renee, wife; three daughters: Mary Elizabeth, Sara Katherine, and Rachel Lee.

My role at PHBC: Senior Pastor

Personal Story: I was raised in a Christian home. I committed my life to Jesus as my Lord and Savior at the age of nine. At 16 years old, I reaffirmed that decision and at age 19 I had an even deeper recommitment of life to Christ. Also, at age 19, I surrendered to God’s call to full-time vocational ministry.

Spiritual Gifts: Teaching, Shepherding and Prophecy

I started serving at PHBC: December 1992

Most fulfilling part of my work: Baptizing someone and seeing someone commit to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior and then watch them grow in their commitment.

Recent books / influential books I have enjoyed: The Bible; The New Eve, by Robert Lewis; The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll; Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, by Jim Cymbala; Experiencing God, by Henry Blackaby.

Favorite book of the Bible: Acts

My hobbies: Sports, Softball, Golf and Model Trains

I’d give anything to meet: My grandkids

I hope heaven includes: You (whoever is reading this)

The smartest thing I’ve done: Choose Jesus and marry Lisa

The dumbest thing I’ve ever done: Trying to catch that softball regardless…….

The best way to pray for me: Saturdays’ temptations as I approach Sundays to preach; and for me to have a bold faith and a humble spirit.