Eddie Lightsey encourages young ministers to “truly tap into the most valuable resource that you have available — your congregation.” And young ministers would be wise to heed Lightsey’s advice, as it comes from much experience.
Lightsey has been in ministry 30 years, with 20 of those years at the same church, West End Baptist, Clanton.
“God calls church members the same as He calls ministers,” Lightsey continued. “God has everything He needs to accomplish all that He desires within the fellowship of believers where you serve.”
For instance, Lightsey was heading into his senior year in high school when God called him into music ministry at a youth retreat in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. It was a clear calling, he recalls, and it’s one he has been faithful to ever since.
Prior to West End, Lightsey served as music minister for Bethsalem Baptist Church, Billingsley, and First Baptist Church, Lacombe, Louisiana. He also served as minister of music and youth for Eastside Baptist Church, Birmingham, before transitioning to West End as music minister. For the past four years, Lightsey has served as associate pastor.
“I have had the opportunity to serve alongside a tremendous and loving congregation for over 20 years. … I can’t wait to see what the next 20 years will bring.”
Lightsey holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montevallo and a master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children. (TAB)
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