Big Creek Church - Hazard, KY

Johnie Akers	Pam Akers	Linda Eversole	Amy Hamilton	John Hamilton

Children & Student Ministry Staff

Cis Eversole	Josh Mullins

Joy Allen	Amy Eversole	Ena Eversole	Steve Eversole	Ruth McDaniel	Brandy Spurgeon

Other Ministry Staff

Barb Baker	David Eversole	Forrest Fields	Wayne Gayheart	Angie Sams	Barb Sams
Vickie Whitaker

Linda Eversole

Background

Born: 11-15-73 in Hazard
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Family: husband: Steve; parents: Betty and Bill
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Pets: 3 dogs: Mayzee, Mayson, and Jingles; 2 cats: Prissy and Mr. Whiskers (aka Orangie)
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Salvation: Saved as a child. I always had a heart for God, but in college I really got serious about my walk with Christ.
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Day Job: Hospice - Coordinator of Volunteer Services
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Role at BCC: Associate Pastor
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On My Playlist: Casting Crowns, Mike’s Chair, Big Daddy Weave
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What Fascinates Me: Rainbows

Favorites

Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13: “Todo lo puedo in Christo que me fortalece.” (For all the non-Spanish speakers: “I can do all things through Him that gives me strength.")
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Hobbies: Reading
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Book: Everything, including the cereal box.
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Food: Anything not moving--especially chocolate!
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Musical Artist/Group: Everything but rap. I love Celtic music.
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TV Show: Criminal Minds
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Movie: As long as it’s a romantic comedy.
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Actor: Richard Gere
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Actress: Sandra Bullock
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Coffee Preference: Cappuccino or coffee loaded with cream and sugar
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Place to Sing: My car and in the shower

Bests

Best Advice Given To You: Always given by my mommy.
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My Life Motto: Everyday somebody should be glad that I’m in their life.
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An Interesting Fact About Me: I love hats!
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My Heroes: My parents; My grandmothers Ellen and Elizabeth

Amy Hamilton

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Cis Eversole

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Josh Mullins

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Barb Baker

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David Eversole

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Forrest Fields

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Angie Sams

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Barb Sams

Background

Born: August 30, 1952 at Rock House in Leslie County
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Family: husband: James Sams; children: Angela and Jamie; son-in-law: Dwayne; 3 “special” children: Renee and husband Billy, John, and Audrey; 1 “special” grandchild: Kyzer; godson: Anthony and his wife Nancy
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Salvation: Born again in the summer of 1973 at Wooton Baptist Church. Didn’t serve the Lord for many years, but came back January of 1999 at Smith Camp Pentecostal. Been at Big Creek since January 2007.
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Day Job: Goodwill - Assistant Manager
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Role at BCC: Director of Food and Clothing Ministries
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On My Playlist: Hillsong, Paul Baloche
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What Fascinates Me: That God loves me, even when I mess up. That His grace and mercy is new every morning.

Favorites

Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
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Hobbies: Reading, Shopping, Watching home improvement shows
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Book: Joyce Meyer, Karen Kingsbury.
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Food: Hot Dogs
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Musical Artist/Group: Hillsong
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Movie: Passion of the Christ
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Sports Team: I don’t follow sports, but if I did: Kentucky Wildcats!
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Coffee Preference: No coffee--I get my caffeine from Diet Coke
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Place to Pray: In my car on the way to work and back

Bests

Best Advice Given To You: No matter what circumstances you are facing, they will pass. They are only temporary.
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My Life Motto: To do for others as others have done for me. When I was without food and clothes others gave to me. I want to do that for you.
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Three People I Would Like to Have Dinner With: Jesus of course and anyone that is paying!
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An Interesting Fact About Me: I am a wife and mother--working woman--but above all that I am a Christian. I love God!
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My Heroes: Abraham because he was called a friend of God--something I want to be called.

Vickie Whitaker

Background

Born: 9-25-1971 in Dayton, OH
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Family: Eric--son; Randall--husband
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Pets: Dog named Jack
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Salvation: 1999
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Day Job: Pediatric Nurse
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Role at BCC: Director of Card Ministries; BCC Kids! Preschool Leader
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What Fascinates Me: How God shows up in my life to lead and guide me.

Favorites

Bible Verse: Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd...”
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Hobbies: Walking; playing board games with the kids; playing Phase 10 card game with family
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Book: The Shack
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Food: Mexican
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Musical Artist/Group: Crabb Family
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TV Show: NCIS and Family Feud
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Movie: Walk the Line
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Actress: Reese Witherspoon
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Coffee Preference: Coffee--lots of cream and sugar or sweet tea
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Place to Pray: In the car on the way to work

Bests

Best Advice Given To You: Let it go…
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My Life Motto: You can do anything you set your mind to--eventually--just keep trying.
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My Hero: Johnie Akers--I admire him for his continued education at his age (ha! ha!).

Wayne Gayheart

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Pam Akers

Background

Born: Cincinnati, OH - Nov. 2, 1962
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Family: husband: Pastor Johnie Akers; children: Jeremy and Jessica; grandchild: Kaleb Jonathan Maggard
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Pets: 1 cat: Dora (Named by Kaleb)
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Salvation: I accepted Jesus in my heart as a young girl and in later years renewed my relationship to grow deeper with God.
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Role at BCC: What doesn’t Pam do?!?
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On My Playlist: Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant, Mercyme
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What Fascinates Me: The creation of God--I am taken back sometimes at the beauty of the sunrise out in the ocean and, on the other hand, “a baby’s smile.”

Favorites

Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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Hobbies: I like to read, Cross-stitch, Computer
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Book: Your Best Life Now For Moms by Joel Osteen
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Food: Chicken casserole, Meatloaf
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Musical Artist/Group: Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns
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TV Show: The Biggest Loser, American Idol, NCIS
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Movie: Steel Magnolias, Night in Rodanthe
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Actor: Richard Gere
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Actress: Diane Lane
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Sports Team: UK
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Place to Pray: Car, shower, bathtub, or when I vacuum and do dishes.

Bests

Best Advice Given To You: Try not to do things “too fast.” Rome wasn’t built in a day!
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My Life Motto: Be content with what God has given you. Don’t try to “compete” with anyone else.
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An Interesting Fact About Me: I am not organized the way Pastor is. However I have my own technique in getting things done my way.
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My Heroes: My parents; Jesus; the men and women who, everyday, take the opportunity that God gives them to “reach out” to a world that is filled with various types of needs. But, selflessly, they “pour out” whether it be to clean the nose of a 3 year old or give a hug to a mother who is hurting… I have a new respect for the ministers abroad. They have left their home and family to follow the call of God.