Dr.+Raymond+Barber

=Dr. Raymond Barber (1932 - present)=

Raymond Barber was pastor at Worth Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, TX for thirty-five years. In addition, Barber is an evangelist and writer. Barber was greatly influenced by the Life and ministry of J. Frank Norris. In 1984, he established the Norris Bible Baptist Seminary, now [|Crown Southwest and Norris Seminary] in Forth Worth, Texas. In conjunction with the founding of the school, the Independent Baptist Fellowship International was also established. In addition to the seminary, Barber also led in the founding of the IBFI Mission Agency. Ministry Highlights
 * [[image:raymond barber.jpg]] || National known for his eloquent and colorful preaching.
 * Has been in the Gospel ministry for sixty years.
 * Pastored Worth Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas for thirty-five years.
 * Serves as Pastor Emeritus of Worth Baptist Church.
 * Taught Bible college classes for thirty-five years.
 * Founded the Independent Baptist Fellowship International and the Norris Bible Baptist Institute.
 * Served as President of the Independent Baptist Fellowship International and the Norris Bible Baptist Institute for twelve years.
 * Currently is President Emeritus of the IBFI, serves on the Executive Board of the IBFI, and is chancellor of the Norris Bible Baptist Institute.
 * Member of the Executive Board of the Sword of the Lord Foundation and the Mt. Abarim Baptist Evangelistic Association.
 * Has authored several books, booklets, and pamphlets, among which are: What the Bible Teaches, A Dozen Diamonds from Daniel, Family Portraits, Family Success, Profile of a Preacher. Several manuscripts are now in the completion stage of being published.
 * Travels extensively throughout the nation preaching in revival meetings, Bible conferences, mission conferences, Bible colleges, fellowship meetings, and gatherings such as the national Sword of the Lord conference and the national meeting of the Independent Baptist Fellowship International.

Education [|http://www.sermonaudio.com] || ===Sources=== http://www.worthbc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=23&Itemid=61 Crown College Christian Heritage Center http://www.sermonaudio.com ||
 * Averett College, Danville, Virginia, Associates of Arts Degree
 * Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas, Bachelor of Science Degree
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bible Baptist Seminary, Master of Theology Degree
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bible Baptist Seminary, Doctor of Divinity Degree
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bethany Theological Seminary, Dothan, Alabama, Doctor of Biblical Literature Degree
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary, Shreveport, Louisiana, Doctor of Humanities Degree ||
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