Dr. Larry Wimberly
Good things are going on at MPBC. Our church is a growing, loving, and gifted congregation. We have a good mix of children, youth, young married, singles, and senior members. You will be welcomed when you visit us.
Our dress is casual. Our services are blended with contemporary and traditional music. The Bible is central in our church. We believe God's Word to be the inspired, infallible, and inerrant truth. I never apologize for preaching boldly. My goal is for every message to be challenging, encouraging, and comforting. Major points and scriptures in my sermons can be viewed on a large screen with a PowerPoint presentation. The main goal I have in preaching is to lift up Jesus Christ, crucified, risen, and coming again.
I look forward to seeing you soon in one of our pews.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pastor, Mt. Philadelphia Baptist Church, Cordova, Al, 2001 – presentOrdained as a Southern Baptist minister since 1968, and has pastored several churches in Alabama, Florida and Louisiana.
PERSONAL
Born into a Christian home in Montgomery, Al, made his profession of faith and was baptized at the age of 10. Surrendered to the ministry at age 17.
Wife: Joan Smith Wimberly
Children: Dr. Lee Wimberly, and
Leah Willoughby
Grandchildren: Noah, Ivey, Emma, Abby, Ben, Sam, Alice,
Claire and John Lee
EDUCATION
1996 – 1997 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry
1974 – 1975 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity
1966 – 1970 Samford University, Birmingham, Al
Bachelor of Arts, History