William E. (Bill) Dowell, became our pastor in November of 2013.  He previously pastored Baptist Temple in Springfield, MO.  He was a full-time professor at  Baptist  Bible college in Springfield, Missouri for 40 years where he also served as academic dean for six years.  He and his wife, Joan live in Springfield.  They have three children, nine grandchildren and two great granddaughters, and two great grandsons.