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GRACEVILLE (BCF)—While Baptist College of Florida seniors were picking up their cap and gowns for Dec. 11 graduation, final preparations were being made for Senior Honors Day Dec. 3. The traditional Honors Day chapel service will be held in the R.G. Lee Chapel beginning at 10 a.m. with Jim Henry, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church in Orlando, as guest speaker.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., Henry holds a bachelors degree from Georgetown College in Kentucky and a master of divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. During the early years of his ministry, Henry served churches in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, followed by over 28 years at FBC Orlando.
Henry has held countless leadership positions within the denomination including president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) 1994-1996. He was awarded the honor of “Minister of the Year” and the John Young Award in 1995, and “Floridian of the Year” in 1997. Henry has preached at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism, SBC annual meetings and at SBC Pastors’ Conferences, and has appeared numerous times on the WSM-TV “Noon Show” in Nashville. Henry has written multiple articles, manuals, and books, including Keeping Life in Perspective, In Remembrance of Me, and The Two Shall Become One.
Inviting Henry to speak for Senior Honors Day is part of recognizing and congratulating BCF seniors for their academic achievements and sacrifices. Following the chapel service, seniors and their families will be provided lunch by Valley Services in the BCF Assembly Center.
The public is invited to attend the special chapel service recognizing seniors. For more information on chapel speakers at The Baptist College of Florida, contact 800.328.2660 ext. 446.