Pastor Joe will be out of state this weekend for a Celebration of Life service. In his place, Whit Chapman will be bringing the message. Whit is a native of middle Tennessee as he grew up in Franklin. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to Wendy for 29 years. They have four children: Caroline, Harrison, Anna Belle and Jonathan. Whit has been in pastoral ministry for almost 30 years and just began serving with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board as the Harvest Field 3 leader 8 weeks ago.