Pastor Steve Small, Jr.

Pastor Small , is obviously a man chosen by God, for he has faced many trails and tribulations, but never lost sight of the ultimate goal, praeching the Word of God; sometimes standing alone, but never losing faith that the Lord would deliver him.

Our Pastor recognized the necessity of an education in order to better teach and lead God's people. his knowledge of the Bible is impressive and an inspiration to those who want to learn more about the Word of God. As a Bivocational Pastor, he attended Mile College were he received a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, and a Masters Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the area of Couseling Human Services . He embraces every opportunity to better prepare himself and has an unusual willingness to learn.

Under Pastor Small's leadership, True Life Baptist Church has continued steady growth. The Lord continues to send many families who are willing and anxious to witness for Christ and support and promote the mission of the church.

With the techniques at hand and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he is well qualified to be Shepherd of any flock. Pastor Small's accomplishments, affiliations and ministries are listed below.

Accomplishments:

Honorable Doctorate Degree in Humanities for Community Service, Birmingham Eastonian Baptist Bible College
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Miles College
Master of Arts in Counseling Human Services, UAB
Member of the National Baptist Convention
Member of the Alabama State Baptist Convention
President of the Birmingham Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Trustee of the Birmingham Eastonian Baptist Bible College
Member Birmingham Baptist Association
First black church to join the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham
Member of Clergy that Care
Member of the Adamsville Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Project Impact
Pratt City Site Coordinator, April 8th Tornado Recovery
Executive Board Member, Unmet Needs Committee
Organized the True Life Baptist Church in 1982 with 50 members
Organized Nursing Home Ministry and Adopted the Forestdale &Fairview Nursing Homes
Organized the True Life Scholarship Fund
Licensed 7 associate ministers
Established Wednesday Night Small Group Bible Study
Hosts interactive Sunday School Lesson—Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. on Heaven 610 WAGG
True Life Sunday Sermon—Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on Heaven 610 WAGG
Organized the Community Outreach Ministry
Organized the Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops at the church
Initial purchase of 3 acres of land for church site and additional 2½ acres for Community Development Center
Served on the Jefferson County Commission

Affiliations:

Member of National Baptist Convention
Alabama State Convention
Baptist Ministers Conference
First Black Church to join the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham
Birmingham Baptist Association
Project Impact Board Member
Member of Adamsville Chamber of Commerce
Site coordinator (Pratt City) April 8th Tornado
Executive Board Unmet Needs Committee

Ministries:

Community Outreach Ministry
True Life Scholarship Fund
Organized Nursing Home Ministry: Adopted Forestdale & Fairview Nursing Home
Interactive Sunday School Lesson broadcast on 610 Heaven WAGG AM
True Life Sunday Worship Service broadcast on 610 Heaven WAGG AM
Organized True Life Baptist Church (1982-50 Members)
Membership Growth in 2000 (400+ Members)
Comprehensive Music Department
Organized True life Community Development Center
Wednesday Night Mid-Week
Family Worship
Orientation Class for New Members
Full Time Administrative Assistant
Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops