Message from the Pastor
In the summer of 1989, the Lord spoke to my heart as clear as I have experienced, saying, "I want you to start a church in Carthage and share hope to your community." I immediately pursued this mission, and by August 11, 1991, held the first official church service at the current location. The primary purpose of our church is to spread a message of hope and to introduce people to the love of God, the foundation necessary to overcome life's obstacles. When we discover God's love, absolutely nothing can separate us from it, our lives are eternally impacted. Our church proclaims a non-condemning message, which focuses on what God has done for us instead of what we can do for God. We strive to be bridge-builders in our community and to be recognized, not by our doctrine, but by our love.
If you are without a church home, we invite you to be a part of Carthage Full Gospel Church. We are a family-oriented church with many events and fellowship opportunities. We place much effort in creatively and simplistically proclaiming a message relevant to the world today. We embrace traditional values, but do not limit ourselves to traditional methods. We are committed to improve the quality of life for our generation by sharing a message, which brings hope to all through God's unconditional love. We desire to be a "safe house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times" and in "the moment you arrive, you relax; you're never sorry you knocked" (Ps. 9: 9-10). If this message stirs your heart, I pray you will join us in proclaiming the good news to the world..."The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.” (Matt. 9:37)
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The Staff of Carthage Full Gospel Church
Pastor Dawson received a degree as Minister of Theology from Impact International School of Ministry. He diligently works not only to pastor a church, but to be involved in the community as a board member with Smith County Habitat for Humanity, as a member of Smith County Ministerial Alliance and as a hospital chaplain. His hobbies include reading, golf and fitness.
Donna Dawson is the church's treasurer, a member of the music team, and leader of the puppet minstry. Pastor Jackie and Donna wed in June, 1980. They have three children: Rebecca, Matthew and Jesse. Donna's hobbies include golf, piano, and art. She enjoys yard work, perennial flower gardening and landscaping at their home near Riddleton. She also cherishes her role as grandmother.
Johnny Ray Brown is the Youth Pastor and Worship Music Leader. He works at WalMart as a Dept. manager and is married to Rebecca Dawson. They have two children: Cooper Dawson Brown, born in October 2003, and Parker Owen Brown, born in June, 2005. They reside in Carthage.
Tommy and Amy Manning a re the leaders of the Kid's Church program. Tommy never thought he would want to work with children, but after helping in one Vacation Bible School, his mind was completely changed. Soon, Tommy and Amy became assistants in Kid's Church and the leaders in January, 2006. Tommy works for Dana Corporation and is a school board member. Amy works for the school system at Gordonsville Elementary School. Tommy and Amy have two children, Nathan and Ashley. They live in Hickman.
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