Adolph Bedsole (1914-2004) was born on June 16, 1914, in Geneva County, Alabama. He graduated from Slocomb High School in 1932 and Howard College in 1937. Bedsole became pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Panama City and served there from 1942-1978, when he became pastor emeritus. He was the author of five books on the pastoral ministry published by Baker Book House. Bedsole and his wife, Lillie, were married nearly 70 years and had three daughters; Norma Jean, Angeline, and Wanda.
-Florida Baptist Historical Society files
Longtime Bay County pastor and church builder Adolph Bedsole died Wednesday at age 89. Bedsole was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church from 1942 until he retired in 1978. During his tenure, 2,336 people were baptized, 70 members went into the ministry and Bedsole helped start five other churches, said current pastor Tim Moffett. "There's just an immense legacy of ministry that he left behind," Moffett said. "I hardly go anyplace in Bay County where they don't tell me a story of how he had an impact and a connection on their life." Bedsole and the members of Immanuel Baptist Church helped start churches in Springfield, Cedar Grove, Parker, Panama City Beach and Fountain. "His heartbeat and passion for ministry continued until his last days," Moffett said. Secretary Evelyn Carter worked for Bedsole for 20 years. "One of the hardest working pastors I've ever known," she said. "He just cared about his people and was a really good soul winner." Bedsole continued to work even after he retired, friends said. When speaking to congregations, Bedsole frequently would tell people to raise their hands if he married them. "How many of you are still mad about it?" he would then ask.
-Panama City News Herald, Feb 5, 2004
-Florida Baptist Historical Society files
Longtime Bay County pastor and church builder Adolph Bedsole died Wednesday at age 89. Bedsole was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church from 1942 until he retired in 1978. During his tenure, 2,336 people were baptized, 70 members went into the ministry and Bedsole helped start five other churches, said current pastor Tim Moffett. "There's just an immense legacy of ministry that he left behind," Moffett said. "I hardly go anyplace in Bay County where they don't tell me a story of how he had an impact and a connection on their life." Bedsole and the members of Immanuel Baptist Church helped start churches in Springfield, Cedar Grove, Parker, Panama City Beach and Fountain. "His heartbeat and passion for ministry continued until his last days," Moffett said. Secretary Evelyn Carter worked for Bedsole for 20 years. "One of the hardest working pastors I've ever known," she said. "He just cared about his people and was a really good soul winner." Bedsole continued to work even after he retired, friends said. When speaking to congregations, Bedsole frequently would tell people to raise their hands if he married them. "How many of you are still mad about it?" he would then ask.
-Panama City News Herald, Feb 5, 2004
Adolph Bedsole (1914-2004) was born on June 16, 1914, in Geneva County, Alabama. He graduated from Slocomb High School in 1932 and Howard College in 1937. Bedsole became pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Panama City and served there from 1942-1978, when he became pastor emeritus. He was the author of five books on the pastoral ministry published by Baker Book House. Bedsole and his wife, Lillie, were married nearly 70 years and had three daughters; Norma Jean, Angeline, and Wanda.
-Florida Baptist Historical Society files
Longtime Bay County pastor and church builder Adolph Bedsole died Wednesday at age 89. Bedsole was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church from 1942 until he retired in 1978. During his tenure, 2,336 people were baptized, 70 members went into the ministry and Bedsole helped start five other churches, said current pastor Tim Moffett. "There's just an immense legacy of ministry that he left behind," Moffett said. "I hardly go anyplace in Bay County where they don't tell me a story of how he had an impact and a connection on their life." Bedsole and the members of Immanuel Baptist Church helped start churches in Springfield, Cedar Grove, Parker, Panama City Beach and Fountain. "His heartbeat and passion for ministry continued until his last days," Moffett said. Secretary Evelyn Carter worked for Bedsole for 20 years. "One of the hardest working pastors I've ever known," she said. "He just cared about his people and was a really good soul winner." Bedsole continued to work even after he retired, friends said. When speaking to congregations, Bedsole frequently would tell people to raise their hands if he married them. "How many of you are still mad about it?" he would then ask.
-Panama City News Herald, Feb 5, 2004
-Florida Baptist Historical Society files
Longtime Bay County pastor and church builder Adolph Bedsole died Wednesday at age 89. Bedsole was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church from 1942 until he retired in 1978. During his tenure, 2,336 people were baptized, 70 members went into the ministry and Bedsole helped start five other churches, said current pastor Tim Moffett. "There's just an immense legacy of ministry that he left behind," Moffett said. "I hardly go anyplace in Bay County where they don't tell me a story of how he had an impact and a connection on their life." Bedsole and the members of Immanuel Baptist Church helped start churches in Springfield, Cedar Grove, Parker, Panama City Beach and Fountain. "His heartbeat and passion for ministry continued until his last days," Moffett said. Secretary Evelyn Carter worked for Bedsole for 20 years. "One of the hardest working pastors I've ever known," she said. "He just cared about his people and was a really good soul winner." Bedsole continued to work even after he retired, friends said. When speaking to congregations, Bedsole frequently would tell people to raise their hands if he married them. "How many of you are still mad about it?" he would then ask.
-Panama City News Herald, Feb 5, 2004
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