3BC - Third Baptist Church
Our Staff
Mike Lee, Senior Pastor
Ministry: Preaching, Vision, Leadership
I have been the Senior Pastor at 3BC since August 2002. I'm married to the most wonderful woman in the world, Dena, and have three amazing kids (and now one amazing son-in-law), Madison (and her husband Ryan), Hunter, and Chandler.
I love all things sports, classic rock-n-roll, Star Trek, and desserts! I'm primarily responsible for the preaching of God's Word and giving overall vision for our church.
I love all things sports, classic rock-n-roll, Star Trek, and desserts! I'm primarily responsible for the preaching of God's Word and giving overall vision for our church.
Marty Blakely, Senior Associate Pastor
Ministry: LIFE Groups, Administration
My name is Marty Blakely and I am Senior Associate Pastor here at Third
Baptist Church. I joined the Staff of 3BC on November 2, 2003. My primary responsibilities
are in the areas of education and administration.
I oversee our LIFE Group Ministry which is Sunday morning small group Bible study for all ages. I work
primarily with the young and median married adults. I also coordinate the business aspects of our church
including stewardship, facilities and support staff.
My wife Martha and I have been married since July of 1989 and have been blessed with two wonderful children Carson born in 1997 and Olivia born in 2000.
I grew up in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Karns High School. My education back ground includes a Bachelors of Arts in Communication from Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN 1988 (I played football at Carson-Newman from 1984-1987) and a Masters of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth TX, 1992.
I have served First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX as Recreation Intern, Bartlett Baptist Church, Bartlett, TN as Associate Pastor for Recreation and Single Adults and Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN as Executive Pastor.
It is exciting every day to serve here at 3BC and help people discover a life worth living.
My wife Martha and I have been married since July of 1989 and have been blessed with two wonderful children Carson born in 1997 and Olivia born in 2000.
I grew up in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Karns High School. My education back ground includes a Bachelors of Arts in Communication from Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN 1988 (I played football at Carson-Newman from 1984-1987) and a Masters of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth TX, 1992.
I have served First Baptist Church, Dallas, TX as Recreation Intern, Bartlett Baptist Church, Bartlett, TN as Associate Pastor for Recreation and Single Adults and Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN as Executive Pastor.
It is exciting every day to serve here at 3BC and help people discover a life worth living.
Mark Moore, Associate Pastor
Ministry: Worship, Discovery U
I came to 3BC in July, 2003, to serve the church as associate pastor, worship. Since my early days in college, I've ministered in the church in some capacity, either as music director
– or youth leader. After graduating seminary in 1990, I have served in churches in Mississippi and Georgia full-time as worship pastor.
Here at 3BC, my desire is to see the church worship in response to the glorious grace God has given to us. As we worship, we will celebrate who God is, celebrate what he has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ, and celebrate the preaching of the Word.
I was born in Austin, TX, but grew up most of my life in Columbus, MS. I graduated from Mississippi State University (B.M.Ed. '84), Louisiana State University (M.M. '85) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.M.A. '90).
My wife, Michelle, and I have been married over 25 years and we have two sons - Griffin, a student at Lipscomb University, and Penn, a student at Oakland HS.
Here at 3BC, my desire is to see the church worship in response to the glorious grace God has given to us. As we worship, we will celebrate who God is, celebrate what he has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ, and celebrate the preaching of the Word.
I was born in Austin, TX, but grew up most of my life in Columbus, MS. I graduated from Mississippi State University (B.M.Ed. '84), Louisiana State University (M.M. '85) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.M.A. '90).
My wife, Michelle, and I have been married over 25 years and we have two sons - Griffin, a student at Lipscomb University, and Penn, a student at Oakland HS.
Steve Hutson, Associate Pastor
Ministry: Senior Adults, Single Adults
Thanks for visiting our website. I have been on staff at 3BC since August of 1996. I came to Third from First Baptist Church, Summit, MS. I grew up in Knoxville, TN
and like many from that area, I have a keen interest in The Big Orange. I have been married since 1985 to Melissa and we have two daughters, Megan and Taylor.
We have enjoyed our time in Murfreesboro and have been amazed by its remarkable growth. 3BC is a great church and I feel very fortunate to have served on staff here for so long.
My areas of responsibility include senior adults & pastoral care along with young adults & Singles. I also have responsibility for fellowship activities. If you have any questions please feel free to call or send me an e-mail.
We have enjoyed our time in Murfreesboro and have been amazed by its remarkable growth. 3BC is a great church and I feel very fortunate to have served on staff here for so long.
My areas of responsibility include senior adults & pastoral care along with young adults & Singles. I also have responsibility for fellowship activities. If you have any questions please feel free to call or send me an e-mail.
Duane Geib, Associate Pastor
Ministry: College, Missions
I have been at 3BC since April 1, 2003. I have been in full time ministry since May of 1982. I am a graduate of William Jennings Bryan College in Dayton, TN
and received my Master's from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have been married to Amy since May 1982. Amy is a fifth grade teacher at Kittrell Elementary and also is 3BC's pianist. I have two children, Jonathan and Beth.
My passion is to see people in a real life intimate relationship with Jesus. This has always been a foundation of my ministry. As our love for Jesus is real, then an outgrowth of that will be a love and care for others. In my various roles of college, missions, and evangelism, my desire is for people to have a passion to know Jesus, and because of that relationship to begin serving others to help them to achieve that relationship with Jesus.
Daily, Amy and I are thankful that God allows us the privilege to be at 3BC. This is such a warm, caring, community of believers. We are humbled by the fact that God has called us to be at this place. My prayer is that I will live up to the responsibility that I have as a pastor to this group of believers that God led me to. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of you.
My passion is to see people in a real life intimate relationship with Jesus. This has always been a foundation of my ministry. As our love for Jesus is real, then an outgrowth of that will be a love and care for others. In my various roles of college, missions, and evangelism, my desire is for people to have a passion to know Jesus, and because of that relationship to begin serving others to help them to achieve that relationship with Jesus.
Daily, Amy and I are thankful that God allows us the privilege to be at 3BC. This is such a warm, caring, community of believers. We are humbled by the fact that God has called us to be at this place. My prayer is that I will live up to the responsibility that I have as a pastor to this group of believers that God led me to. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of you.
Karen Jones, Minister
Ministry: Preschool and Children
It is my privilege to serve as Minister to Preschool and
Children at Third Baptist Church. I joined the staff here at 3BC in January of 2007.
I am originally from Bremen, Georgia, which is a small
town in northwest Georgia. I earned a B.A. in Mathematics
at the University of West Georgia in May 2001. I completed my M.A. in Christian Education
at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in December 2004. I am a 2002 AmeriCorps alumni
where I served through Hands On Atlanta as a Service Leader at West Fulton Middle School
in inner-city Atlanta. I am also a former North American Mission Board US/C2 Missionary
where I served in Tampa, Florida for two years. My assignment was Director of Mission
Tampa. Mission Tampa is non-profit organization created by Seminole Heights Baptist Church
to engage churches throughout the Tampa Bay area in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ by
utilizing ministry-based evangelism.
God has called me to minister to preschoolers, children, and their families. He has placed in me a passion to see children enter into a real and personal love relationship with Jesus Christ and through that personal relationship, see the transforming work of the Spirit in their lives. The Preschool and Children's Ministry at 3BC finds its foundation in the communication of biblical truth. We strive to equip and empower families in instilling within their children the building blocks essential for a life-long devotion to Jesus Christ. Our intention is that Christian education would be incorporated in every aspect of a child's life. It is through this real and personal relationship with Jesus Christ that preschoolers, children, and their families will discover a life worth living!
God has called me to minister to preschoolers, children, and their families. He has placed in me a passion to see children enter into a real and personal love relationship with Jesus Christ and through that personal relationship, see the transforming work of the Spirit in their lives. The Preschool and Children's Ministry at 3BC finds its foundation in the communication of biblical truth. We strive to equip and empower families in instilling within their children the building blocks essential for a life-long devotion to Jesus Christ. Our intention is that Christian education would be incorporated in every aspect of a child's life. It is through this real and personal relationship with Jesus Christ that preschoolers, children, and their families will discover a life worth living!
Jorge Arenivas, Hispanic Pastor
Ministry: Hispanic
I came to 3BC in January of 2000. I was serving as an associate pastor in the Hispanic
Ministry at First Baptist in Smyrna TN. It's been a tremendous joy and blessing
to serve God thru the body of Christ called Third Baptist.
My responsibilities are in the areas of preaching, education,
and HELPING PEOPLE DISCOVER… A LIFE WORTH LIVING!
Through the Power of Jesus Christ we help them become a MATURE Disciple of Christ in the Hispanic Ministry.
My wife Consuelo and I have been married since 1993 and have been blessed with Tania. She was born on February 14, 2004. I grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico and Consuelo grew up in El Salvador.
It is exciting for both of us to serve God in Third Baptist Church through others that have the love and passion to reach NOT only the Anglo community but also the Hispanic and all the nations.
Through the Power of Jesus Christ we help them become a MATURE Disciple of Christ in the Hispanic Ministry.
My wife Consuelo and I have been married since 1993 and have been blessed with Tania. She was born on February 14, 2004. I grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico and Consuelo grew up in El Salvador.
It is exciting for both of us to serve God in Third Baptist Church through others that have the love and passion to reach NOT only the Anglo community but also the Hispanic and all the nations.
Adam Lickey, Associate Pastor
Ministry: Students
3BC Student Ministry is where IT IS AT! My name is Adam Lickey and I love reaching out to the next generation with the Real Hope! That Hope is a person, Jesus Christ. I oversee the High School and Middle School Ministries. It is my joy and passion to see life change in teenagers as we seek to grow MATURE Christ followers in all we do. My leadership reveals a passion for the Scriptures, love for students, and drive for the Glory of God
I received my Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY in 2007. Prior to that I completed my Bachelors of Arts at Union University in Jackson, TN.
God has blessed me with an amazing family. I met and married my best friend, Leslie, in 2004 and we have seen our family grow through the years. Karis (5), Eli (3), and Luke (1) fill our home with love, scribbly artwork, tea parties, wrestling matches, and too many wonderful memories to describe.
Come by and check out what 3BC Student Ministry is all about!
I received my Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY in 2007. Prior to that I completed my Bachelors of Arts at Union University in Jackson, TN.
God has blessed me with an amazing family. I met and married my best friend, Leslie, in 2004 and we have seen our family grow through the years. Karis (5), Eli (3), and Luke (1) fill our home with love, scribbly artwork, tea parties, wrestling matches, and too many wonderful memories to describe.
Come by and check out what 3BC Student Ministry is all about!
Address & Phone
410 West McKnight Dr.Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-8192
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