Founded to take the exposition of God’s Word to all people, Exploring The Bible is a local and global ministry outreach of Dr. R. Jay Waggoner. In his work as a pastor, evangelist, conference speaker, and author, Dr. Waggoner has impacted thousands since 1974.
Exploring The Bible will focus on bringing Bible teaching to audiences outside traditional church walls in the following ways:
· Weekly exposition of God’s Word in an informal setting.
· Regularly scheduled Bible classes.
· Occasional Bible conferences and ministry workshops.
· Videos of all meetings broadcast on YouTube, Sermon Audio, and via website.
Ministry Background
Dr. Waggoner has pastored churches for over forty years. After seminary, he became the pastor of Spencer Baptist Temple in Spencer, WV where he served faithfully for nine years. More recently, he served Fellowship Baptist Church, in Willow Springs, NC, for thirty fruitful years.
His writing ministry has reached thousands around the globe including six books, magazine articles, and gospel tracts. Two of his books, Forgiving and Being Forgiven, and The Believer’s Battle With Temptation are used extensively in prison ministries throughout America. His book, Sharing Your Faith Without Fear, has been taught in local churches and at the national IFCA, Independent Fundamental Churches, Conference in 2023. His e-book Expository Preaching Simplified, is available on Amazon and in a series of videos on SermonAudio.com for those who desire to enhance their preaching skills. He has just completed his most recent book Gifted to Serve – Understanding Spiritual Gifts.
Dr. Waggoner’s wife, Dianne, has served alongside him teaching and writing in various settings including local churches, the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference, and the Glorieta Christian Writers Conference.
Her writing ministry began when she wrote an article, Working for God When You Are Weary which was featured on the cover of the Just Between Us magazine for pastor’s wives. In 2001, her writing ministry expanded to writing inspirational greeting cards for the Lawson Falle Greeting Card Company. After becoming the Vice President of Licensing, she worked with authors, Zig Ziglar, Ruth Bell Graham, Gigi Graham, Joni Eareckson Tada, Dr. Mel Chatham, Kay Author, and Franklin Graham. She also worked with Operation Christmas Child, Grief Share, and MOPS. She has recently completed her first book Good Grief – Mourning with Hope written for those struggling with grief.
Her gift design ministry career began in 1998 when she sold her first inspirational gift idea, I Thank God For You, to the Best To You gift company. In 2004, she created the Reunion Heart gift line to comfort grieving families.
Her caring ministry has also extended beyond her church and into the local community through serving as a Marketplace Chaplain in North Carolina in Harnett, Johnston, Durham, and Wake counties.
Speakers
Primary Speaker: Dr. R. Jay WaggonerDr. R. Jay Waggoner served in pastoral ministries for 41 years. He completed 29 years of service as Senior Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring, North Carolina in July of 2021. He continues to serve the Lord as a speaker, writer, podcaster,... | more..
Raleigh, NC
USA
