Jimmy Nelson

Profile Updated: May 2, 2024
Jimmy Nelson
Jimmy Nelson

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Jimmy Nelson

Now

Jimmy Nelson

Yearbook

Yes! Attending Reunion
Class Year: 1967
Residing In: Carbon, TX USA
Spouse/Partner: Maggie
Homepage: www.lbcfw.org
Occupation: Pastor of LBC, President of Landmark Bapt. Seminary, Director of Landmark Mission Projects, and President of Baptist Accrediting Agency International
Children: Tena - has 3 children and lives in Carbon at the present time. Travis - has 3 children and lives in More…Haltom City TX, and Teresa - has 4 children and lives in Arlington Texas. We also have 3 great grandchildren.
Military Service: Army  
School Story:

After graduation I attended the University of Texas at Arlington until I was drafted into the U.S. Army. I was stationed in Nuremberg/Fürth Germany for two years. When I was honorably discharged my family and I moved to Lewisville, Texas. I worked for Texas New Mexico Power as an electrical lineman for 12 years. While attending Calvary Baptist Church I made a mission trip to Old Mexico and later surrendered to full-time ministry and later to serve as a missionary. Maggie and I attended Arlington Baptist College. In 1979 we moved to Mexico and were the first Missiology and language students in a Seminary there. After graduating we moved to Cd. Jimenez, and later Cd. Obregon Sonora.

What did you always want to do that you haven't done yet?

I would like to make a trip to Israel to see the Holy Land.

Do you still have family in the Carbon area?

Yes, David and Cassie Brasher

How old do you feel?

Not very old at all

What are your favorite places to go?

While I was in the Army my family and I were stationed in Nuremberg Germany. We also visited Austria. However, my mission work has taken me to different countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Cuba, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, and Thailand, with stops in the Netherlands, Canada, England, Japan, and Taiwan. Each one has a special significance and I have wonderful friends in each place.

What is the title of the last book you read?

The Surprising Work of God by Jonathan Edwards

What is your favorite sport? Team?

Texas Rangers/Dallas Cowboys

What is your favorite food?

Prime rib, a good steak, or Mexican food

Any words of wisdom?

Trust in the Lord!

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Jan 07, 2025 at 9:51 AM

Happy birthday Jerry. I pray that you have a wonderful 81st birthday.

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Jan 03, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Happy 94th birthday Marjorie. I pray that the Lord will bless you with a wonderful day to celebrate.

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Dec 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM

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Dec 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Happy Birthday Joan. I pray that you have a wonderful birthday!

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Dec 15, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Happy Birthday Lisa. I pray that you have a wonderful birthday.

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Dec 05, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Happy birthday, Brother. I pray that you have a very wonderful birthday.

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Dec 02, 2024 at 11:06 AM

Happy birthday Tommy. I pray that you have a wonderful birthday.

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Nov 26, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Happy birthday Matt. I pray that you have had a wonderful day.

Nov 26, 2024 at 5:17 PM

Happy birthday Addie Lou. I pray that you have had a wonderful day.

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Nov 25, 2024 at 10:49 AM

Happy birthday Carlton. I pray that you have a wonderful day.

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Nov 24, 2024 at 8:17 AM

Happy belated birthday Alice. I trust that you had a great day.

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Nov 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Happy birthday Sylvia. I pray that you have a wonderful birthday!

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Nov 15, 2024 at 8:52 AM

Happy birthday Robby. I pray that you have a great birthday!

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Nov 13, 2024 at 4:42 PM

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Nov 10, 2024 at 9:05 AM

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Happy belated birthday Sara. I trust you enjoyed the day!

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Happy birthday Lin!

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Nov 05, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Happy birthday David!!

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Nov 01, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Happy "83" Bo!!!!!

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Oct 31, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Happy birthday Sherry!