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Christ, and his study of the W in his 45 years in the ministry.
Dr. Don Hattaway:
foundation upon which that passion is built.
ord of God is the
“I count it a privilege to study and teach the W
“The greatest reward of my ministry was most
certainly leading people to Christ,”
Being submissive to the call of God
of God,” said Dr. Hattaway. “Having the
ord
remembers. “But in addition, I thoroughly enjoyed
Thompson
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opportunity to open the W
just getting to know people. I wanted them to
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from it on a daily basis knowing I might be able
ord and gain wisdom
know that they always had a friend who was there
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to influence a non-believer and strengthen a
fellow believer
for them.”
As a student at B
same time is truly one of the greatest rewards of
’s relationship with God at the
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-Parker College,
rewton
my ministry.”
at Brewton-Parker Junior College for his
native of Ailey, Rev. Thompson credits his time
Don Hattaway
Dr. inspiration to serve others. His relationship with
gat
('88)
Not only has God called Dr
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and experience he
hered the knowledge
His flock, but to lead BPC’
. Hattaway to shepherd
would need to touch
position that Dr. Hattaway does not take lightly
s Board of Trustees, a
.
played a significant part in shaping the type of
. R.L. Robinson, president from 1941 to 1946,
the world through
music, his intended
“As a student at Brewton-Parker
minister he would become.
career field. However
from only one perspective,” Dr
, I saw the college
while Dr
,
“Now, as a
. Hattaway added.
“I had a tremendous respect for Rev
learning one thing, God was preparing him for
. Hattaway was
college to operate ef
Trustee, I see what’
fectively
s required for the
said
. Robinson,”
another – something that would include much
different from my days as a student. Having a
, which is totally
Parker at the time. He meant a lot to me.”
Thompson. “He was the spirit of Brewton-
more than treble and bass clefs, quarter and half
part in the decision-making process and leading
notes. God was preparing him to be a shepherd
the board that makes those decisions for the
As a student, Rev
both for His church and for Brewton-Parker.
college is truly a humbling feeling.”
all aspects of the junior college; the two most
. Thompson was very active in
recognized were being president of the student
Presently serving as Senior Pastor of
Dr
body and serving as editor of the Coronet.
Baptist Church in Cartersville and Chairman of
Tabernacle
the former Sonia “Sonny” Marie Strickland (’94).
. Hattaway is married to another BPC alumnus,
the Board of
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Following his time at Brewton-Parker
Dr. Hattaway is quick to acknowledge his
Trustees of Brewton-Parker College,
(9), Daniel (8), and
ogether the couple has three children: Nathan
Anna Lane (5).
Thompson received a degree in Religion with a
, Rev.
minor in English from Mercer University
experiences as a student in BPC's Music Division
played an important role in shaping him into the
Regardless of what position he may hold at his
began his ministry in south Georgia by serving at
. He then
leader he is today.
alma mater
churches in Wheeler and Dodge counties. He
today’s student succeed at Brewton-Parker will
, Dr. Hattaway’s passion to see eventually graduated from Southeastern Baptist
“Some of my fondest memories of Brewton-
never change.
Theological Seminary in W
Carolina, and served churches in North Carolina
ake Forest, North
Parker are the friends I met and the experiences
we shared together
“I want today’
and Georgia before retiring in 1990.
“The most influential experience was my
,” Dr. Hattaway remembers.
experiences I had while attending Brewton-
s students to have the same great
involvement in the Concert Choir
Parker College,” said Dr
Since retirement, Rev
meet everyday with fellow students to sing
. Being able to
reason alone, Brewton-Parker will have my
. Hattaway. “For that
in supply and interim work in middle-Georgia
. Thompson has been active
praises to the Lord and minister to others in song
continuous support.”
churches. Presently he serves Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church in Monroe County.
was a true worship experience for me.” Currently living in Forsyth, Rev
Dr
Stanley
. Hattaway is thankful for Ms. Hildegard
Rev. Alec Thompson:
spending time with his wife, the former Ernestine
. Thompson enjoys
Prescott, and their four children, six
current consultant to the president for external
, former chair of the music division and
relations, for her leadership of the choir during
Ministering with friendship
grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
that time.
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“Hildegard Stanley was an excellent leader
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Dr. Hattaway
,” said
Mrs. Alec
. and
to make the Music Division successful and was
. “She knew what needed to be done
determined to see the choir be a vital area of
This photo is
Thompson today.
ministry for the college.”
from the 1945
Brewton-
After earning a Bachelor of Music Education
Parker College
degree from Brewton-Parker
Coronet.
to fulfill God’
, Dr. Hattaway began
degree in Ministry from New Orleans Baptist
s call on his life and pursued a
Theological Seminary
master and doctoral degrees.
, where he earned his
Now in his twenty-third year of ministry
Hattaway has a passion for leading people to
, Dr.
Rev
for people. Never was that love shown more than
. Alec Thompson (’45) has always had a love
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