R.G. Lee Society of Fellows

An integral part of the Center is the R. G. Lee Society of Fellows Program whose purpose is to enhance and encourage the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Upon invitation, a pastor builds a sermon from the resources of the R. G. Lee Library. The sermon is published by the Center and distributed to West Tennessee pastors.

The R. G. Lee Center Papers in Christian Ministry

Fall 2004

Dr. Steve Gaines - God's Wake-up Call - Joel 2:12-17

Dr. Marvin Cameron - American Idols - Matthew 4:1-11

Spring 2004

Dr. Dan Summerlin - The Secret to Winning the World to Christ - 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Dr. Ted Traylor - A Song of Victory - 1 Timothy 1:17

Dr. Thom Rainer - What Price Evangelism? - Acts 9:26-30

Fall 2003

Dr. Glenn Weekley - Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Dr. James Merritt - Pastoral Leadership in a Postmodern World - 2 Timothy 4

Spring 2003

Dr. Vann Kissell - Pastoring A Church Can Be Hazardous To Your Health - 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Dr. Roger D. Willmore - The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Philippians 2:5-11

Dr. Ray Newcomb - Are We Fishing or Fighting? - Luke 5:1-11

Fall 2002

Dr. Danny Sinquefiled - The Church's Finest Hour - Acts 11:19-26

Dr. Michael Adams - Wonderful Words for Weary Warriors - Galatians 6:9-10

Dr. Kevin Shrum - Open for Error - 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5 (NIV)

Spring 2002

Dr. Ernest “Skip” Parvin - When God Gives a Grade - 1 Corinthians 4:1-16
Dr. Dennis Trull - Impression or Impact? - 1 Samuel 12-13
Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey - Lord, I Believe! - Mark 9:23-24
Rev. Chuck Williams - Overcoming Temptation - Matthew 4:1-11
Rev. Stan G. Smith - What Makes a True Disciple? - John 1:35-42
Dr. Paul E. Williams - Four Men Witnessing Through Creative Obedience - Mark 2:1-12

Fall 2001

Dr. Al Hodges - Your Church -- A Global Priority Church - Matthew 28:18-20
Dr. James Merritt - What Church Is All About - Psalm 100
Dr. Herbert Hester - Love Assumes the Best - 1 Corinthians 13:7

Spring 2001

Tim McGehee - Laws for Effective Leadership - Mark 10:35-45
Dr. Roger Freeman - Putting the Miracle Back Into Ministry - 2 Kings 6:1-7
Dr. Greg McFadden - Harvesting an Unseeded Generation - Romans 1:16

Dr. Jack May - Apples of Gold - Proverbs 25:11

Fall 2000

Dr. Jerry Winfield - Until He Comes - 2 Peter 3:10-18
Brent Seals - Preaching in Trying Times - 2 Timothy 4

Spring 2000

Dr. Mike Shaw - A Godly Woman - Proverbs 31:10-31
Dr. Larry Gilmore - An Encouragement That Never Fails - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Dr. Don McCulley - For the Love of Preaching - 2 Corinthians 5:9-21
Dr. Kevin Ezell - Keeping Your Heart Clean and Your Hands Dirty - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Dr. Chuck Frazier - Going Outside - Hebrews 13:11-14

Fall 1999

Dr. W. H. Sims, III - Soldiers in the Savior's Service - II Timothy 2:3-4; 4:7-8
Rev. Paul Veazey - Managing Your Estate - Ephesians 5:16

Spring 1999

Dr. Matt Tomlin - Three Things God Will Do For You - Genesis 3:8-9, John 3:16

Rev. Fred Ward - The Qualities of Godly Leadership - I Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV

Dr. Phillip Jett - Great Is The Lord - John 1:1-15

Dr. Bill Oakley - Preach the Word in Power - II Timothy 4:1-5

Fall 1998

Dr. Joe McIntire - Victory in Adversity - Hebrews 12:1-3
Dr. Jere Phillips - What Will They Hear? - Romans 10:8-17
Dr. Ernest E. James - Who Is Your Theophilus? - Acts 1:1-2, Luke 1:1-4
Dr. John Adams - The God of the Storms - Luke 9:22-25, John 16:33
Dr. Phil Glisson - The Evangelistic Preacher - Ezekiel 2:1 - 10

Spring 1998

Dr. Walter Jackson - Searching For A New Normal
Rev. Jerry Massey - The Christian Grace of Forgiving - Matthew 18:21-35
Dr. Hoyt Wilson - Jesus, The Miracle Worker - John 2:1-11

Fall 1997

Rev. Robert E Connerley - The Ministry of the Minister - Acts 6:1-7
Jerry Drace - The Work of the Evangelist
Dr. Roger "Sing" Oldham - Called To Complete The Course - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Spring 1997

Dr. Roy Graves - Making Tough Decisions Is Tough - Joel 3:14

The purpose of the R. G. Lee Center for Christian Ministry is to encourage and enhance the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please refer any suggestions to Dr. David Dockery, President or Greg Thornbury, Dean of the School of Christian Studies, Union University, Jackson, TN 38305.