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Dr. Clayton (Cal) Lord grew up in nearby
Colchester, Connecticut and graduated from
UCONN with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Degree in Sociology and a minor in Human
Development and family Relations. He went
on to receive his Master of Divinity Degree
from Andover Newton Theological School in
1984 and went back to Andover Newton for
his Doctor of Ministry in 1996.
Dr. Lord was called to serve the Cross Mills
Baptist Church in Charlestown, Rhode Island
in September 1983 and served there for two
years. In 1985 he was ordained by the First
Baptist Church of Lebanon, Connecticut and
shortly afterwards he came to us. In
October of this year he will become the
longest standing Pastor of our church
passing Rev. John Sterry (1800-1823.)
In 1998 Dr. Lord's The Church Newsletter
Handbook was published by Judson Press.
In 2003 his "Weekly Pastoral Epistles"
became a regular feature in the Norwich
Bulletin as part of the "Spirit Page" on
Saturdays. In 2007 he published his second
book, a collection of sermons entitled, God is
Rock Solid, through CSS Publishing.
Recently he started publishing his own blog.
Check it out and read a thought for the day.
Dr. Lord is a sports enthusiast and that has
spilled over into his ministry at the church.
We now support a softball team, a bowling
league, an annual golf outing, and two to
three youth basketball teams as part of our
outreach efforts.
Cal lives in Norwich and he and his wife,
Lori, have been married twenty eight years
and have three lovely daughters, Rebecca,
Sarah and Rachel.
He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in
Brooklyn, Connecticut. He is an active
member, and past President, of the Norwich
Rotary Club. He is a Corporator of the W.W.
Backus Hospital. He is a past President of the
American Baptist Churches of Connecticut
and a past Senator to the National Minister's
Council of the ABCUSA. He also works as a
staff member of the American Baptist
Churches of Connecticut encouraging
pastors and congregations in Southeastern
Connecticut
He is an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and
has a nice collection of memorabilia that he
has built over his years in Norwich.
Colchester, Connecticut and graduated from
UCONN with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Degree in Sociology and a minor in Human
Development and family Relations. He went
on to receive his Master of Divinity Degree
from Andover Newton Theological School in
1984 and went back to Andover Newton for
his Doctor of Ministry in 1996.
Dr. Lord was called to serve the Cross Mills
Baptist Church in Charlestown, Rhode Island
in September 1983 and served there for two
years. In 1985 he was ordained by the First
Baptist Church of Lebanon, Connecticut and
shortly afterwards he came to us. In
October of this year he will become the
longest standing Pastor of our church
passing Rev. John Sterry (1800-1823.)
In 1998 Dr. Lord's The Church Newsletter
Handbook was published by Judson Press.
In 2003 his "Weekly Pastoral Epistles"
became a regular feature in the Norwich
Bulletin as part of the "Spirit Page" on
Saturdays. In 2007 he published his second
book, a collection of sermons entitled, God is
Rock Solid, through CSS Publishing.
Recently he started publishing his own blog.
Check it out and read a thought for the day.
Dr. Lord is a sports enthusiast and that has
spilled over into his ministry at the church.
We now support a softball team, a bowling
league, an annual golf outing, and two to
three youth basketball teams as part of our
outreach efforts.
Cal lives in Norwich and he and his wife,
Lori, have been married twenty eight years
and have three lovely daughters, Rebecca,
Sarah and Rachel.
He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in
Brooklyn, Connecticut. He is an active
member, and past President, of the Norwich
Rotary Club. He is a Corporator of the W.W.
Backus Hospital. He is a past President of the
American Baptist Churches of Connecticut
and a past Senator to the National Minister's
Council of the ABCUSA. He also works as a
staff member of the American Baptist
Churches of Connecticut encouraging
pastors and congregations in Southeastern
Connecticut
He is an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and
has a nice collection of memorabilia that he
has built over his years in Norwich.
Pastor Lord is a former President of ABCCONN and
is currently working along side our Executive
Minister, Rev. Judy Allbee as an area minister for
churches in the SUNL Association.
is currently working along side our Executive
Minister, Rev. Judy Allbee as an area minister for
churches in the SUNL Association.
Sometimes the adults enjoy
the Children's Moments
during worship more than the
kids!
the Children's Moments
during worship more than the
kids!
Dr. Cal Lord and April Rezendes represented our
congregation in the annual Way of the Cross
procession on Good Friday.
congregation in the annual Way of the Cross
procession on Good Friday.
Our Pastor Is A Judson Press Author
On December 20, 1997 Judson Press released The Church Newsletter Handbook. The book provides a how to guide
for newsletter writers and editors. "It is set up like a cookbook for newsletter writers," emphasizes the Pastor.
Short chapters enable a variety of readers at different skill levels to access the topics in which they are most
interested.
The book came out of the Pastor's own interest in putting together a good newsletter for our church. Although it is
written with churches in mind, it is especially useful for anyone wanting to put together a newsletter for their group.
He shares his experience with others and offers numerous suggestions. There are chapters on using fonts and
graphics. There are tips for those doing the writing and those responsible for design and layout. There are ideas for
content and chapters that talk about including photographs and interviews.
A lot of the newsletter examples come from local churches and the photographs are of our people. The book sells for
as low as $11.00 at Amazon.com.
The book is dedicated to Rev. Dr. John Brooks, who got our Pastor interested in computers and showed him how
valuable an asset a newsletter could be in building interest and support for the church's ministry. "In a sense, Rev.
Brook's ministry to the wider church will continue in everyone who reads and uses this book," says Lord. More than
anything, Lord hopes the book will encourage others to take up the task of producing newsletters that people in the
pews will read and enjoy.
On December 20, 1997 Judson Press released The Church Newsletter Handbook. The book provides a how to guide
for newsletter writers and editors. "It is set up like a cookbook for newsletter writers," emphasizes the Pastor.
Short chapters enable a variety of readers at different skill levels to access the topics in which they are most
interested.
The book came out of the Pastor's own interest in putting together a good newsletter for our church. Although it is
written with churches in mind, it is especially useful for anyone wanting to put together a newsletter for their group.
He shares his experience with others and offers numerous suggestions. There are chapters on using fonts and
graphics. There are tips for those doing the writing and those responsible for design and layout. There are ideas for
content and chapters that talk about including photographs and interviews.
A lot of the newsletter examples come from local churches and the photographs are of our people. The book sells for
as low as $11.00 at Amazon.com.
The book is dedicated to Rev. Dr. John Brooks, who got our Pastor interested in computers and showed him how
valuable an asset a newsletter could be in building interest and support for the church's ministry. "In a sense, Rev.
Brook's ministry to the wider church will continue in everyone who reads and uses this book," says Lord. More than
anything, Lord hopes the book will encourage others to take up the task of producing newsletters that people in the
pews will read and enjoy.
Meet Our Pastor -
Dr, Clayton Lord Jr.
Dr, Clayton Lord Jr.
