NAME: Nunn, Larry G.

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SOURCE: TO HIGHER GROUND: A BIOGRAPHY OF HIGH SHOAL BAPTISTCHURCH by: Garland A. Hendricks (286.175691/H38)

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In June, 1968, Rev. Biggerstaff began hisservice as pastor of High Shoal Baptist Church.During his ministry much was accomplishedspiritually and ~aterially. Under his leadership,the church formed a strong outreach and visitationprogram. Much growth came as a result of thisconcern for the unchurched. In a spirit of unity,the Sanctuary was remodeled and a new porch wasbuilt on the front of the church.

At the Memorial Day Service in May, 1981,Rev. Biggerstaff made the following statementconcerning his coming to High Shoal BaptistChurch: "God truly got us together. He wasdefinitely in the leadership role."

After serving 4 1/2 years at High ShoalBaptist Church, Rev. Biggerstaff accepted the callas pastor of the Oakdale Baptist Church in RockHill, SC. His service there covered a period of 71/2 years. During this time he also ministered aspart-time chaplain to the in-mates at CatawbaPre-release Center in Rock Hill.

Rev. and Mrs. Biggerstaff now make their homeat Route 1, Forest City.

LARRY G. NUNN1974-1976

Larry G. Nunn was born on July 13, 1948, inRock Hill, SC. He is the son of Henry Grady andMary Frances McGuirt Nunn. Rev. Nunn is agraduate of Rock Hill High School and Gardner-WebbCollege, in Boiling Springs. Upon graduation fromGardner-Webb, he received a B. A. degree inBiblical Languages and Literature. In August,1969, Rev. Nunn was baptized into the fellowshipof Eastview Baptist Church in Rock Hill by theRev. Arthur Collum. Three years later, in 1972,Eastview also licensed and then ordained him tothe Gospel ministry.

Rev. Nunn married Voneva Allen of Rock Hill.Two sons, Kevin and Jason, were born into theirhome.

After resigning from the Gilkey BaptistChurch outside of Rutherfordton, Rev. Nunn

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accepted the pastorate of HigChurch in August, 1974. Thefamily to live in the new HigChurch parsonage. Church memattendance continued to increNunn's ministry.

At the 150th AnniversayRev. Nunn said, "A church canpastor. I'm so thankful forShoal Baptist Church made in

In addition to High ShoaNunn has also served as pastoBaptist Church in King's MounPastor of the Second Baptist

paul T. Brock was born iRev. and Mrs. J. A. Brock, we"Daddy" Brock. Rev. Brock grSchool in Caroleen, in 1936.

On January 14, 1937, heScoggin of Spindale. Their hthree children - James A., WiPaula Kay.

Rev. Brock was ordainedSpencer Baptist Church in Spiis a graduate of Gardner-WebbUniversity. In 1947, he receDivini t y deg ree from 'Southe rnSeminary in Louisville, Kentu

Rev. Brock began his minBaptist Church in December, 1leadership, the church builtfellowship building and complparsonage. A remodeling proconducted during this time.

Before coming to High SRev. Brock pastored the foIlLavonia, ne~r Cliffside; GreRutherfordton; Locust Hill,Mill, Marion; Marietta StreeSouthside, Mooresville; Reed

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, Rev. Biggerstaff began hisof High Shoal Baptist Church.y much was accomplishedteria11y. Under his leadership,a strong outreach and visitationwth came as a result of thischurched. In a spirit of unity,remodeled and a new porch wasof the church.

a1 Day Service in May, 1981,ade the following statementing to High Shoal Baptisty got us together. He wasleadership role."4 1/2 years at High Shoal

v. Biggerstaff accepted the callakdale Baptist Church in Rockvice there covered a period of 7this time he also ministered asto the in-mates at Catawbain Rock Hill.Biggerstaff now make their homeCity.

ARRY G. NUNN1974-1976

was born on July 13, 1948, inis the son of Henry Grady andt Nunn. Rev. Nunn is a11 High School and Gardner-WebbSprings. Upon graduation from

ceived a B. A. degree inand Literature. In Augustbaptized into the fellowshipChurch in Rock Hill by theThree years later, in 1972,

sed and then ordained him to

ied Voneva Allen of Rock Hill.Jason, were born into their

g from the Gilkey Baptistutherfordton, Rev. Nunn

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accepted the pastorate of High Shoal BaptistChurch in August, 1974. The Nunn's were the firstfamily to live in the new High Shoal BaptistChurch parsonage. Church membership andattendance continued to increase during Rev.Nunn's ministry.At the IS0th Anniversay Celebration in 1981,Rev. Nunn said, "A church can make or break itspastor. I'm so thankful for the good points HighShoal Baptist Church made in my life."

In addition to High Shoal and Gilkey, Rev.Nunn has also served as pastor of the OakviewBaptist Church in King's Mountain and as AssociatePastor of the Second Bapti~t Church in Shelby.

PAUL T. BROCK1976-1979

Paul T. Brock was born in Laurens, SC, to theRev. and Mrs. J. A. Brock, well-known to many as"Daddy" Brock. Rev. Brock graduated from Tri-HighSchool in Caroleen, in 1936.

On January 14, 1937, he married GladysScoggin of Spindale. Their home was blessed withthree children - James A., William Talmadge, andPaula Kay.Rev. Brock was ordained into the ministry atSpencer Baptist Church in Spindale, in 1939.· Heis a graduate of Gardner-Webb College and FurmanUniversity. In 1947, he received his Bachelor ofDivinity degree from 'southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rev. Brock began his ministry at High ShoalBaptist Church in December, 1976. Under hisleadership, the church built a much-neededfellowship building and completed payment on theparsonage. A remodeling program was alsoconducted during this time.

Before coming to High Shoal Baptist Church,Rev. Brock pastored the following churches:Lavonia near Cliffside; Green Hill,Rutherf~rdton; Locust Hill, Greenville, SC; CrossMill, Marion; Marietta Street, Gastonia;southside, Mooresville; Reedy Fork, Greensboro;

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