Guest Blog: Robert Newman
Born and
raised in San Antonio, Ernest Alvarez showed an early interest in
music, singing in his middle and high school choirs. He studied
electronics at San Antonio College, served a tour in the Army, and
worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone from 1974 until his retirement
in March 2009.
On June
17, 1976 Ernest committed his life Jesus Christ at Lakeview Baptist
Church under the ministry of Pastor Johnny Hutchins and later joined
First Mexican Fundamental Baptist Church, where met met Bertha. They
were married in 1979.
His
early ministry involved driving the church bus and teaching
children's Sunday School. Later, he would lead worship at Pyron
Avenue Baptist and Hot Wells Baptist Church. In 2008 he joined
Baptist Temple where he was ordained a deacon and is currently
attending Stephen Ministry Training. At BT Ernest has sung in the
choir, played in the praise band and worked the sound board among
other ministries.
Recently,
Ernest was elected chairman of the board of directors of KBIB,
a-Spanish-language Christian Radio Station in San Antonio. This
reflects an entrepreneurial spirit that has led Ernest to start a
graphic arts business and a Spanish language Christian book store.
Ernest
believes that being a deacon fulfills his desire to help people in
times of need and appreciates how Baptist Temple encourages and
empowers people to serve. "I like the fact that there are so
many opportunities to join in different ministries to serve the
church and the community,” he said.
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