Making disciples who Make disciples

At Sunnyside we are blessed to have our staff lead and train others to fulfill the great commission of Jesus Christ. Our staff would love to connect with you and pray for you anyway they can. These are the leaders of our church, and we praise the Lord for their commitment to His ministry.

“For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.”

- 1 Corinthians 12:12 NASB

OUR STAFF

 

Dr. Bill Sims

Pastor

Dr. Sims is a husband, father, grandfather, and Pastor who loves preaching GOD’S Holy Word. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy, who he has known since they were in the church nursery together. Dr. Sims and Nancy have two blessed adult children and three precious grandchildren. 

Dr. Sims received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Psychology from Union University, Jackson, TN., a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA. He has served as a senior Pastor since 1986. He also has served as an adjunct/guest lecturer at Belmont College and Blue Mountain College with an emphasis on preaching and evangelism. He has also been a contributor for Lifeway publications. 

Dr. Sims believes that the Holy Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and inexhaustible Word of GOD. He believes that the gift of salvation is available to all. He believes in the death, burial and resurrection of our LORD and Savior. 

In his spare time, Dr. Sims enjoys spending time with his family, yard work, being active outdoors and reading. His life verse is

“But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and HIS righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 

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