Craig Ward

Craig Ward has extensive experience in pastoral leadership, currently serving as Senior Pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church since August 2013. Prior to this role, Craig served as Senior Pastor at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church from January 2001 to July 2013 and held pastoral positions at First Baptist Church in Strawberry Plains, TN, and Pigeon Forge, TN, among others. Craig's educational background includes a Doctor of Educational Ministry in Church Administration and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Religious Studies from Carson-Newman College.