The Friendly Staff of Chapel Lane Free Will Baptist

Buddy Padgett, Music Director

How long have you been a member of Chapel Lane Free Will Baptist? 19 years
How long have you lived in Searcy? 19 years
Family Members? Wife, Elaine; Children - Desiree and her husband Brandon Carman and their children Kristopher 8, Kayla 4 and Kelsy 1, Cynthia and her husband Spenser Dangerfield, and Katie Padgett.
Hobbies: Genealogy research, working on my computer databases, collecting baseball cards- especially sets from major food companies, restaurants, and such.
What aspect of our church do you enjoy the most? Music and singing, of course! I also enjoy teaching.
What advice would you give to those people needing spiritual enrichment? Daily Bible reading and time set aside for prayer is a must. Followed with dedicated service for God, plus, as Hebrews 10:25 says, "Go to church and fellowship!"
What is your favorite memory of Chapel Lane? It is actually a continuing memory of watching our youth grow up from primary class children to active members themselves. Teaching classes and becoming our future laity.
Do you have a favorite Bible verse to share? I don't know that I have an absolute favorite, but one that gives me comfort in reading is Psalm 5:1-3. I like reading it early mornings.
Who is your hero from the Bible? That would be King David, because if God can use and forgive him with all his failures and weaknesses, then I know without doubt that God can use anyone in His service as long as we are willing to at least try.

Pictured below: Buddy Padgett directly behind the bride, his daughter Cynthia