|
 Dr.
Hughes is a native of Chicago, IL; Shirley is from Fairview, NC. They
met while attending Bob Jones University. Marrying in 1970, they stayed
in Greenville after their graduation to serve on the staff of Tabernacle
Baptist Church. For almost a quarter of a century, they served under
Dr. Harold B. Sightler in various capacities. At the time of Dr.
Sightler's death, Dr. Hughes was senior member of his pastoral staff.
Dr. Hughes counts it a great blessing to
have known Dr. Sightler as a pastor, instructor, co-laborer and friend.
Dr. Sightler ordained Brother Hughes into the ministry in 1984. He
bestowed on him an honorary doctorate degree in 1990, and he honored
Brother Hughes by naming him as one of the speakers for his funeral
service, which took place in 1995.
In 1997, Dr. Hughes followed the Lord's
direction and anwered the call to pastor Third Street Baptist Church in
Cordele, Georgia, where he pastored for seven years.
On June 13th he announced his resignation
and his acceptance of God's call into evangelism and mission outreach
full-time. July 18th. 2004, was his final Sunday at Third Street
Baptist Church as pastor.
Please pray for Brother Hughes and Sister
Shirley as they travel the highways for Jesus Christ.
Bio courtesy of
Richard Hughes Ministries |
