Kenneth Lynn Stapleton
Pastor of Huntingdon
Missionary Baptist Church

Born Again: On A Thursday night in 1969
Place: Bethel Baptist Church in
Toledo, Ohio
Age: 19

My Testimony

I was raised in a Christian home and was taken to church all of my life. I became deeply convicted of my sins at age ten and I went to the altar for prayer repeatedly for many years, but did not find any relief from the guilt of sin. One Thursday in 1969, Nan (my wife to be) asked me to take her to a revival at her friend's church. I was angry and did not want to go, but I consented to take her. That night I felt a greater conviction than ever before. When the service ended, I spoke to the evangelist and explained my condition. He asked if I would like to pray for my salvation and I said yes. After praying silently for a few moments, the minister stopped me and asked me if I was ashamed of God. When I answered no, he suggested that I pray aloud. It was at that moment that I realized I was ashamed of God. I cried out in prayer, "Oh God, save me!" Immediately the burden of sin was gone and the most wonderful peace washed over me. I was finally saved.

"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in who they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" [Romans 10:13 through 15]

Bro. Lynn Stapleton is married to Nan Stapleton and they are the parents of one son, Kenneth (Kenny).
Bro. Stapleton is active in many community benevolent organizations, such as the Huntingdon Ministerial Alliance and the Project Help Committee. He is also an active member of other civic organization in Huntingdon. Twice monthly he conducts worship service at LifeCare of Bruceton-Hollow Rock, a nursing home and he is one of the Chaplains at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon.

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