A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor Ronald W. Henderson, Pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Spartanburg, and to congratulate him upon the twentieth anniversary of his service to the Mt. Nebo congregation and to the Spartanburg community.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Pastor Ronald Henderson will be honored for two decades of meaningful service to Mt. Nebo Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18, 2025; and

 

Whereas, the guest pastor will be R. J. Williams who will lead the church in worship to God in thanksgiving for sending Pastor Henderson to lead Mt. Nebo. A celebratory meal will follow the service; and

 

Whereas, Pastor Henderson graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1972 and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from South Carolina State University in 1976. He prepared for service in ministry by earning a degree in theology from M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University in 2008; and

 

Whereas, he began serving Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in May of 2005, and his first sermon was especially memorable because it was given on Mother's Day. With twenty years of service, Pastor Henderson is the longest serving pastor of Mt. Nebo in its history of nearly a century; and

 

Whereas, during his tenure as pastor, he has baptized well over a thousand people and has led countless lives to salvation through his ability to preach the Good News clearly and to spread not only God's Word, but also God's love, to the people; and

 

Whereas, the church has grown in size from ten members to over three hundred members under Pastor Henderson's leadership. His love for people and boldness for the Lord has truly transformed Mt. Nebo Baptist Church; and

 

Whereas, together with his beloved wife of nearly forty-five years, Catherine Henderson, he has reared two fine daughters, Keri Norris and Bethany Henderson. He has been blessed with the affection of two loving grandchildren, Karlee Norris and Alton Norris Jr.; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the meaningful service that Ronald Henderson has devoted to his congregation, to his God, and to the Spartanburg community for two decades, and the members wish him many more years of fruitful service at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Ronald W. Henderson, Pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Spartanburg, and congratulate him upon the twentieth anniversary of his service to the Mt. Nebo congregation and to the Spartanburg community.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor Ronald W. Henderson.

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