Eddie and Pat Trice will be honored Sunday, August 28, in closing the chapter of 42 years as Senior Pastors of South Plains Church. Tim Storey will be ministering for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Connect classes for the entire family will begin at 9:30 a.m. and children’s ministry for newborns through fourth graders will be available during both services. On June 1, 1980, Eddie and Pat Trice started pastoring what was then South Plains Baptist Church. Before this, Pastor Eddie and Ms. Pat had been working as part- time youth ministers and Pastor Eddie was also serving in the capacity of Dean of College Relations at South Plains College. They were youth ministers at the church until May 28, 1980. At this point, they were elected as Interim Pastors. It was decided that Eddie Trice would be made Senior Pastor of South Plains Baptist Church. On December 13, 1981, South Plains Baptist Church was officially became South Plains Church. Dedication services were held that morning with Dr. Walter Axtell preaching the dedication service.
It was at that time, South Plains Church became a fully independent, interdenominational church.
Over the past 42 years South Plains Church has grown physically, numerically, and most importantly spiritually, under the leadership and guidance of Pastors Eddie and Pat Trice.
The future for the South Plains Church congregation is exciting as they will merge with Church on the Rock, based out of Lubbock, under the leadership of Pastor Jackie White and his ministerial team.
Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach and also the Senior Pastor of “The Congregation” Church in Placentia, CA.
“Tim is well known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life,” said Eddie Trice. “From entertainment to executives, celebrities and athletes, to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods throughout the world.”
Storey has visited 75 countries, spoken to millions of people and has published many books, some of which have been translated in multiple languages.
“Tim is gifted at the art of storytelling and encouraging people to live the utmost life God has purposed,” said Pat Trice. “He is not just concerned with motivating and inspiring but is passionate about taking them to new levels of clarity and possibilities.”
With over 30 years in the ministry, Storey has impacted multiple generations with the love and power of God.
Storey has visited cities worldwide on his Life Tour, inspiring people to discover their life again and for many, finding life in Christ for the first time.
He has spoken in South Africa, Kiev Ukraine and London, as well as speaking to smaller groups like the “The Study” in Hollywood.
South Plains Church is located at 1421 Cactus Drive in Levelland.
For more information on this or any other event at South Plains Church please contact the curch office at 806-894-9674 or visit www.southplainschurch.com.