In this November 1973 sermon, Dr. Owens notes the chaos, worry and discomfort in the outside world. Vietnam was winding down painfully and Watergate was ramping up. Vice President Agnew had just resigned. Charlotte was into its second year of forced busing and there was a national energy crisis, complete with lines at the gas pumps. People were afraid. Owens reminded the Congregation that what will get them through this time is to remember that they are part of an “Unshakable Kingdom.” It’s a message that is as relevant in 2018 as it was in 1973.

Gene Owens preached this sermon, his last before his retirement, on June 28, 1992. It was his swan song after 23 years as Senior Minister of Myers Park Baptist Church. He states that he started at our church with “a title and a task” and the he “ended with love.” His focus is on relationships and, in particular, God’s resurrectional relationship.

DICK CORNWELL - Our second Sr. Minister, Dr. Carlyle Marney, was an internationally known theologian and preacher renowned for his prophetic voice. He also had a wicked sense of humor as this story told by Dick Cornwell illustrates...

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BARBARA HERRING – While on a business trip, my father happened to be seated next to a gentleman (Dr. George Heaton) while traveling. They became engaged in conversation and Dr. Heaton (then a Senior Minister at MPBC) invited my father to come to hear him speak. My parents were impressed with Dr. Heaton and the Church in general, and decided to start coming to the Church in spite of the 12-15 mile journey from their home.