Pastor Bart Spencer
Senior Pastor
Pastor's Biography:
1982 - Pastor Spencer married his High School sweetheart, the former Suzan Davis of Bethany, IL, May 29, 1982. Pastor and Sue have 4 children and (as of 2020) they have 20 grandchildren.
1982-1991 - Spent 9 years in the USAF. In November 1984, while stationed at Grissom AFB, IN and after reading "God's Simple Plan of Salvation," Pastor placed his faith in Christ for forgiveness of his sins.
1995-1997 - Moved to Morrisonville, IL where he was installed as the Assistant Pastor to L.E. Hunter.
1997-Present - Pastor Spencer, Sue, and their 4 children were used of God to organize the Landmark Baptist Church of Holland, MI August 1, 1997. At the 6th anniversary the name was changed to Lighthouse Baptist Church (LBC).
His Educational Biography Is As Follows:
-1980 Graduate of Bethany HS, Bethany, IL.
-1990 Recipient of the John L. Levitow Award from NCO Leadership School, Ellsworth, AFB, Rapid City, SD. This award is presented to the top graduate of each class.
-1990 While stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT, he spent his lunch hours taking courses through Mountain States Baptist College (MSBC)
-1991 He separated from the USAF and became a full time student at MSBC
-1995 Pastor graduated with honors from MSBC
-2006 Earned Bible Institute Degree from FBI, Monroe, LA
-2015 Masters of Ministry, Baptist College of America, Kokomo, IN
-2018 Awarded a Doctor of Divinity through Midwestern Baptist College and Seminary, Orion, MI.
Under Pastor Spencer's direction LBC has long been known for its encouraging spirit and giving. As of 2020 over $1.7 million has been given to worldwide evangelization.
