Morningside Staff

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Dr. Tony Miller, Senior PastorLarry Carrier, Minister of Music
Dr. Steven Huffman, Assistant PastorJeff Webb, Youth Pastor
Myron Williams, Seniors PastorDr. Jeff Heath, Hospital Pastor
Jon Jezowski, Financial AdministratorArnaldo M. Silva Quiroz, Hispanic Pastor
Dr. John Burnette, Director - Open Door Baptist MissionBruce Rampey, Finance - Open Door Baptist Mission

Dr. John Burnette

Director - Open Door Baptist Mission -

BA in Christian Education, Bob Jones University - 1967
MA in Christian Education, Bob Jones University - 1969
DD from Puerto Rico Baptist College - 2001

Having the privilege of growing up in a Christian home and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior at age six, John was greatly influenced by the many missionaries that regularly visited his church. After entering college with the goal of becoming a civil engineer, the Lord used a summer missionary experience to challenge John for the ministry. In July of 1969, John and his wife Merrianna were accepted for missionary service in Brazil. During a ministry that spanned twenty-four years, they were involved in both church planting and the training of national workers.

In 1993 John accepted the invitation to become director of Open Door Baptist Missions. Besides administrative responsibilities, he has had the opportunity to visit numerous mission fields and to represent the mission in churches, Christian colleges and conferences. His desire is to challenge God's people regarding missions, as well as to encourage and assist those who are serving on the field.