Bates Report
Jerry and Paula Bates: Jerry attended Freed-Hardeman University and Mississippi State University. After beginning preaching, he earned his MAR from Harding Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, TN. He has been preaching for 25 years, working with churches in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Since 2007 Jerry and Paula have been working with World Evangelism in Winona, MS, associated with the late J.C. Choate and his wife, Betty. He serves as Associate Editor of The Voice of Truth International, and Paula also works daily in the office, serving as the bookkeeper. In addition to printing and distributing vast amounts of literature, World Evangelism sponsors many TV/radio programs and Bible schools, primarily in India. Jerry and Paula make 3-4 mission trips each year, working with the TV speakers, Bible schools, and national coworkers. Jerry’s passion is teaching in Bible schools, and he also serves as instructor in some Bear Valley Bible Institute’s extension schools. In 2014 he has taught courses in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Nepal, Myanmar and India. , working with churches in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Since 2007 Jerry and Paula have been working with World Evangelism in Winona, MS, associated with the late J.C. Choate and his wife, Betty. He serves as Associate Editor of The Voice of Truth International, and Paula also works daily in the office, serving as the bookkeeper. In addition to printing and distributing vast amounts of literature, World Evangelism sponsors many TV/radio programs and Bible schools, primarily in India. Jerry and Paula make 3-4 mission trips each year, working with the TV speakers, Bible schools, and national coworkers.
Jerry’s passion is teaching in Bible schools, and he also serves as instructor in some Bear Valley Bible Institute’s extension schools. In 2018 he has taught courses in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Nepal, Myanmar and India.