Comments on: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF A GIANT http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/ The online connection to Clayton King Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:52:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Walker http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-28 Walker Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:35:11 +0000 http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-28 Any tips for a youngin bout how to find a mentor? I'd love to have one but don't know where to start. Its hard to not to feel like you're imposing on someone. Any tips for a youngin bout how to find a mentor? I’d love to have one but don’t know where to start. Its hard to not to feel like you’re imposing on someone.

]]> By: Chris Hogan http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-27 Chris Hogan Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:41:48 +0000 http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-27 Hey Clayton, Great blog about your childhood pastor! My son, Brian, has also been called at a young age to spread God's word. His youth pastor, Daryl Sutherland @ Southbrook, gives him the same time, support and confidence that your pastor did! I thank God everyday for pastors that take the time to mentor and raise up young lions! What a blessing! Hey Clayton,

Great blog about your childhood pastor! My son, Brian, has also been called at a young age to spread God’s word. His youth pastor, Daryl Sutherland @ Southbrook, gives him the same time, support and confidence that your pastor did! I thank God everyday for pastors that take the time to mentor and raise up young lions! What a blessing!

]]> By: Reg Alexander http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-26 Reg Alexander Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:33:42 +0000 http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-26 One of the strongest evidences of the validity of our faith is the intangible power of the Spirit that reaches through the lives of others to anchor us deeper into Himself. Thanks, Clayton, for reminding me of the giants that the Lord has used to lift me up so I could see Him better. Love ya, Bubba! -Reg One of the strongest evidences of the validity of our faith is the intangible power of the Spirit that reaches through the lives of others to anchor us deeper into Himself.

Thanks, Clayton, for reminding me of the giants that the Lord has used to lift me up so I could see Him better. Love ya, Bubba! -Reg

]]> By: Pastor Mike Padgett http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-24 Pastor Mike Padgett Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:25:24 +0000 http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-24 Clayton, Great homage to an "old preacher"! I too am getting old. I just turned 56 and have been in ministry for 38 years. I have built my life into many young men and women through the years and am still doing it. I hope some of the other "old heads" like me will read your comments and take heed. I can claim some twenty or more "disciples" now serving in many capacities here and abroad. What a blessing to see them blossom for the Lord. Keep up the good work. Our kids are at camp about every summer. I haven't been but have thought about it. God bless. Clayton,
Great homage to an “old preacher”! I too am getting old. I just turned 56 and have been in ministry for 38 years. I have built my life into many young men and women through the years and am still doing it.
I hope some of the other “old heads” like me will read your comments and take heed. I can claim some twenty or more “disciples” now serving in many capacities here and abroad.
What a blessing to see them blossom for the Lord.
Keep up the good work. Our kids are at camp about every summer. I haven’t been but have thought about it. God bless.

]]> By: Dennis Hester http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-23 Dennis Hester Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:56:02 +0000 http://claytonking.com/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-a-giant/#comment-23 PTL for Rev. Skinner. What a supportive man of God. Metaphorically speaking Clayton, as long as you preach, Rev. Skinner will never die. And all of those who respond faithfully to the call to preach under your spiritual influence and ministry will be benefiting from the unselfish, dedicated ministry of Rev. Skinner. Rev. Richard C. Walden my first pastor was such a mentor to me. I'll never forget as a newly 19 year old Christian I was struggling with the call to preach. I asking many questions, having doubts about this call and really trying to make sense of the call that God had laid on my heart. I was following Rev. Walden into the educational part of our church when he stopped, turned around and looked at me and said, "Denny, if you can do anything else besides preach and be happy, then do it, but if you can't do anything else and be happy, you had better preach." That statement helped me to "turn a corn" in my faith and obedience to God. I knew then, that I would never be happy unless I tried, even as a high school drop out uneducated and green in my faith, I knew to be happy and obedient to God I must answer His call to preach. Rev. Walden supported and mentored me through my days at Gardner-Webb College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and until I was called to be pastor of my first church, Jonesboro Baptist in Nelson County, Virginia, the home state of Rev. Walden. He died of a massive heart attach in his early 40s, but I am still benefitting from his unselfish mentoring till this day. Thank God for ministers like Rev. Skinner and Rev. Walden who take the time to encourage and guide young ministers along the way. May God continue to bless the ministry that He has given you Clayton. Dennis Hester, Shelby, NC. PTL for Rev. Skinner. What a supportive man of God. Metaphorically speaking Clayton, as long as you preach, Rev. Skinner will never die. And all of those who respond faithfully to the call to preach under your spiritual influence and ministry will be benefiting from the unselfish, dedicated ministry of Rev. Skinner.

Rev. Richard C. Walden my first pastor was such a mentor to me. I’ll never forget as a newly 19 year old Christian I was struggling with the call to preach. I asking many questions, having doubts about this call and really trying to make sense of the call that God had laid on my heart. I was following Rev. Walden into the educational part of our church when he stopped, turned around and looked at me and said, “Denny, if you can do anything else besides preach and be happy, then do it, but if you can’t do anything else and be happy, you had better preach.” That statement helped me to “turn a corn” in my faith and obedience to God. I knew then, that I would never be happy unless I tried, even as a high school drop out uneducated and green in my faith, I knew to be happy and obedient to God I must answer His call to preach.

Rev. Walden supported and mentored me through my days at Gardner-Webb College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and until I was called to be pastor of my first church, Jonesboro Baptist in Nelson County, Virginia, the home state of Rev. Walden. He died of a massive heart attach in his early 40s, but I am still benefitting from his unselfish mentoring till this day. Thank God for ministers like Rev. Skinner and Rev. Walden who take the time to encourage and guide young ministers along the way.

May God continue to bless the ministry that He has given you Clayton.
Dennis Hester, Shelby, NC.

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