Biography
The Rev. Louis E. Spyes, Jr.
Pastor Spyes has served as the Assistant Pastor and Coordinator of Christian
Education & Youth Activities at the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield since
September of 2003. Prior to his current call he served as the pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Titusville (PA) for ten years. He also served as the
pastor of the Somerdale Baptist Church in Somerdale (NJ).
Pastor Spyes is a native of the Philadelphia area, having grown up in
Springfield (Delco), PA. He received his B.S. degree from Drexel University, his M.
Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Th. M. from Westminster
Theological Seminary. He continues to be interested in history and historical
biography.
Pastor Spyes has been interested in denominational affairs and has served in
various official capacities. He has an intense interest in the Baptist family
around the world and has worked with the Baptist World Alliance. He also has
an intense interest in working with young people and has directed summer
encampments. In addition to working with Baptists he has an interest in working
with other evangelical denominations and parachurch organizations, such as
Young Life and The Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Pastor Spyes has a strong desire to see people in Haddonfield and the
surrounding communities come to know Jesus Christ as savior and to see the church of
Jesus Christ be a potent force for godliness in society. He believes that
friendship evangelism is the most effective type of evangelism and wishes to see
each person accept his or her responsibility for building the kingdom.
