1/3/20
By: Jenny Gregory (TMU)
Bucky Kennedy- Photo Jenny Gregory
(Cleveland)- Truett McConnell University (TMU) announces Evangelist Bucky Kennedy as
Campus Pastor to begin Spring semester 2020.
“Our TMU family recognized earlier this academic year the incredible need of a
campus pastor,” said TMU President Dr. Emir Caner.” The position will reach
those on-campus–staff and students–who need a word of encouragement and
who need spiritual counsel.”
Since 1983, Kennedy has been involved in global, national, state, and local
ministries from youth ministry to senior church pastor to evangelism and global
missions. His involvement with the Southern Baptist Convention afforded him the
opportunity to serve on numerous committees and as president of the Georgia
Baptist Convention from 2008-2009.
In 2016, Kennedy founded Bucky Kennedy Ministries, an evangelical organization,
traveling to churches and local organizations, participating in events, conferences
and revivals. Kennedy has also served on TMU’s Board of Trustees and spoken
numerous times for the university’s weekly chapel service.
“I’m confident that the administration, faculty, and staff of TMU share my burden
for the next generation,” said Kennedy. “I’m asking God to raise up an army of
young men and women to use in ministry positions and marketplace missionaries
to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in the way they live and the way they talk.”
“This is a new adventure for me,” Kennedy said. “There is so much I have to learn,
and that really excites me.”
President Caner expressed the university’s appreciation for the Georgia Baptist
Mission Board as they fund the new position. “The kindness of the Georgia Baptist
Mission Board in funding this position will bless our campus through a healthier
environment, stronger retention, and more men and women coming to faith in
Christ.”
“I believe being a part of what God is doing at Truett McConnell excites me,” said
Kennedy. “I pray God will raise up a generation from the TMU student body that
will love Jesus deeply, obey Him completely, and defend the faith fearlessly.”
