Ministers' Biographical Information

Dennis joined the Brooks family as the Body-Life/Involvement Minister in April 2006.

Body Life Minister

Dennis & Terre Conner

DENNIS: Born in 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC. Graduated from David Lipscomb with a BA in Bible in 1976. Married Terre (Crosslin) in 1975, celebrating our 30th anniversary last June 7. We have a son, Nelson, whom we adopted when he was 10 (he's now 25). Extended ministies include: Carolina Bible Camp (Board of Directors, Week 6 Director), Carolina Christian magazine (Board of Directors, Editor since 1995), Ukraine short term missions (11 trips). Hobbies include: basketball, golf, canoeing/kayaking, and softball. My parents, Clyde and Dora, currently live in Yadkinville. I have one sister, Jane, who lives with her family in Wisconsin.

TERRE: Born in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA. The daughter of a preacher, she lived all over southern California and in 1969 moved with her family to Jerusalem, Israel, where her father (John Crosslin) served as a missionary among the Arab population. In Israel they often worked and fellowshipped with Ernie Stewart. Terre met Dennis at David Lipscomb College. Terre is an accomplished furniture builder (she has a fully equipped workshop at our home here in Rockford) and photographer and also enjoys painting. She has made 6 trips to Ukraine with Dennis. Hobbies include: canoeing/kayaking, hiking, and primitive camping. Her mother, Mildred, now resides in Mt. Airy. Terre has two sisters (Linda McDill in Moor Park, CA & Tracy in Mt. Airy, NC) and a brother (Mark in Atlanta, GA).

From 2 Timothy –
Shepherds’ Charge to Dennis & Terre:

Lance
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, we give you this charge:

Preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient. The time is coming when people won't listen to good teaching. Instead, they will look for teachers who will please them by telling them only what they want to hear. They will turn from the truth and eagerly listen to senseless stories.

Jerry
But you must stay calm and be willing to suffer. You must work hard to tell the good news and to do your job well.

And with God as your witness, you must warn God’s people not to argue about words. These arguments don't help anyone. In fact, they ruin everyone who listens to them. Do your best to win God's approval as a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message. Keep away from worthless and useless talk. It only leads people farther away from God.

Bill
But the foundation that God has laid is solid. On it is written, "The Lord knows who his people are. So everyone who worships the Lord must turn away from evil."

The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special in God’s sight. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds. Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

Richard
Stay away from stupid and senseless arguments. These only lead to trouble, and God's servants must not be troublemakers. They must be kind to everyone, and they must be good teachers and very patient. Be humble when you correct people who oppose you. You must teach people to have genuine love, as well as a good conscience and true faith.

Dennis and Terre, you are already dear to us. We are committed to pray for you day and night as you do His work. We pray that God our Father and our Lord Christ Jesus will be kind and merciful to you and will bless you with peace!

In His name – we all say AMEN (which means let it be so!)