Missions statement of bkeea, inc.

The Bruce K. Edwards Evangelistic Association, Inc. (BKEEA) is a not-for-profit 501 C3 organization based in Mansfield, TX. We incorporated in 1991 to foster the preaching of the Christian Gospel in all parts of the world and to finance evangelistic meetings in all areas of the United States of America and the world! We provide missions to undertake the preaching of the Gospel, including construction projects, for churches and hospitals. We also promote and finance the work of Christian ministers via preaching ministry throughout the world!  BKEEA believes the Bible us the authoritative Word of GOD with no mixture of error. We subscribe to the doctrine of the Southern Baptist Convention. You can read these by clicking button to the right:

SBC Faith and Message

ABOUt US

Bruce has been in the ministry for over 40 years. A graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Bruce has devoted his life to spreading the Good News of Jesus not only here in North Texas, but all over the world. He has been married to his beautiful wife Cindy for 38 years. They have three kids and two wonderful grandchildren.

Cindy with a background in social work, has been well prepared for managing our youth and children’s programs. A graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Cindy uses her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University. In her free time you can most like find Cindy with her grandchildren, or talking about them.




Bruce & Cindy, Son Zachary, daughter in law Amber & Grandkids Taryn & Ryan.
Son Jonathan & Daughter Kelley.

  

BKEEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS / ADVISORY BOARD 2022

Bruce K. Edwards Resume

PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Birth: March 25, 1952, in Lubbock, TX
  • Conversion to Christ: March, 1972
  • Call to Preach: March, 1972
  • Licensed to Preach: Columbus Ave Baptist Church, Waco, TX: August, 1973
  • Ordained into Ministry: Tate Springs Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: March, 1975
  • Marital Status: Married Cynthia Kay Cox, May 20, 1978
EDUCATION
  • Graduated from Lanier High School, Austin, TX: May, 1970
  • Graduated from Baylor University, Waco, TX: BA in Religion, December, 1974
  • Graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft Worth, TX: M/Div, May, 1978
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
  • Pastor, Gateway Church: A Southern Baptist Congregation, Mansfield, TX: Jan, 1996 – present,  1475 Heritage Parkway Suite 309, Mansfield, TX  76063
  • Interim Pastor: Northside Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: Jan – June, 1995
  • Pastor, South Oaks Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: March, 1981 – April, 1991
  • Assistant Pastor/Minister to Singles, Tate Springs Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: 1977 – 1981
  • Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Kenai, Alaska, 1976
  • Summer Youth Minister, First Baptist Church, Kenai, Alaska, 1975
PASTORING
  • Founding Pastor, Gateway Church: A So. Bap Congregation, Mansfield, TX: Jan 1996 – present
  • Founding Pastor, South Oaks Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: March, 1981 – April, 1991
  • Received 3 Eagle Southern Baptist Sunday School Growth Awards:
    1988 - Trained Members in Continuous Witness Training
    1989 - Involved Deacons in Deacon Family Ministry
    1990 - Completed 2 building programs: 1982, 1986
MISSIONS
  • Began Life Point Church, Cheyenne, WY, April, 2010 – a mission of Gateway Church
  • Began Gateway Church: A Southern Baptist Congregation, Mansfield, TX: Jan, 1996
  • Began South Oaks Baptist Church, Arlington, TX: March, 1981, mission of Tate Springs Church
  • Began Walnut Ridge Baptist Church (Immanuel) of Mansfield, TX: March, 1989.
  • Began churches in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Philippines: 1985 – present
EVANGELISM
  • Founder/President: Bruce K Edwards Evangelistic Association, Inc of Mansfield, TX, since 1991
  • Preached Hundreds of Crusades in America & worldwide in 5 continents to millions since 1972
  • Preached in Communist Nicaragua (’89-‘92), Vietnam (’02, ‘06), Cambodia (’06)
  • Preaches Crusades in Philippine Public Schools since ’02: over 2.2 million professions of faith
ASIAN PACIFIC RIM CRUSADES PRIMARILY IN THE PHILIPPINES
  • Preached & still preaches many Public School Crusades in the Philippines since 2002
  • Preached to nearly 4 million, over 2.2 million students, teachers, & administrators professing faith in Christ
MEN’S MINISTRY
  • Preached Promise Keepers events and Men’s Retreats in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas
ATHLETIC CHAPLAINCY
  • Chaplain for High School Football and Basketball Teams: Texas & Oklahoma, 1993 – 1999
  • Football Chaplain at large and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Speaker: 1981 – present
WRITING
  • Authored over 100 published magazine articles translated in 3 languages since 1975
  • Authored one published book, THE GREAT ESCAPE! (1990)
  • Author of “Know Your Bible” for Back to the Bible Organization, 1990 – 1992 (also on audio)
  • Co-publisher of “Preacher Friendly” – sermon illustration guide for preachers: 1991 – 1998
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
  • Hunting
  • Deep Sea Fishing