Ray K. Hodge

Ray K. Hodge is a native of Kenly, North Carolina. After graduation from High School and World War II US Army Air Corps service, he attended and graduated from Mars Hill College, Wake Forest University, and earned two degrees from Southeastern Baptist Seminary.During graduate study he taught Church Administration at Southeastern. He was a pastor for forty years, retiring in 1988 after 15 ½ years at FBC, Kinston. He served for 2 1/2 years as an Associate Director of the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is a retired US Army Colonel, having served as a Chaplain in the NC National Guard and the US Army Reserve.

Ray Hodge served on or chaired numerous committees in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, including 2 ½ terms as President of the General Board.He has been a Biblical Recorder Director, a Trustee of Meredith College, a Trustee of Wake Forest University, and a member and Chairman of the Board of Ministers of Campbell University.

Ray wrote the Sunday School Lesson commentary for the Biblical Recorder for nineteen years and was a teacher for the Baptist State Convention Sunday School Department's televised Sunday School lessons, 1981-1993.

Ray Hodge has traveled in Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Middle East, Europe, and all of the fifty United States.

Since retiring from the full time pastorate, he has published six books and writes a monthly column for the Smithfield Herald, called "HODGEPODGE."

Since retirement Ray Hodge has served as the interim pastor for nine churches and for four years as the chaplain for the Johnston Memorial Hospital's Hospice program.

He is a member and President of the Smithfield Rotary Club.

By Ray K. Hodge
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Copies of my latest book, "Big Memories of a Little Town," Kenly and eastern Carolina in the thirties and forties, are available at the Smithfield Herald, for $15.00 . Order by mail from Ray Hodge, 206 West Wilson Street , Smithfield , NC 27577-5133 , 919-989-6769.Add $3.00 for shipping.

A listing of books by Ray Hodge can be found and ordered from his website.They are also available at the Smithfield's Heritage Center, Quick Print Solutions, and The Kenly News.

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY OF RAY K. HODGE206 West Wilson Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

Ray K. Hodge is a native of Kenly, North Carolina.After graduation from High School and World War II US Army Air Corps service, he attended and graduated from Mars Hill College, Wake Forest University, and earned two degrees from Southeastern Baptist Seminary.During graduate study he taught Church Administration at Southeastern.He was a pastor for forty years, retiring in 1988 after 15 ½ years at FBC, Kinston.He served for 2 1/2 years as an Associate Director of the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention.He is a retired US Army Colonel, having served as a Chaplain in the NC National Guard and the US Army Reserve.Ray Hodge served on or chaired numerous committees in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, including 2 ½ terms as President of the General Board.He has been a Biblical Recorder Director, a Trustee Meredith College, a Trustee of Wake Forest University, and a member and Chairman of the Board of Ministers of Campbell University.Ray wrote the Sunday School Lesson commentary for the Biblical Recorder for nineteen years and was a teacher for the Baptist State Convention Sunday School Department's televised Sunday School lessons, 1981-1993.Ray Hodge has traveled in Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Middle East, Europe, and all of the fifty United States.Since retiring from the full time pastorate, he has published six books and writes a monthly column for the Smithfield Herald, called "HODGEPODGE."Since retirement Ray Hodge has served as the interim pastor for eight churches and for four years as the chaplain for the Johnston Memorial Hospital's Hospice program.He is a member and President of the Smithfield Rotary Club.Ray and Joyce Hodge, the former Joyce Harrell of Edenton, and a Mars Hill and Meredith graduate, live in Smithfield.

By Ray K. Hodge
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Copies of my latest book, "Big Memories of a Little Town," Kenly and eastern Carolina in the thirties and forties, are available at the Smithfield Herald, for $15.00 . Order by mail from Ray Hodge, 206 West Wilson Street , Smithfield , NC 27577-5133 , 919-989-6769.Add $3.00 for shipping.

A listing of books by Ray Hodge can be found and ordered from his website.They are also available at the Smithfield's Heritage Center, Quick Print Solutions, and The Kenly News.

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY OF RAY K. HODGE206 West Wilson Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

Ray K. Hodge is a native of Kenly, North Carolina.After graduation from High School and World War II US Army Air Corps service, he attended and graduated from Mars Hill College, Wake Forest University, and earned two degrees from Southeastern Baptist Seminary.During graduate study he taught Church Administration at Southeastern.He was a pastor for forty years, retiring in 1988 after 15 ½ years at FBC, Kinston.He served for 2 1/2 years as an Associate Director of the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention.He is a retired US Army Colonel, having served as a Chaplain in the NC National Guard and the US Army Reserve.Ray Hodge served on or chaired numerous committees in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, including 2 ½ terms as President of the General Board.He has been a Biblical Recorder Director, a Trustee Meredith College, a Trustee of Wake Forest University, and a member and Chairman of the Board of Ministers of Campbell University.Ray wrote the Sunday School Lesson commentary for the Biblical Recorder for nineteen years and was a teacher for the Baptist State Convention Sunday School Department's televised Sunday School lessons, 1981-1993.Ray Hodge has traveled in Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Middle East, Europe, and all of the fifty United States.Since retiring from the full time pastorate, he has published six books and writes a monthly column for the Smithfield Herald, called "HODGEPODGE."Since retirement Ray Hodge has served as the interim pastor for eight churches and for four years as the chaplain for the Johnston Memorial Hospital's Hospice program.He is a member and President of the Smithfield Rotary Club.Ray and Joyce Hodge, the former Joyce Harrell of Edenton, and a Mars Hill and Meredith graduate, live in Smithfield.

Dr. Ray Hodge, retired pastor of Kinston First Baptist Church, has written a brochure on the topic that is based on his experience as an interim pastor.

Ray K. Hodge
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