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Deacon Tom Stonecipher Former Baptist Minister Joins the Catholic Church     Deacon Tom's Ordination by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory February 10, 2007 In April of 1996, Tom Stonecipher and his wife Beckey became members of the Catholic Church.  Tom, a Baptist minister for 13 years, was born in  Chicago and raised in Detroit.  Tom graduated from Arlington Baptist College with a Bachelor of Divinity Degree.  During his time as a Baptist minister, Tom was pastor of three churches, two in Florida and one in Puerto Rico. To say that Tom’s journey HOME has been a long and winding one would be to understate the obvious.  Tom was baptized Catholic on the day of his birth, but was raised in a Baptist home.      While attending seminary, Tom continually questioned the truths that were being taught.   Tom’s testimony about his spiritual journey is challenging and encouraging to all who hear him speak.  Tom issues a challenge to all Catholics: “Stop apologizing for being Catholic and learn how to evangelize!"   Tom and his wife are members of St. John’s in Hapeville, Georgia.         Back to Deacon Tom's Homepage