Kathy and I have three wonderful sons—Gary, Dale, and Carl–and three sweet daughters-in-law–Chelsea, Janelle, and Emily. We live and work in Kentucky, with the great Lehman Avenue congregation in Bowling Green. We have a Westipoo named Oliver.
Neal–born in Oxford, Mississippi, raised in Georgia. His dad, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sons are all preachers. Formal schooling at Faulkner, Freed-Hardeman, Bear Valley Bible Institute, and Amridge. Has preached in gospel meetings and other speaking opportunities. Loves doing mission work. Author of one book. Currently preaching on TV. He has done local ministry work in Alabama, Virginia, Colorado, and currently for the Lehman Avenue church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY.
Kathy–born in San Diego, California. Daughter of a preacher (Jim and Joyce Gillaspie). Formal education: Faulkner University, Bear Valley Bible Institute (A.A., B.B.S.). Frequently speaks to ladies in ladies days and lectureships. Author of the book, Return To Me.
Gary III–born in Meridian, Mississippi (1993). Enjoys composing songs and playing guitar and piano, guns, video games, and woodworking. Has done mission work in Tanzania, Cambodia, and Thailand. He worked at Chic-fil-a until August, 2012, when he left to enter Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. After a year there, he enrolled in the Bear Valley Bible Institute (where he graduated in 2016). He and his brothers are in an “Indie” band called “Oh Brother.” They’ve released two albums (find them on iTunes). He married Chelsea Threlfall on January 1, 2016. They have a dog named Bear and live in Bowling Green, where he owns his own editing business (Cover To Cover) and Chelsea works for American Bank & Trust in Bowling Green.
Dale–born in Richmond, Virginia (1996). Enjoys motorcycles, drawing, weightlifting, animals, watching and playing sports, leading singing, and preaching. Has done mission work in Tanzania and Cambodia. He worked various jobs from fast-food to outdoor painting and roofing to radon detection before entering ministry full-time. He graduated in May, 2016. After serving as associate minister for the Forrest Park church of Christ in Valdosta, Georgia, he was hired by the Farley church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama, as their minister in July of 2018. On October 19, 2019, Dale married Janelle Mabry. As of November, 2021, Dale and Janelle are working with the Tompkinsville church of Christ in Tompkinsville, KY. Janelle is a nurse in nearby Glasgow, KY. They have two dogs- Bro and Winnie.
Carl–born in Mechanicsville, Virginia (1998). Enjoys guitar, basketball, weightlifting, motorcycles, working with his hands and home improvement projects, cooking, singing with Oh Brother, his family, his trucks, and fishing. Has done mission work in Tanzania and Cambodia. His first job was building fences and he worked through his Senior Year at Planet Fitness. He graduated from the Bear Valley Bible Institute in May, 2018, taking the preaching job at the Hebron church of Christ in Grant, Alabama, following that. He has two dogs, a Golden Doodle, Chipper, and a German Shepherd named Bailee. On May 21, 2021, Carl married Emily Moore. Emily is a student and since January, 2022, Carl has served as the pulpit minister for the Scottsville church of Christ in Scottsville, KY. Carl and Emily are expecting their first child in January, 2023.
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Neal think the blog is great. Keep up the good work. Mark S
What a beautiful life, what a beautiful family ! It’s so nice to your lives full of service to the Lord. May God bless you, Seana Gentry
Are Homer and Mary Jane Kennon your in-laws?
Not that I know of.
Dear brother I want start training men word of God around our community in Bangalore. Will you will help to have your branch office
May I have your e-mail address?
It’s been sent to your email.
The Kennon’s are related to Bill Stewart, who works for the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. Mary Jane is Bill’s sister.
I am so glad I found your site!
I came to your blog on facebook,remember you from Warnerschapel Church of Christ. hope you can come back some time. i am enjoying your blog.
Great blog Neal. So glad to have found it. Weylan Deaver (a close friend) gave me your blog. Don’t know if you remeber me or not but I met you while visiting the Livingston church some 20 years or so ago when you were a young preacher. My wife and I were living in Dripping Springs, Texas at the time and visiting her mother who lived in York, AL. I have kept up with you through the years and all of the wonderful work you have been doing in service to the Lord. Take care and God bless you and your family always.
Great to hear from you, brother. Of course, I remember you. I’ve mentioned you to the Garners, Moores, Wrights, and others through the years. On the “Truth About Worship” DVD I did with Don Blackwell, we recorded the episode about preaching in the Dripping Springs building. Thank you for touching base. Let me know some time where you are living and how things are going. We have been here at Bear Valley for six years this month.
We are now back in Cleveland TN now . This is where my wife and I were converted and baptized back in 1984 at age 33 (I was Catholic, she was Methodist). We moved to Austin TX in 1987 and to Dripping Springs TX in 1991. We moved back to TN (Murfreesboro) in 1996 and then to Cleveland TN in 2004. All job related moves. Anyway things are going well. Hair is a little grayer than before. Good to hear from you again.
I remember you fondly, brother! It’s hard to believe that we met nearly 30 years ago. Our mutual friends, John and Carla Moore and Tim and Jamie Wright, have kept us updated about you at times throughout the years! Great to hear from you, Gary!
Yes I actually taught and baptized Jaimie Wright while we lived in Texas. My wife just reminded me of that. I have never kept track of all those I have had Bible studies with and baptized. Anyways it is good to touch base with you. Take care. By the way, our congregation in Cleveland TN is looking for a preacher. We have about 300 members and 3 excellent and sound elders. Do you know anyone you could refer to us. The elders are not in a hurry to fill the position because they want the right man for it. They are taking applications.
Neil, I found your site by accident while looking up preachinghelp app that someone told me about, great to keep up with all the great work you’re doing! God bless,
Good article on the “Preach on Brother”. Encouraging…..
When will you be coming to visit the Ann Arbor Area in Michigan?
I had originally been on the schedule to be on the Michigan Bible Lectureship. I had to reschedule due to some unavoidable conflicts. By the time I had that resolved, brother Beals had needed to replace me. So, I may be coming in 2014 or 2015 at this point. Is that near Ann Arbor?
Always enjoy reading your blogs. They are so informative and have great information. Hoping to visit in April next year. Would be great to meet you.
Well Bro, your blog has reached the UK. Will enjoy reading it. Also, love the photo.
Neal.
Weylan Deaver posted a sermon I did on The Providence of God and Human Suffering in Biblical Notes a few months ago. I know you are very busy but if you get a chance please listen to it. I would appreciate your feedback on it. Thanks
This is WAY late, but I listened to your lesson today. EXCELLENT!!
Thank you Neal. The sermon and a subsequent 4 month Bible class I taught on the Providence of God had its genesis in some difficult times Carol and have been through. (Our 2 year old daughter having cancer; our teenage daughter becoming a drug addict and putting us through 13 years of extreme hardship). Yet I have been blessed by God in going through that. I have learned more about God, His loving providence, and myself and my attitudes. I can honestly say that “all things work together for our good – even the difficulties we face on this earth as God continually works in our lives.
Are y’all still in Cleveland?
Any relation to Frank Pollard? He was my family’s pastor when I was first old enough to interact with adults, back in the late 1960’s…
The name is not familiar. What part of the country?
Just found your blog today. It is a blessing for me to know about you.
Thank you very much, Ravi. I hope it will serve and help you. God bless!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS..I’M VERY HAPPY FOR YOUR KIND REPLY. I’D LIKE TO CONTACT WITH YOU AND I’M PRAYING FOR YOUR SERVICES AND HEALTH AND CONGREGATION..
Neal, Kevin Tortorella here. Would you forward your contact info. I have a few things I would like to discuss with you. Look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully…Kevin
Good day brother,
I’m enjoying your blog very much. This particular one reminds me of the preachers; past and present who help me so much as I grow in the faith. Your family being very prominant in that. May God continue to bless you and family as you labor in His kingdom.
Geraldine Cook
I’m glad it was helpful. God speed, sister
Good day brother,
I’m enjoying your blog as well as watching you and Brother Billy on Getting to Know Your Bible. Brother Lambert reminds me of Brother B. G. Langston in his demeanor and presentation of the simple truth of the gospel. I look forward to the program every evening, Monday thru Friday. May God continue to bless you and your good family as you labor in His kingdom.
Thank you, sister!
Neal,
Thank you so much for your sound “Book, Chapter and Verse” teaching from God’s Holy Word…! I have a habit of forwarding your thoughts to family and friends at every opportunity. Keep up the Good work of exposing all of us to sound and faithful New Testament doctrine…. Just wondering, have you ever participated in Westhill’s (Corsicana) summer series?
Not their summer series, but I’ve spoken there on a few different occasions.
Great blog, Bro. Neal! What time does the TV program “Getting to Know Your Bible” air on Direct TV? We would love to see it! Thank you so much for the great articles!
Judy Lollar
Sister Lollar, here’s what I could find: http://www.gettingtoknowyourbible.com/tv-schedule-stations. There are more opportunities in the deep south, but the DirecTV schedule is listed in CST. Hope this helps
Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you, Bro. Neal! We found the program. Really great teaching!
I also received your book. It’s great! Thanks to you and your wife for the wonderful work that you do in God’s Kingdom!
Thanks,
Judy Lollar
my good preacher,i am a member of the Lords church in Africa,Botswana,my country makes borders with SOUTH Africa,Zimbabwe,Namibia and Angola.Growing a church of Christ in my country is a difficult thing.How can you help sir?I Want to learn on old prophets and new and prophecy then and now.Performing of miracles then and now.Gods plan of salvation then and now.How to evangelize a JW and an SDA.The chur ch then and now.THE TRINITY.Waiting in anticipation.
Sincerely yours
brother Victor.
Victor, I will try to find some materials to help you. Can you give me your email address? God bless you, brother.
what a remarkable family you n kathy have raised, n great Pollard family you com from id love to meet the whole pollard family sorry to hear your brother is so sick, prayers n hugs,always, we need some pollard in ohio !!!!yes POLLARD preaching!!
Thank you, Barbara. Always wonderful to see you or hear from you!
I wanted to tell you that I love reading your posts. I’m alone with my work a lot and your writings are something I go to when I need up lifting. Thank you!
Well, thank you for taking the time to tell me. I’m very encouraged!