First Baptist Church WestSide
A friendly Church In The Heart Of Friendly People





Biography Pastor Michael D. Massey

and
Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Massey


Michael Massey and Sandra MasseyRev. Michael D. Massey is a long time resident of Paris, Texas.  He has been the husband of Sandra Massey for the past 30 years. 

Rev. Massey is a graduate of Commerce I.S.D., Ranger Jr. College, Texas A & M at Commerce and Southern Bible Institute.  He has worked in the Public School System for over 18 years.

Rev. Massey has co-partner with SMU in providing educational and learning enhancement in developing our young people with interactive, communicative and social skills.

Rev. Massey served as Pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church and Macedonia Syloam Baptist Church; Associate Pastor of Solid Rock Baptist Church, Interim Pastor Mt. Canaan Baptist Church and Associate Minister Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Mrs. Sandra Massey is a graduate of the Fannindel I.S.D. in 1970, and Texas A & M University system at Commerce, Texas in 1975 with a BS and BA Degree in Education.

In 1976 Sandra Massey served as the Community Coordinator Counselor at Commerce Independent School District.  In 1978 she worked as a job counselor of the CETA Manpower Services for Greenville, Texas providing training and opportunities to young high school students for the local job markets.

Sandra Massey has been a school teacher, counselor, mentor, and friend to students, colleagues, and family members for the past 24 years;  2 years at the Commerce I.S.D., and 22 years at the Paris Independent School District.  For the years 1997 - 1998 she was awarded the Teacher of the Year Award.

Michael and Sandra have three wonderful children who they have guided through their young lives to become successful members of the community. 
Valentino who is Chief Petty Officer, USN
Michaela a Pharmaceutical Technician for Eckerd Drugs
Paul who attended Barber College

On December 17, 2007, Rev. Massey was called as the Pastor First Baptist Church Westside, "The Friendly Church In The Heart Of A Friendly People."  Together Michael Massey and Sandra Massey bring all of their leadership, talents, skills, and love to the congregation of "First Baptist Church Westside".
1 Samuel 13:14 "The Lord has sought out for himself a man after his own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over his people."

Pastor Massey is truly a man of God who believes "Much Prayer Much Power, Little Prayer Little Power, No Prayer No Power".



Brief History For Michael D. Massey
Ministry Objectives
My desire is to glorify my Lord Jesus Christ, to bring people to Jesus and membership in his family, develop them to Christ-like maturity, and equip their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, in order to strengthen the local church, and to magnify God's name.
Education
2001 - Graduate Southern Bible Institute

1976 - Graduate Texas A & M at Commerce, Texas

1971 - Graduate Ranger Jr. College at Ranger, Texas

1969 - Graduate Commerce I.S.D.

18  years of teaching and coaching in the public school system
Ministry Experience
1998 - 2006 Pastor - Antioch Baptist Church

1998 - 1999 Pastor - Macedonia Syloam Baptist Church

Associate Pastor - Solid Rock Baptist Church

Interim Pastor - Mt. Canaan Baptist Church

Associate Minister - Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Work History
January 1992-May 1999
Paris I.S.D. Substitute Teacher - Coach Basketball and Football - Teacher-On Campus For At Risk and Troubled Students
June 1993 - August 1993
JTPA Supervisor Summer Youth Program City of Paris, Texas
January 1986 - January 1998
Solid Rock Baptist Church - Associate Minister/Youth Director
August 1985 - June 1988
Paris I.S.D. - Social Studies Teacher/Coach Basketball and Football
August 1978 - May 1984
Royse City I.S.D. - Health and Physical Education/Coach Basketball, Football, and Track
September 1978 - May 1979
Fannindel I.S.D. - Math, Reading and History Teacher
September 1976 - May 1978
Commerce I.S.D. - Community Coordinator/Assistant Counselor
April 1998 - February 1999
Macedonia Baptist Church - Pastor
March 1998 - December 2006
Antioch Baptist Church March - Pastor
2004 - 2007
Teacher for In School Suspension Student Program












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