REFERENCES:

Dr. Nathan H. Cothen  Pastor - Calvary BC Beaumont, TX

Bro. Jerry Redkey DOM - Sabine Nechs Baptist Assoc. Kirbyville, TX

Bro. Herman Cramer - Vocational Evangelist Seguin, TX

Bro. Jerry Oliver - Vocational Evangelist Mesquite, TX

Bro. James "Bubba" Courtney  Pastor - Denham Springs, LA

Bro. David Millner  Pastor - Orange, TX

Dr. Bob Roberts - Vocational Evangelist Tyler, TX

Bro. Ed Janson  Pastor - Kennett, MO

RECCOMENDATIONS:

I want to take this opportunity to recommend to you the person and the ministry of my friend, Ernie Overstreet.  His deep love for the Lord, commitment to the local church, and dogged determination to minister to the pastor and staff are truly incredible.  His voice will be used of God to lift your worship service, and his spirit wil be used of God to life lives of your people. 

I've known Ernie for years.  I am his friend and a fan of Ernie Overstreet.  We used him here at Calvary every time we got the chance.  He's been a regular on our platform and in our venuses.  I hope you'll consider him.  May God richly bless you as you seek to serve Him

                                    Dr. Nathan H. Cothen - Pastor

                                     Calvary BC Beaumont, TX

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Bro. Ernie Overstreet to you.  Bro. Ernie without a doubt, has been gifted by God to lead out in worship through praise.  Blessed with a unique style that is relaxed and encouraging, Bro. Ernie is a catalyst for praise participation by any congregation.  His solo and c oncert work is wonderfully inspirational and a joy to listen to and worship with.

I have worked with Bro. Ernie in revivals and in camp settings.  Blessed with a great sense of humor, Bro. Ernie is easy to work with and a welccome addition to any worship team.  In his presence you always know you are with a real Christian friend.

                                    Dr. David Nugent - Pastor

                                      Hillcrest BC Jasper, TX

It is my privilege to be a friend of Bro. Ernie Overstreet.  For many years, I have seen Ernie's willingness to follow God's leadership in his life and in the ministry to which He has directed.  God has richly blessed Ernie with great talent and Ernie uses that gift to bless others.

                                    Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir - Pastor

                                       Second BC Marshall, TX

It is my privilege to recommend Bro. Ernie Overstreet to you.  Ernie is one of the finest music ministers I know.  He is talented, gifted, and anointed of God.  I have had opportunity to work with Ernie in a number of revival efforts, and I have the greatest confidence in him as a disciple and a man of God.

                                    Malcom Ellis Vocational Evangelist

                                               Colmesneil, TX

BIO. INFORMATION:

Born in Brownsville, TX on September 6, 1949; I moved to Kountze, TX in 1956.  I graduated from Kountze High School in 1968.  After graduation, I  spent one semester at East Texas Baptist College and then entered the United States Air Force where I spent one tour in Viet Nam in 1971.  I received an honorable discharge in 1975.

In 1973, I married Gwen Williford and then in 1976 and 1980 respectively we were blessed with the births of our sons Pat and Cody. 

At age 11, I went to R.A. camp for the first time and then the next year, when I was 12, I went to camp and during discision night I went down whith the rest of the boys and answered all the questions, filled out the card and was patted on the head and they told me I was saved.  In 1979 while working in the oilfield, God caused me to look at my life up to that time.  It was then that I realized that there had been no change in my life.  It was then that I asked God to save me and change my life into the life that would bring honor and glory to Him.

In 1980, God gave me my first job serving Him as a prart-time minister of music in a local church.  In 1982 the Lord called me into full-time service and then in 1984 God directed me and my family to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  In 1988, I received my degree and was called to my first fulltime church as minister of music and youth.  While in Seminary, the Lord allowed me to participate in an evangelistic ministry where I began to feel the call into evangelism.

In March of 1991, after almost eleven years on staff in several churches, the Lord opened the door for me to enter into a fulltime evangelistic ministry  This ministry is dedicated to sharing the message of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world, ministering to and lifting up the church, church staff and singing the praise and glory of my Savior, the Son of the Living God, Jesus Christ.

AFFILIATION:

Member: First Baptist Church Kountze, TX

Ordained: First Baptist Church Kountze, TX

Minister of Music in Texas Baptist Churches 11 years

Member of Conference of Texas Baptist Evangelists 22 years

Past Music Director of C.O.T.B.E.