An Update From Pastor Steve Gaines | Bellevue Baptist Church

[@JulieSmith-nv3yf]

The churches in our country need you desperately Bro Steve. Be bold and go!! God speed to you and Donna. May Jesus be high and lifted up and send revival.

[@brandoneperson]

I was a member at Bellevue for about 7 years. And I did not regret one single minute. Bro Steve didn't know many from Adam but the first time I was in that big big church once we crossed paths he hugged me and treated me with so much esteem as if I was the only person in the world. I felt seen and loved. I love and truly appreciate Brother Steve Gaines. He had a heart for Memphis and even though he never said it I could tell that he had a great great love for specifically African Americans families. I am going to miss seeing you in the BB pulpit.

[@ronkirby1362]

I’m not a member, but i have benefited many times from your Ministry Pastor Steve.I committed to pray for you at least 4 years ago.I recently stepped down from the ministry myself.I am currently praying for direction for me and my wife.It’s obvious that your wife Donna is a vital part of your ministry and your life.I know the value of a virtuous woman, as my wife has been a major part of the ministry that we have been involved in.May God richly blessed you and Donna in your 4th.quarter!

[@PiscesGirl3564]

There wasn't a dry eye in the Service @11 and I was still teary-eyed once I I left. God keep your Hands on Pastor Steve and Mrs Donna and His Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@vickiestennett1965]

Praying for Brother Steve and Donna as they continue to serve the Lord. I believe he is one of the great pastors of our day. Prayers for Bellevue as they go through this change. I know they will not falter. The Lord has His hand on this church.

[@jasongoad1084]

I remember when Adrian Rogers retired, I never could imagine Bellevue without him. Now, all these years later it is hard to imagine the church without Pastor Steve. God bless Bellevue Baptist. It will continue on til the Lord comes.

[@JWParkerPhDDDiv]

Bellevue has a great history of wonderful preachers.

[@bvoyles74]

I was there when Dr. Rogers washed Bro Steves' feet. Will always remember that moment.

[@karenjantzi7662]

Pastor Steve, you have blessed my life from the moment i first heard you speak. Will continue to pray for your total healing. You are so loved! May God hold you close and continue to use you for His glory. ❌⭕️

[@rebeccat8321]

Love this pastor. Watched him at Gardendale First Baptist in Alabama for years. Man of God for sure.

[@scripta9481]

Bro. Steve, Ms Donna. I’ve listened to your sermons for years even back when you were at Gardendale and you’ve been such a great blessing to us. Even though we’ve never met, we feel like we know you well. You are one of the great voices of this generation! So inspirational and never compromising regardless of the changing times. The Lord has had and will continue to have his hands 🙌 on you! God bless this new season of your life!

[@jasperroberts2147]

I have listened to Pastor Steve Gaines preach on KZbin since 2021, and today about an hour after I had finished listening to a sermon from Bellevue’s KZbin channel, a fella walked in the store I work at in Orange Beach, AL and after talking he actually goes to the church pastor Steve used to preach at in Alabama! I felt strongly that it was the Lord at work and a blessed conversation. God Bless.

[@BellevueMemphis]

Wow, small world!

[@j.d.tparker2048]

I pray that the church finds who God places into the Pastor position at Bellevue. Bro. Steve I followed you back when you was at Gardendale First Baptist and these 19 yrs. You've helped me grow in God's word. I pray for you and your family, and you health! With God each day we place in his hands and he shall carry you forward to lost Souls. God bless always. With the love of Christ in our hearts with brotherly and sisterly love let us never forget the sacrifice God & Jesus Christ gave, that we have the promise of a life eternal. 🙏💕🙌

[@randynelson1124]

Brother Steve I am so grateful for your humbleness in agreeing to come to my small church just a couple years ago and preach a night of revival. It showed your compassion, as you told me...there are no small churches in God's Great Kingdom. God bless you and Donna as you transition, with zeal, confidence and assurance, Amen.

[@carlynlindley8896]

I’ve been blessed for years to be able to join Bellevue live on KZbin and hear those great sermons, I know that you and your beautiful wife will bless others as you go about the Father’s business 🙏

[@myrajackson-rain5483]

Pastor, your inspired and anointed messages over the years have so enriched and guided my own walk with Jesus to the point I am a better person because of them. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your faithful and loving encouragement and service. God speed, God bless, and may Jesus keep you in all ways. Much love 💜🙏❤️🙏 Stay safe and well…

[@sheilacarter3806]

We are praying 🙏 for you and your family! We love you all and thank you and your family ❤! We trust the Lord and praying for our Church!Pastor You enjoy everything that the Lord has for you and your family!

[@sibbiecakesify]

Love you Brother Steve and Donna. Praying for y’all and your new plans for your ministry as well as healing. 🙏🏻❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@Elizabeth-qk6su]

A very emotional day. I love Pastor Steve and Donna. They have been very special in my life. I’m excited for Pastor, Donna, and family’s 4th quarter. God has good things in store. Just sad to see this wonderful time come to a close. But God has exceedingly, abundantly in store for all of us. I am so glad Bellevue is their home cause in my heart and many here they are family. Thank you, Pastor Steve. Thank you, Donna. I pray you feel all the love we have for you. You have meant so much to me.

[@jimmycanter6185]

I love you pastor God bless you and your family and a speedy recovery

[@DownSouth08]

Praise God for the encouraging PET Scan report. I will continue praying for you and Ms. Donna the family and the Belvue Church Family. God bless you as you continue to serve the kingdom. PREACH THE WORD ❤

[@DeborahBrown-oo2dp]

Prayers for your family! Praise the Lord for your continued faithfulness!

[@sgtzsquad]

Wishing abundant glory to God as you begin this new chapter sir. Romans 5:8!

[@mrsatkins74]

May the Lord guide and bless you!!

[@rustycostner186]

A great man of God. Just got to hear him preach at Ridgecrest in Dothan,AL in August. I pray he has more good health reports.

[@HandsomeBoyGarion]

I love you so much amen 😢🥺🥺🥺🙏🙏

[@vickimoody5900]

Bless your and Donna in this journey!

[@tpaterson37]

Gosh this broke 💔 my heart this morning and im sure im not the only one 😢😢😢 Sending hugs and prayers for you both.

[@alexwilliams3384]

What a Godly Couple!!! God Bless y'all in your 4th quarter & those 18 Grands!!!

[@vistulacooper6802]

I will ALWAYS love Pastor Steve and Ms. Donna ❤ For all ETERNITY.

[@Ray.J]

My church's senior pastor also has recently announced that he will be stepping down and taking on a new role as "missions pastor" for our church. When God leads, a faithful person obeys, and that includes pastors! I'm just glad that this is for a good reason, just as ours was! God will use these faithful men and their families to further His kingdom. God bless Pastor Gaines!

[@J-h2g]

Pastor Steve Gains, you will be missed dearly as pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church. I have learned a lot from you over the years. You are a man of integrity, wisdom and faith. God is leading you and Mrs. Donna into the next phase of your ministry. I know that both of you were meant for such a time as this. Your ministry will change people’s lives and give God glory. Thank you Pastor Steve and God bless you and your family and Bellevue Baptist Church during this transition.

[@joefraga7377]

Wow. I remember the first Sunday you came. Lord bless you.

[@juliescheving7951]

Holding my hand up with my Bellevue family! I love you both! To God be the glory! 🙌🏼📖❤️

[@joebirbiglia5099]

God Bless praying for you 😔🥰❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@jeffjohns2468]

What a powerful ministry. God using Steve and Donna Gaines for His purpose! ❤

[@moniquewrites9046]

You will not die from this. What a pillar in the faith right now.

[@chrisnjerry1]

I’m hurting as well but am supportive of brother Steve . He’s the whole reason we became members 7 years ago .

[@sheilacarter3806]

Enjoy the Lord the Holy Spirit and your family everywhere you go Pastor ❤! 🙏

[@dougdoesit3013]

There was no bigger shoes he could have stepped into, but no better pastor than any pastor could wish to follow in succession than Dr. Rogers. Blessings on the next step!

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

We all are getting older and have to get ready for a new season as we wait for the LORD JESUS to Come.

[@ParcoUpchurch]

52 now been blessed under Dr A Rogers as a youth and young adult and currently Dr. S Gains. When he steps down he will be missed. However I still hope he continues to show up for the Men of Memphis events.

[@melissaburns408]

Pastor Steve, I have had the honor to watch Bellevue's services years ago. I have seen this video today. I have become acquainted with Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina online. They have a bible college additionally to the church and educational school. The founding pastor established this college many years ago and pasted his baton onto Pastor CT Townsend before he finished his race of life. Bellevue's committee, as well as you as senior pastor, may find the leading of Christ in all that you are endeavoring to do in establishing a new pastor at Bellevue and for you going forward in itinerant ministry. You may find candidates to consider for lead pastor and your strength as a pastor may strengthen Pastor CT and the church he pastors. God bless you and Donna as you are lead and live to declare the works of the Lord.

[@amprecon43]

❤🙏🏻for a speedy recovery pastor

[@randypick1]

Steve has done a great job of following the great Adrian .

[@Alex-jb5tb]

Very, very sad news. I already miss your sermons and wish you all the best - especially for your therapy, Pastor Gaines.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

May the wind remain in your sails. God bless.

[@GratefulHeart01]

Will miss you brother Steve

[@MrLetsgoflyers]

Dear friends in Christ please pray for me and my mother

[@BellevueMemphis]

Praying for you both this morning.

[@DavidPenny-tx6ps]

Poem "I Shall Not Go Alone" I know not when or how I go from this familiar scene, But Christ is here, and Christ is there, And all the way between. And when I pass from all I know to my eternal home, Tho late I stay, or soon I go, I shall not go alone! And on that day when home at last, I'll join the sweet refrain, All glory to the Lamb of God, Who for our sins was slain! -- selected "Not my will but Thy will be done!" --Jesus Christ 'You ought to say " if the Lord wills we will live... and do such and such..."'. James We are looking for the Upper Taker - not the undertaker!

[@KJBpreacher]

I know how this feels from the Senior Pastor though I do not understand the magnitude of it due to the size of Bellevue. It is never easy. So many react in anger because they are hurt that you are leaving. Yet, when God says move you have it go.

[@conniewarren9196]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@essieboulton6738]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤

[@kate60]

The wind at your back. Be well

[@crocodile7801]

They want to travel, have fun and enjoy your remaining years together.

[@sugarcrush1432]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@bamatractor]

He was my Pastor at Gardendale First for many years, til he left for Memphis. Lord I hope they get our present pastor Kevin.

[@anacenteno4874]

Everybody has been call! Let's go Utah. THEY NEED THE REAL JESÚS!!!

[@johnathonsaavedra854]

Is he leaving

[@BellevueMemphis]

Hey, Johnathon! Bro. Steve will be stepping away from the pastorate here at Bellevue over the coming months as the church seeks out the man of God's choosing to lead us as our next pastor. As he said in this video, he's not leaving the church (as a member) or fully retiring, just answering God's call to pursue a different form of ministry.

[@carshacarsha7409]

🥹💙💙💙

[@GreenJoanne-t6s]

Sigurd Club

[@gloriagaines2304]

Numbers 6:24-26 🙏🙏🙏