Thirty years of service recognized, celebrated

Pastors Chris and Tina Borden prepare to cut the cake at a recent celebration in which they were feted for their 30 years of service as senior pastors of the Livingston First Assembly of God Church. Courtesy photo

From Enterprise Staff

Livingston First Assembly of God Church recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of Pastors Chris and Tina Borden as its senior pastors. The Bordens became senior pastors of Livingston First Assembly of God church on April 10, 1994, and have continuously served as pastors for the 30 years since that time.

During the celebration, Jimmy Walker, the only remaining original board member who voted to call the Bordens to pastor Livingston First Assembly of God, described for the congregation the circumstances of the church and the times 30 years ago under which the Bordens were chosen as pastors.

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The Board of Deacons and their wives spoke of the personal impact of the Bordens and their work for the people of Livingston First Assembly of God, the Polk County community, and the Borden’s international ministry at different places all over the world, particularly Central America and Africa.

Pastors Chris and Tina were presented with a plaque and bouquet of flowers honoring their 30 years of ministry at Livingston First Assembly of God church. The celebration included playing a version of the “Family Feud” game, with a custom designed and built set for the stage, featuring trivia questions about the Bordens derived from a survey of the church membership.

The Borden men competed against the Borden women, with the game ending in a sudden death playoff where the men ultimately won the game. The celebration concluded with a catered meal for the entire congregation followed by dessert.