Reverend H. Bruce Maxwell, a native Nashvillian, was born on August 7, 1951 to the late Reverend H. C. Maxwell, Sr., and Mrs. Flora Jordan Maxwell. He was educated in the Metropolitan Public School System, and furthered his academic pursuits at Emmanuel Bible College and Seminary, where he earned the Bachelor and Master of Theology degrees.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and was baptized into the Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Prior to accepting his call to the ministry, he served as Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, and President of the Echoes of Jericho.

In the spring of 1974, Reverend Maxwell received and accepted his call to the Gospel Ministry, and delivered his first sermon on June thirtieth of that same year. Shortly thereafter, he was licensed to preach the "Word of God." On October 10, 1976 Reverend Maxwell was elected pastor of the Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church where he has served for the past 27 years. During his tenure the church has grown from a diminutive membership to over 3,700.

In addition to the vast responsibilities of pastoring, he is very active in the community, serving in the following capacities:

Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Board of Ethics Committee
• Chaplain on Call
• Board of Trustees
• Metro Davidson/County Schools Equity and Excellence Committee

He is married to the former Miss Evon Benton, and this union has been blessed with two daughters; Michelle and Courtney, and the proud grandparents of one granddaughter; McKensey.

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