Pastor James Ronald (Ronnie) Dyer and his wife, Judy are from Rockdale, Texas. They have two married daughters and five grandchildren.
Ronnie graduated from Rockdale High School, Rockdale, Texas in May of 1968. Continuing his education he earned an Associates of Arts Degree at Blinn Junior College, Brenham, Texas and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.
Ronnie worked for 11 years at Rockdale State Bank. He began as a teller, received several promotions, eventually becoming Vice-President. Ronnie resigned his position at the bank in 1984 to surrender to full-time service in the ministry. Ronnie was licensed into the Gospel Ministry by his home church, First Baptist Church, Rockdale, Texas. He later became the Pastor of Battetown Baptist Church, Cameron, Texas, where he was ordained as Pastor. Having served there for nine months Ronnie then became Pastor of San Gabriel Baptist Church, San Gabriel, Texas in 1985. Following his service there of seven years he moved to First Baptist Church Elroy, Del Valle, Texas in 1992 where he and his family served twenty-three years.
Ronnie expresses his gratitude for his family and their salvation in the testimony below:
As a husband, father, and “PawPaw” I love my family very much. My wife, Judy, is very special to me. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for her. She is truly a pastor’s wife in every way and is a very vital part of my life and ministry for the Lord. She is actively involved in the church. She currently serves as the church pianist and secretary. She was instrumental in forming our ladies group that meets together once a month for food and fellowship. Their ladies group is called “S.W.I.F.T.” (Surrendered Women in Fellowship Together) In our past churches Judy has lead in the church’s mission’s effort by educating and encouraging the church to pray and give to missions at home and abroad. She has taught children’s and adult ladies Sunday School classes. Judy has taught outside the home as a pre-school teacher in childcare facilities in Austin and China Spring, Texas. Judy has a love for the Lord and a heart for worship and music.
My two daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer, are truly gifts from the Lord. They have blessed my life more than I can tell. They are grown and have families of their own, but they are still a very important part of my life.
My oldest daughter, Stephanie, and her husband, Troy Petty, live in China Spring, Texas. They have given Judy and I three wonderful grandchildren, Caden (18), Chloe (16), and Connor (14). What a blessing they are!
My youngest daughter, Jennifer, and her husband, Jay Carver, live in Pflugerville, Texas. They have given us two additional, wonderful grandchildren as well, Emma (17), and Rylie (6). Judy and I never knew it was possible to love our grandchildren as much as we do.
Most importantly I thank the Lord that Stephanie, Troy, Jennifer, and Jay all know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. I had the privilege of baptizing three of my grandchildren, Caden, Chloe, and Connor following their decisions to trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives. Emma has also accepted Jesus into her heart as Lord and Savior and was baptized by her Daddy. We have been praying for Rylie since the day we found out our daughter was expecting and trusting that the Lord will draw her to Himself. It is our prayer and desire that she too will become a Child of God. What a blessing and an answer to prayer for Judy and I knowing that our grandchildren are being brought up in Christian homes and that someday we will all be able to spend eternity in heaven together!
Fredericksburg Baptist Church welcomed Pastor, Ronnie and Judy Dyer on May 21, 2017.