In 1884 he was called as pastor of the Baptist Church at Stock Mill,
Ala., Cherokee county. He served this church four years, during which
time he baptized and added to the church 250 persons. Not being
satisfied with his education, he returned to Selma University in 1888.
He was in school only two months when he was asked to supply the pulpit
of the St. Philip Street Baptist Church, Selma, Ala., as pastor pro tem.
He served them in this capacity three months, when he was elected
pastor, in which capacity he served the church about five years. A
great many doubted the ability of the young Timothy to stand in the
shoes of such noted theologians as Rev. Wm. A. Burch and Dr. C. O.
Boothe. He himself felt that his task was very difficult. He could only
trust in Him whose power is inexhaustible.
It was not long until his congregation outnumbered any other in the
city. He states that during his five years as pastor he added 1,142
members to the church. Six hundred and forty-two by baptism.
He also laid plans to build a new church. Three thousand three hundred
and ninety-seven dollars, so he informs the writer, was raised under
his administration for the new church building. Feeling that his work
was about accomplished in this field, he resigned as pastor in the fall
of 1893. He was then called to Milton, Fla., to pastor the Mt. Pilgrim
Baptist Church. He served the church only five months. His own State,
Alabama, not being willing to give him up, he accepted a call by the
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bessemer, Ala. He is now serving this church
and is building up a strong congregation for the Master. He is active
in church work and much loved by his brethren throughout the State.
In 1888 he married Mrs. Roxie Drake, of Auburn, Ala., and to this
fortunate union is due much of his success. She is to-day the organist
of his church. Rev. Sisson has high hopes for the future of his people
and does everything possible to advance them. He is friendly and,
therefore, has friends everywhere he works. He is a hard student of
God’s word. As a preacher he is sound in practice and doctrine.
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