Texas Pastor Killed During Baptism Service

[Jim Severns]

Heard about this today in the news:

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/10/30/D8DIM630N.html

Please, pastors, sound techs or anyone: no wired mics anywhere near water!

[Amanda Marble]

Kyle Lake, the 33 year old Texas pastor was a regular contributor to Relevant Magazine. He was a very insightful man devote to proclaiming the Gospel and connecting with the post-modern generation. He leaves behind a wife and three kids under the age of 5.

May it be a reminder to us all to life each day to the fullest and to the glory of God!

Amanda

[Belinda Y. Edwards]

i don't trust anyone else to set up the mic for Garry - unless it is me or him. Many times i will actually stand to the side and hold the mic outside the bapistry.

[Billy Cox]

I have seen a pastor in a baptistry (in water) hold a wired microphone. The sound system started buzzing a bit as soon as he touched it, but he didn't get shocked. I suspect that if the mic grill had touched his mouth or hand, it would have been a different story.

[Cindi Hammons]

I honestly think that people forget that the mic's are electric! :eek:

I'd rather hear my pastor shout than risk electrocution.

I feel very, very sorry for this pastor's family and his church. It must be horribly traumatic for them all.

Cindi H.