Biography Robert L. Spickard, Sr.

Elder Dr. Robert L. Spickard, Sr. is a saved preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is the fifth child of six born to the late Joe W. (Delia) Spickard Sr. He is married to Cassie L. Banks Spickard.  They have three children: Cookie (Alton), Robert Jr. (Toi), and Stacy (James) and six grandchildren: Bethany, Kolbe, Robert III, Jase, Kendyle, and Kolten.   Robert is a 1971 graduate of Lebanon High School.  He obtained an Associate's Degree from Emmanuel Bible College in 1996 and Doctor of Divinity from the Sacred Heart Bible Institute, through Emmanuel Bible College in 2010.  He holds a seat on the Board of Directors at the Emmanuel Bible College.  He is President of The Gladeville Utility District's Board of Commissioners.  He is a life-long resident of Gladeville, TN where he serves as a pastor, lives in a family community, and works in the construction industry.

      Dr. Spickard is the Senior Pastor of Hamilton Chapel Church in Gladeville, TN.  He is a life-long member of Hamilton Chapel.  During his 29-year tenure, he has had many accomplishments for the cause of Christ.  He founded the New Birth Evangelistic Ministry, which aids in revivals, community outreach, in-and-outreach, sick visitation, and evangelism.  The elders that serve under him aid in this ministry.  He has adopted the theme for Hamilton Chapel "But we preach Christ."  The building of the second phase of the church was overseen by Pastor Spickard.  He oversaw the building of a brand-new family life center in 2019.  He strives to be a godly leader who conducts holy business for the King.

      Dr. Spickard is a Sovreign Grace preacher who believes in and preaches the Sovereignty of God.  He preaches, he teaches, he believes the GOD OF THE BIBLE.  He loves to preach the word of God.  He believes in the principles of God's grace.  While laboring to preach and teach the Sovereign Word of God, he believes that we are in troubled times, but as saints, we have high hopes because the Eternal One is still on the throne.