Pastor's Biography

Reverend Robert L. Burton serves as the Senior Pastor, Greater Works Baptist Church, Inc., 3296 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. Pastor Burton was born in Opelika, Alabama and is the youngest boy of eight sisters and brothers. He accepted Christ when he was 9 years old, not fully understanding that the Lord had set him aside for His Service in that he would someday be sent to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people. His goal is to be obedient in carrying out the Will of God. Although these experiences prepared him to minister the Word of God to all levels of people, it was the Holy Ghost who fixed his heart and taught him to reach all of God’s people through the unedited Word of God. He is a graduate of Saint Leo University, where he holds dual Bachelor Degrees: BA in Religion (Theology) and Business Administration (Management). Additionally, he holds a four year educational certificate in Theology from Baptist International Bible Institute (BIBI). He served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1995 (Retired). He has over 35 years of federal service and experience in the area of Office Administration and Operation. His hobbies include computer software/operation, bowling, physical fitness, and meeting people. He and his wife Diane reside in Jonesboro, Georgia.