My name is Doug Bingham, Pastor of Unity Baptist Church in LaGrange and my wife’s name is Linda. We have been married for 49 years and have 7 children with 16 grand children. I was born and raised in Kentucky, Linda was born in Michigan and we were married in Tennessee while living in Virginia. We moved later to live and work in Oak Ridge, TN. for almost 8 years. God moved through a neighbor lady to witness to Linda, as a result we were both saved and baptized one year before CBS Records moved us to Carrollton Georgia, I worked there for 8 years. We have been in Georgia for 42 years, in LaGrange for 17 of those years. After moving and visiting many churches we joined Eureka Baptist Church near Carrollton and began working in Bus and Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry and teaching Sunday School. There God called me to preach and we pastored 3 great churches before coming to a great and wonderful Church here in LaGrange, Unity Baptist Church, on December 06, 2006. This year we are hosting a “Back To Church Sunday” and everyone is invited and welcome. The Covid pandemic was a difficult time for everyone, churches included. We believe it would be great for all those who have not returned to church to try Church again and see what you are missing. And for all those who don’t attend Church anywhere, it is a great time to try Church for a change. One other event is our Homecoming Day on October First, you are invited for a very special day here at Unity.
About Doug Bingham
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife and I were married November 2, 1974. In Tennessee our first two sons, Shawn and Derrick were born. In Georgia, two other sons – Jarred and Micah were born. Finally a daughter was born and then we adopted two girls after that. We have 16 grandkids
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I Pastor Unity Baptist Church in LaGrange and have been in ministry 42 years. My future is to serve God for the rest of my life. I love to help people get through the difficult times in their life, and to share the good times with them.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
The greatest need in anyone’s life is to know Jesus Christ as Savior, and they should seek for Him through His church.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully, staying close to God, serving Him and enjoying my family.
Doug Bingham & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Fire House Subs and Bull’s Hibachi
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Nearly 17 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Gurald Kemp
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Medicine Cabinet, they still serve Ice Cream cones
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Walking in and around Granger Park
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Gurald Kemp, he has been a great friend, successful in business and very gracious to everyone. We would eat at Roger’s BBQ.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Sound of Freedom
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My nick name and how I got it.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
When people pull together to accomplish things that benefit others in need.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Jesus Christ, He endeavored to help people everywhere He went.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My wife and family. My home in Heaven. rest and relaxation.
