In his spare time, he likes to hunt, fish, hike or camp. And some Sundays might find Cartwright in the pulpit. He occasionally serves as a fill-in pastor at Bonneau’s First Baptist Church, where he attends.<\/p>\n
[Dwayne] Cartwright has not only a degree in history, but also religion. His father, Norman, is a pastor, and the younger Cartwright followed a calling to become ordained as well at age 22. In addition to a full-time job, he served as minister at Corinth Baptist Church in Salem, Mo., for 25 years.<\/p>\n
“I enjoy helping people very much,” he said. “I am an encourager. It gets back to my gratification from seeing people succeed.”<\/p>\n
Bonneau First Baptist Church Pastor Ken Owens called Cartwright a model citizen.<\/p>\n
“He is a man of integrity with Christian principles,” Owens said. “On many occasions when I’m out of town on vacation or at conferences, he preaches for us and does a tremendous job. If he’s available, he will be there.”<\/p>\n