R. Donald Stone has had a long and distinguished career as an Independent Baptist pastor. He graduated Valedictorian of his class at Arlington Tx Baptist College in 1969. Over the years he heightened his value to the Lord by attainment of advanced degrees. He and a small cadre of individuals originated and built the Helotes Tx Ind. Baptist Church in 1982. Pastor Stone and church celebrated their 29th Anniv. together on 9/11/11.