Bethel Pastor Mack Sporman dies at 80

Bethel Pastor Mack Sporman dies at 80

Mack Sporman, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Glenwood, died Jan. 31. He was 80.

Sporman attended Troy University, Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Before he became a pastor, Sporman was a lay speaker for churches and filled in for various pastors.

After serving as pastor of Bethel Baptist for eight years, he served other churches in Alabama, including Dozier Baptist Church; Joquin Baptist Church, Goshen; and Rutledge Baptist Church. Sporman returned to Bethel two years ago.

“Brother Mack was one of those pillars at our church,” Bethel deacon Ricky Grant said. “[He] was a mentor to younger pastors coming into the ministry.”

Sporman is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; two sons; and three grandchildren.  

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