Iron City Church, Anniston, new pastor

Cody Hale has been called as the new pastor of Iron City Church, Anniston, and will begin in mid-August. He holds a bachelor of arts in communication concentrated in public relations from Jacksonville State University. He is currently pursuing a master of divinity degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Hale has served as student pastor of Hill Crest Church, Anniston, since 2008; as minister of youth and recreation for First Church, Talladega (2007–2008); and as youth pastor of Iron City Church (2005–2007). He and his wife, Megan, have one daughter.