After 29 years as director of missions (DOM) for West Cullman Baptist Association, Jack Collins has decided to step down from the position effective Oct. 21.
“It’s been a good journey and I will be available for whatever the Lord wants me to do,” Collins said. “I’m just happy to be a part of the Alabama Baptist family.”
The Arkadelphia native received a bachelor’s degree in religion from Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham and later took additional classes at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
He served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Cullman, and Westside Baptist Church, Demopolis, before accepting the position of West Cullman Association DOM in October 1985.
As DOM, Collins has facilitated 29 associational missions trips throughout the Southeast and Northeast with groups ranging in size from 13 to 83 people.
Under his leadership seven churches were planted, making West Cullman a 61-church association.
Being able to be in the churches with the people of God was one of the most fulfilling aspects of his position, Collins said.
“Encouraging people to follow the Great Commission is the most important thing.”
Although he is retiring as DOM, Collins is not retiring from ministry. He will be available for pulpit supply and remain active in his home church, Northside Baptist.
“It’s been a great journey,” Collins said of his 56 years of pastoral and associational ministry.
When asked what advice he would pass on to fellow and future DOMs, Collins said, “Love the people and love the Lord and don’t give up.”
He and his wife, Charlotte, have two children, two stepchildren and “a whole gang” of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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