First Church, Enterprise, new pastor Ben Bowden

Ben Bowden is the new pastor of First Church, Enterprise. He came on staff in June 2011 as associate pastor/minister of education. Bowden previously served as youth pastor for CrossPointe Church, Madison; interim pastor of New Washington Christian Church, New Washington, Indiana; and pastor of Maplesville Church. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a master of divinity degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He and his wife, Lindsay, have three children. First, Enterprise, also will host First Priority training sessions Sept. 28, 6–8 p.m., for anyone interested in serving in the school-based ministry. A First Priority leader is needed in each school in the area. Light snacks will be served during the sessions.