For the past 50 years, Herb Thomas has sought to accomplish three goals: “to reach the lost, to strengthen the Church and to give pastoral leadership to the congregation.” For the latter 36 of those years he has served as pastor of Circlewood Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, a role that has been a “privilege.”
Thomas received his education from Walker College in Jasper and Luther Rice College and Seminary in Lithonia, Georgia. Before serving as pastor of Circlewood Baptist, he served as pastor of Lookout Valley Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Sayre Baptist Church.
He has served as first vice president and president of the Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee member, chairman of SBC’s administration committee, moderator for Tuscaloosa Baptist Association and Southern Baptist Foundation trustee. Thomas also has served on the board of regents for the University of Mobile.
Circlewood member Robin Lunceford said of Thomas and his wife of 56 years, Virginia, “They are wonderful examples of selfless servants of Christ for all of us at Circlewood. The members love and appreciate them very much for sharing God’s love in good times, trying times and bad times.”
Looking back on his years of ministry, Thomas said, “I count it a great joy to preach the gospel and serve in the churches. God is good and gracious and I thank Him for the privilege to preach His Word.”
The couple has two children and six grandchildren.
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