Rodney Mitchell, associate pastor and minister of music at Auburn Heights Baptist Church, Phenix City, celebrated his 30th year at the church in April. After three decades serving at Auburn Heights Baptist, Mitchell said the most fulfilling aspect of his ministry has been to see “lives forever changed by the Father.”
Mitchell first came to Auburn Heights as the church’s youth minister after the church’s pastor, Wayne Scarborough, asked him to join the staff.
“Pastor Wayne was my RA (Royal Ambassadors) director growing up,” Mitchell said. “He called and asked if I would be interested in coming and being a part of doing the youth and music here at Auburn Heights and here we are 30 years later.”
He said the congregation has a lot to do with him staying at a single church for so many years.
“Auburn Heights is a well diverse congregation and a loving people who have a heart for God,” Mitchell said. “They have to be a congregation that is special to keep two pastors both for over 30 years.”
Another 30-year milestone for Mitchell is his marriage to wife, Debbie. The couple has two children and two grandchildren. Mitchell’s parents also attend Auburn Heights. (Anna Keller)
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