After more than 45 years in ministry Garner Clark, pastor of Autaugaville Baptist Church in Autauga Baptist Association, retired July 14. Clark served as pastor of Autaugaville Baptist for 35 years and also served at McGehee Road Baptist Church, Montgomery, and Millville Baptist Church, Frankfort, Kentucky. He holds degrees from Auburn University and Troy University as well as a master’s degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Clark also worked as a counselor at various Montgomery public schools and later became the coordinator of school counseling for all Montgomery middle schools.
Clark has served in numerous volunteer leadership roles within Autauga Baptist Association including moderator from 1991 to 1992.
“Dr. Clark has led with distinction and vision during his 35 years at Autaugaville and the blessing of his faithfulness is evidenced in both his church family as well as our Autauga Baptist Association churches,” Mel Johnson, lead mission strategist for the association, said. “His ministry has remained true to the Great Commission spirit of Alabama Baptists.”
Clark and his wife, Jo, have two children and two grandchildren. Though Clark is retiring from the pastorate he plans to continue his counseling practice and is available to fill pulpits, serve as transitional pastor and speak to churches or church groups on the scriptural approach to mind, body and spiritual well-being. He can be reached at 334-300-5973. (TAB)
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