Bethel Baptist in Columbiana calls new pastor

Wesley Criswell is the new pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Columbiana.

He moves into the position from his role as young adult pastor at Bethel. Criswell earned a certificate of pastoral ministry from the Ministry Training Institute at Samford University and is currently pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies from Leavell College, New Orleans Seminary. He previously served as youth pastor at Underwood Baptist Church, Montevallo, and Fellowship of Faith Community Church, Columbiana.

Criswell owns and operates Higher Call Heating and Air Conditioning. He and his wife, Kristy, have five children.