He spent two years serving in Louisiana while he was studying at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and he served just a little while at a church in Florida while he was in high school.
But other than that, John Marks has spent all of his 54 years in ministry serving in his home state of Alabama.
He will retire Aug. 31 from his role as director of missions (DOM) for Bethlehem and Pine Barren Baptist associations.
“It’s been a really, really good experience here for me,” said Marks, who has served in that role for more than 11 years. “It has been a joy to serve here.”
Before coming to Bethlehem and Pine Barren associations, Marks served eight years as DOM for Central Baptist Association. Before that, he served a number of churches as pastor and minister of music, youth and education.
“The Lord has really blessed to give me opportunities to serve not only in the pastorate but music and youth too,” he said.
Bethlehem and Pine Barren associations honored Marks and his wife, Maarah, at a reception Aug. 19 at First Baptist Church, Monroeville. After he retires, the couple will move to Cut Off, Louisiana, to continue their ministry. (Grace Thornton)
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