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Ben Chandler is concluding his time as director of missions (DOM) for Alabama-Crenshaw Association. He has served in the role since March 1, 2016, following his retirement as DOM for St. Clair Association after 16 years. He also served as DOM for Tennessee River Association from 1997 to 2004 and prior to that as pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, Brundidge, and First Baptist Church, Dawes, in Mobile. Chandler will launch his new Spiritual Measures Ministry in July. He also plans to work with intentional interim pastorates and intentional transitional ministries as well as continue writing and editing books. He and his wife, Patricia, have two children and five grandchildren.
Chandler concludes time as DOM for Alabama-Crenshaw Association
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