Birmingham
Chris Crain is the new executive director of missions for Birmingham Association. He will begin Jan. 1. He currently serves as associational mission strategist for St. Clair Association. Prior to serving with St. Clair Association, he served as pastor of North Valley Church, Margaret, and South Roebuck Church, Birmingham. Crain holds master of divinity and doctor of ministry degrees from New Orleans Seminary. Crain and his wife, Carol, have three children.
Chris Crain called as new executive director of missions for Birmingham Association
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