After serving as director of missions for Columbia Baptist Association for 20 years, Jerry Grandstaff has announced his upcoming retirement effective Dec. 31.
A Florida native, Grandstaff earned degrees from Kentucky Christian Bible College in Ashland and Covington Theological Seminary in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
He surrendered to the ministry call in May 1971 and soon after served as pastor of churches in his home state. He also served as pastor of several Alabama Baptist churches including Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Andalusia; Bayou Sara Baptist Church, Saraland; and Southside Baptist Church, Dothan.
While he enjoyed serving in a pastoral role for many years, Grandstaff said he will “never forget the hour God placed in my heart the calling of associational missions.”
“These past 20 years … have been, no doubt, some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of my ministry,” he said. “I will forever be grateful to the churches of the Columbia Baptist Association for entrusting me with this glorious opportunity.”
During his ministry, Grandstaff also has served as a trustee of LifeWay Christian Resources and the University of Mobile, second vice president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention and associational representative for the State Board of Missions.
When looking at retirement, Grandstaff said he “just wants to continue being useful in whatever capacity God deems best,” but his time will certainly include time with family and riding with F.A.I.T.H. Riders Motorcycle Ministry, he said.
He and his wife, Rhonda, have two children and five grandchildren.
To contact Grandstaff for pulpit supply or other ministry needs, call 334-596-5098. (TAB)
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