Cosper retires as Bessemer regional director for BMBA

Barry Cosper, Bessemer regional director for the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, has retired.

Cosper and his wife, Cathy, were recognized at the recent BMBA Missionary Appreciation Banquet held Nov. 30. Cosper’s 51-year ministry began when he was called to preach at age 14 and to his first pastorate at age 20.

A graduate of Samford University, Southern Seminary and New Orleans Seminary, Cosper has served numerous churches and was the associational missionary strategist for Bessemer Baptist Association before it merged with Birmingham Baptist Association to form BMBA. Pastor Morris Johnson, BMBA moderator, presented the Cospers with a plaque during the banquet in appreciation of their service.