Dawson Memorial Church, Birmingham, pastor Gary Fenton announces retirement

Dawson Memorial Church, Birmingham, pastor Gary Fenton announces retirement

Gary Fenton, pastor of Dawson Memorial Church, Birmingham, for 25 years, has announced his upcoming retirement set for Aug. 28. A Missouri native, Fenton has served in full-time senior pastor positions for 44 years. During his time at Dawson, he has led the church to give more than $10 million to Southern Baptist causes. He and his wife, Alta Faye, have three daughters and five grandchildren.