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Eric Roberts is the new pastor of First Church, Hoover. He previously served as minister to senior adults and associate discipleship pastor at Valleydale Church, Birmingham. He also is an assistant editor for Radical: Resources from David Platt. He holds degrees from Auburn University and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Roberts is married to Morgan.
Eric Roberts called as new pastor of FBC Hoover
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