First Church, Ashville, new pastor

Jay Stewart is the new pastor of First Church, Ashville. He holds a bachelor of arts in music from Jacksonville State University, a master of divinity from New Orleans Seminary, and a doctorate of ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, Ga. He previously served as pastor of Dwight Church, Gadsden. He also has served at White Springs Church, Gadsden, and Calvary Church, Gadsden. He and his wife, Candace, have two children.