Jim Cooley is the new pastor of First Church, Birmingham. He previously served First Church, Haleyville, as pastor since 2003. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham, a master of divinity from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., and a doctor of ministry from New Orleans Seminary. He currently serves as second vice president for the Alabama State Convention. He and his wife, Judith, have two children.

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