First Southern Baptist in Hope Hull calls former pastor to return

Johnny Rush is returning as pastor of First Southern Baptist Church, Hope Hull.

He previously served from 2003 to 2013. Rush holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Auburn University and is a licensed engineer. He works as a program director for the Alabama Department of Corrections and is a volunteer chaplain. He was ordained at Dalraida Baptist Church, Montgomery.

Rush and his recently deceased wife, Gerene, have one daughter, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.