Bruce R. Peters. Birmingham: Seacoast Publishing, 2009. 316 pp. (Hardback).
This inspiring, informing and challenging book highlights the moving and inspiring ministry of Dick Vigneulle, the founding pastor of Shades Mountain Independent Church in Hoover.
When approached about being its pastor, Vigneulle, a noted bank executive, was quite reluctant, insisting, “I’m a banker, not a preacher.”
Fortunately God’s call prevailed and he retired after leading the church for 25 years.
During his tenure, the church started a Christian school along with a foreign missions organization and a youth evangelism ministry.
The author earned three degrees from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga and was a staff member of the Birmingham church from 1976 until 1984.
Readers will benefit from spending time with this tome.
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