Fayette
John Killian is the new director of missions for Fayette Association. A past president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, he previously served as pastor of Maytown Church for 19 years. He also served at Sharon Heights Church, Birmingham, and First Church, Boldo, in Jasper; taught at New Orleans Seminary extension; and has served on multiple boards, committees and in elected positions within the state and national conventions. Killian holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University, a master’s degree from the University of West Alabama and a master of divinity and doctorate from New Orleans. He and his wife, Jeanie, have two children.
John Killian called as new director of missions for Fayette Association
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