Paul Howard retired in August after 36 years as pastor of Lafayette Heights Baptist Church, Lafayette. The church honored him with a special dinner and named him pastor emeritus.
Howard grew up at Lafayette Heights, where his father was pastor. As a young adult, he was the minister of music and youth at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, Lafayette, and New Pine Grove Baptist Church, Alexander City.
On Father’s Day 1987, Howard became the pastor of Lafayette Heights. He passed on the ministry legacy he received from his father; both his son and his son-in-law are pastors.
Howard announced his retirement in January but continued until a new pastor was found. He still teaches men’s Sunday School and helps out where needed. Howard and his wife, Donna, have two children and six grandchildren. Dave Bearden is the new pastor.
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