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Mark Barber is the new pastor of East Gardendale Church, Gardendale. He previously served as pastor of Hillview Church, Forestdale. He will begin his new ministry in July. He and his wife, Karon, have three children.
Mark Barber called as new pastor of East Gardendale Church
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