Meek Church, Arley, staff change

Richard Welch is the new pastor of Meek Church, Arley. He comes from Center Grove Church, Cullman, where he served as pastor. Welch holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama in Huntsville, a master of divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and a doctor of theology from Central Christian University in Wynne, Ark. He and his wife, Karon, have two children.