Northside Church, Cullman, new pastor

Tim Bates is the new pastor of Northside Church, Cullman. He previously served as minister of youth at Ridgecrest Church, Ozark. He also served at Post Oak Church, Ozark, and Carrville Church, Tallassee. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in Montgomery, a master’s degree from New Orleans Seminary and is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at New Orleans Seminary. He and his wife, Hope, have five children.