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Paul Moore will retire May 6 from First Church, Pelham, after 16 years as associate/senior adult pastor. Moore was a pastor for more than 39 years in addition to serving as executive secretary-treasurer of the Alabama Baptist Ministers Benefit Society for more than 13 years. To contact him for supply preaching or interim roles call 205-913-5125. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children and four grandchildren. Daven Watkins is pastor.
Paul Moore to retire from FBC Pelham
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