West Jefferson Church, new pastor

Paul S. Hicks is the new pastor of West Jefferson Church. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham, a master’s degree from Beeson Divinity School at Samford and a doctor of ministry from New Orleans Seminary. He previously served as the associate pastor of North Gardendale Church, Gardendale. He also has served as pastor of First Church, Irondale; Northside Church, Cullman; and Westside Church, Warrior. He and his wife, Christy, have two children.