Willis retires as DOM of Carey Baptist Association after 16 years

Bruce Willis retired June 30 after 16 years as associational director of missions of Carey Baptist Association. During his tenure, Willis began 10 ministries that include the Carey Baptist Thrift Store, ramp ministry for the elderly, Christ-centered counseling and a monthly pastors’ pancake breakfast.

Willis was saved and called into ministry as an adult. He served as interim pastor of West End Church, Alexander City; Calvary Baptist Church, Dadeville; Zion Baptist Church, Woodland; River Road Baptist Church and Comer Memorial Baptist Church, both in Alexander City; Coaling Baptist Church; First Baptist Church Ashland; and Calvary Baptist Church, Wetumpka.

Willis holds an associate’s degree from Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City; a bachelor of arts degree from Samford University; a master of divinity degree from New Orleans Seminary and additional study in counseling from Luther Rice College and Seminary, Lithonia, Georgia. Willis is available for supply preaching and counseling. He can be reached at 256-276-1213. Willis and his wife of 50 years, Kathy, have three children and seven grandchildren. The association honored the Willises with a celebration event June 30.