Winston Association, retiring director of missions

Al Hood is retiring as director of missions (DOM) for Winston Association. He holds an associate’s degree in education from Walker Junior College (now Bevill State Community College) in Jasper; a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Alabama; a master of divinity in biblical studies from New Orleans Seminary; and a doctor of ministry in biblical studies from Luther Rice University in Lithonia, Ga. He has served at Saragossa Church, Nauvoo; Philadelphia Church, Jasper; and Center Grove Church, Cullman. Hood became DOM on Aug. 1, 2000, and will retire Dec. 31.