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Interim Pastor - Rev. John Turner
Rev. John Turner has been called as the Interim Pastor for First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre. He began his ministry with us on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Bro. John has been married to Cathy Miller Turner for 48 years. They have 3 children and 11 grandchildren. Bro. John grew up in Mobile, Al and graduated from Murphy High School. He received his B.A. Degree from Mobile College (now the University of Mobile) and a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He has served churches in Alabama and Mississippi. His last pastorate was at Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church in Pascagoula, MS where he served for 25 years until he retired in 2022. After his retirement he began serving as Interim Pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lucedale, MS. Rev. Turner serves on the board for Servants Alive Ministries. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and restoring old firearms
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