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Rev. Norman Simmons - Senior Pastor

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What a great joy to introduce myself to you.  First, thanks for visiting our web site. God has made it possible for us to become familiar with one another  through the computer,  no matter the distance. That is also the power of prayer.  No matter the distance, God is always near!  Now  a personal word about me:

• Saved at 13 years of age. To God be the glory!  Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Florala. AL
• Ordained as a Deacon at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, February 15, 1970
• Licensed to the Gospel Minisstry, January 31, 1971
• Ordained to the Gospel Ministry,  September 21, 1971
• Associate of Arts Degree, Lurleen B Wallce Junior College, Andalusia, AL June 14, 1972
• Bachelor of Science, Troy State University, June 7, 1974
• Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Seminary, May 14, 1977

My pastorates:

• First Baptist Church, Kinston, AL  1971-1974
• Hays Creek Baptist Church, Franklinton, LA 1974-1977
• Calvary Baptist Church, Tuscumbia, AL 1977-1981
• Hillsboro Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL 1981-1990
• First Baptist Church, Headland, AL 1990-2001
• Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL  2001-2006
• Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2006-presesnt

I am married to Ruth Kimbro and we have two children, Jeff Simmons and Stephanie Lamm. She is married to Ron Lamm and they have three children: Cassidy, Ryan, and Rydge Lamm. As it is true for you, we also love our children and grandchildren. Praise the Lord they are Christians and active in a local church near their home.

No matter the distance, we are interested in your needs. Please send me any prayer requests, and when you are in our area, come and worship with us. We are a friendly church in the country  growing and lifting up Jesus. May God bless you!  Norman Simmons