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Whitt Hibbs - Senior Pastor

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Bro. Whitt is originally from Sardis, Alabama. He graduated from Sardis High School in 1982 and attended Marion Military Institute on a football scholarship and later played at Jacksonville State but was forced to give up football due to an injury. And he also is a big time Alabama Crimson Tide fan!  Bro. Whitt has one daughter, Marion Nicole (Hibbs) Kirby.    Bro. Whitt is the are proud Poppa of Derrick "Cole"  Kirby who was born June 23rd, 2008.   Bro. Whitt has a B.S. Degree in Religious Education from Andersonville Baptist Seminary and is near completion on his Masters Degree. He has been in the ministry 28 years, and has been a pastor for 23 years. Bro. Whitt is 46 years old.

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Bro. Boyd will be involved with Pastoral Ministries. He is married to the former Barbara Smith. They have 3 children who all are married and 3 grandchildren.  Bro. Boyd will begin pursing a BS degree from Andersonville Seminary in November.  Bro. Boyd has been preaching 4 years.  He also works with our students, and teaches wherever he is needed.  Bro Boyd is a native of Ohatchee, Alabama.  His parents are Marvis Blair and the late Billy Blair.  He was brought up in Oak Bowery Baptist Church in Ohatchee under the pastorate of John Clark.

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Sheila has been a member of Arbor for 41 years. She is a very accomplished pianist and Music Director. The chior under her leadership has experienced great growth the past few years. Sheila was born into a family of singers and musicians so she had no choice but to follow in their footsteps.  Sheila has 2 grown children who are married, they are Matthew (Tracy) Calhoun and Candance (Brandon) Smith.  She has 4 grandchildren Brooks and Brennan Calhoun and Brayley and Addyson Smith.  If you desire to be a part of an annointed choir but one that will allow you to worship and experience the presence of God in your life come be a part of Arbor's Sanctuary Choir.  Throughout the year the choir leads our Sunday Worship times, as well as special programs at Easter, 4th of July, and our Hanging of the Green Service for Christmas.  The choir has been invited to sing for various events as well as many churches revival services.

Norris will be taking over as our Sunday School Director beginning in September.  Norris is a ordained deacon who just recently announced his call into the ministry.  He is an accomplished Teacher and Bible Student himself and will do an outstanding job leading our Sunday School.

If your interested in Student Ministry and feel that God has CALLED you and equipped you for this ministry please send your resume with at least 5 references.  You can send it to the Pastors attention at the churches address.

Richard has been a faithful member of Arbor for a number of years now!  Richard will bring an wealth of knowledge to this positon due to his years of teaching experience.  He also has a very kind and understanding spirit so we look forward to his leadership in all our DiscipleU Ministries.