In the News ... "First Baptist Abilene's Phil Christopher announces retirement Sunday to congregation"

Photo by Greg Jaklewicz

• "I believe now is the time to turn the page and write a new and exciting chapter for First Baptist Abilene ..."

By Greg Jaklewicz, Reporter/Photographer
• Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, TEXAS - Phil Christopher, who has served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church for more than 26 years, announced to his congregation Sunday that he is retiring.

He set the date as Sept. 26, which is the last Sunday in September ...

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