In the News ... "First Baptist Church of Midland welcomes former pastor"

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• Presently a professor at Mercer University in Atlanta.

Staff Report
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - First Baptist Church held its “Let Freedom Ring” service Sunday.

The service and ensuing lunch included the return of special guest Daniel Vestal, who served as the pastor of First Baptist Church, Midland for 12 years (1976-88). He was accompanied by his wife Earlene, his daughter Ann and her family. Vestal was a national Christian leader in the Baptist faith. He is presently a distinguished professor of Baptist Leadership and director of the Eula Mae and John Baugh Center for Baptist leadership at Mercer University in Atlanta.

Vestal has recently written an inspirational book of his life with Jesus. “This Treasure Within: A Memoir” is a celebration of the loving and transformative presence of Christ in the life and Vestal’s ministry.