CHESTER, Vt. — The Chester Baptist Church is pleased to announce the arrival of a new interim pastor, Rev. Gerard (Rod) Birney, to the church and community. Birney began his new duties on May 2, and will preach weekly on Sunday mornings at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Birney has a Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has served as full-time pastor of several churches in New England, as well as interim pastor in Manchester Center, Vermont. He is married to Jill, and they have two adult children.
Chester Baptist Church is located at 162 Main St., just off the green. All are welcome to come welcome the new interim pastor on Sunday morning. For more information, call (802) 875-2638, or visit www.chesterbaptist.org.
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