Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church searching for new pastor

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church is located in Jasper and has recently found itself at a crossroads, as the current pastor, Reverend JT “Billy” Simon, is retiring, leaving a vacancy in the pastoral position. The church is now seeking a new pastor to fill the position and lead the church into the future. Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church has been in operation for 145 years. In fact, over the last 60-plus years, there have been two pastors leading the flock. Before Simon, the previous pastor served until his passing, and then for the last 37 years, Simon has been diligently serving the church. "Our memb