FRANKLIN — When the final gavel sounded at Summit on Nov. 16, an era ended.
Dan Ferrell completed his 30th and last year as registration secretary for the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
Ferrell also will conclude his service as a staff member of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board on Dec. 31. He is the second longest tenured staff member with 39 years of service, just behind Andy Gunn who has served for 40 years.
When Ferrell became registration secretary in 1992, he was elected each year. Over time, the office was incorporated into his staff responsibilities.
A native of Alexandria, Ferrell has enjoyed his tenure with the TBMB and as registration secretary. “It has been a blessing,” he affirmed. [Read more…]