Dr. C. Thomas Wright
Executive Director of Missions (Associational Missionary)

"Thanks to my folks, I have been involved in Southern Baptist churches since the cradle roll. I recognized my sin and accepted Jesus as my Savior at eight years old. The Lord protected me from many teenage vices and I remember admitting to a high school friend that one day "I might be a preacher."

I entered the pre-medical program at Shorter College and soon joined the Baptist Student Union. That fellowship was instrumental in teaching me the need for a daily walk with the Lord. In the summer of 1977, I went on a BSU-sponsored medical mission trip to Grenada, West Indies. I realized while serving there that the evangelistic work was much more enjoyable than the medical work. I heard and accepted a clear call to missions. The remainder of college confirmed the desire to be a "doctor of the Spirit" instead of a doctor of the body. I enjoyed the subsequent years of missionary service in church planting/evangelism in Thailand and with the HMB/NAMB. I have particularly enjoyed serving as adjunctive professor of missions/evangelism at SEBTS and NOBTS.

I accepted the call to Mobile in December 2004. I have been interested in associational missions since the college internship and have been recommended to several different associations. I never felt led to accept until I heard from the Mobile personnel committee.

I am looking forward to serving with our associational committees as we emphasize Biblical Prayer, Evangelistic Ministries, Church Development, Church Planting, and Partnership Missions."

Responsibilities

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