Larry D. Wright is currently the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, a position he has held since 1991. Previously, he served another pastorate for sixteen years. Prior to that, he served on a church staff and fulfilled a calling in the field of vocational evangelism.
Larry graduated from Samford University (Birmingham, Alabama) in 1970 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, Texas). His ministry extended to the college campus where he taught religion as an adjunct professor at the University of North Alabama in Florence for seven years.
A published author, Larry enjoys writing as a hobby and as a great ministry opportunity. Some of his writings have been published in Homelife and Proclaim, as well as Leadership Journal. Many of Larry’s other works are self-published. You may read some of Larry’s favorite articles by visiting the Web Page of First Baptist Church at www.fbcflorence.com (Inspirational Stories).
His other interests include golf, backpacking, duck hunting and training Labrador Retrievers. Larry and daughters have hiked over 150 miles on the Appalachian Trail and most all of the trails in North Alabama.
Mission Statement:
With the life I live , the words I speak and the sentences I write, I will boldly recommend Jesus Christ as a way of life to anyone because I am convinced that only He can truly give meaning to life, accomplish transformation and guide me into eternity.
Life Verse:
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it is the power of God into salvation for everyone who believes..."
Romans 1:16
