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___MIKE FRITSCHER (above) never envisioned himself as pastor of a rural Baptist church. Yet he has become one of the most successful rural church pastors in Texas, serving at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Erath County. He's one of a multitude of city-bred preachers who often find their first ministry positions in an unfamiliar rural setting. ___
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Pinson set to retire in year 2000
___William M. Pinson Jr., executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1983, has announced his retirement effective Jan. 31, 2000. ___At his retirement, he will have been the state convention's leader for 17 years, the longest such tenure in BGCT history. He will celebrate his 65th birthday in August.
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