Joe Bob Mizzell

State Missionary Joe Bob Mizzell is the director of the Office of Christian Ethics & Chaplaincy Ministries for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

As Director of Christian Ethics, he helps Alabama Baptists understand and apply the principles and attitudes of the Christian faith to all areas of life, such as family life, race relations, moral issues, economic problems and Christian citizenship. He came to this position in August 1991. Previously, Joe served as pastor of Alberta Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa. He and his wife, Peggie, are members of Hopewell Baptist Church, Marion. They have a daughter and a son.

Education: Isabella High School, Maplesville; bachelor of science, Howard College (Samford University); master of arts, University of Alabama; master of divinity, New Orleans Seminary; doctor of ministry, New Orleans Seminary.

Other Ministerial Experience: Alberta Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, 1974-91; First Baptist Church, Childersburg, 1968-74; First Baptist Church, Guin, 1965-68; Plum Orchard Baptist Church, New Orleans, La., 1964-65.

Other Denominational Service: moderator, Tuscaloosa Baptist Association; chairman, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention; Chairman, committee on committees, Alabama Baptist State Convention; trustee, Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention. Military/Community Service: state chaplain (Colonel), Alabama (Army) National Guard, HQ STARC, Retired; Medal of Commendation, Alabama National Guard, 1979.

Contact: email: jmizzell@alsbom.org
                  phone: 1-800-264-1225, ext. 267.