08-07-2025
Senior pastor finalist selected for Bellevue Baptist Church
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously selected Ben Mandrell as their next senior pastor.
Mandrell is currently the president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, based in Brentwood, Tenn.
According to a video posted on Bellevue's YouTube channel, Mandrell will speak to the congregation during a special service on Sunday, July 13th at 10 a.m.
After the service, the entire congregation will vote on whether to accept the committee's recommendation of Mandrell as the new senior pastor at Bellevue.
If selected, Mandrell will replace Dr. Steve Gaines, who is retiring after serving 20 years as Bellevue's senior pastor.
Dr. Gaines announced his retirement back in September 2024, several months after being diagnosed with cancer. At the time, Gaines said his retirement was not connected to the diagnosis.
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