AI News
I am pleased to present our board’s news and activities, as I remain committed to upholding its integrity through transparency.
Mrs. Vivian Releford, Board Chairman
Board member Rev. Harold and Betty Middlebrook celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on February 6, 2025.
Rev. Middlebrook is the senior pastor of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Knoxville, Tennessee, and past chairman of the board,
Board member Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook Sr. was inducted into Ahern Hall of Legacy.
Board member Ms, Cathy Walker was the recipient of Ahern’ 2024 Director of The Year.
Vice-Chairman Rev. Cecil Mills Jr. observed his 31st Pastoral Anniversary on March 16, 2025. On March 20, 2025, he and Kathy observed their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. on March 20, 2025.
Rev. Mills is the senior pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Greeneville, Tennessee,
2024 Board Members of The Year
On January 1, 2025, Douglas and I observed our 56th Wedding Anniversary.
We are members of Bethel AME Zion Church in Kingsport, Tennessee,
AI Upcoming Events
Dr. Dorothy and Van Dobbins will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary, June 20, 2025.
Rev. Roger Mills will observe his 50th Preaching Anniversary, Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Rev. Roger Mills will observe his 38th Pastoral Anniversary, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Rev. Cecil Mills Jr. and I received the first Ahern Distinguished Service Award.