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Tyler church pastor retiring after 35 years serving congregation

Dedicated 45 years of his life to ministry, with 35 of those as the lead pastor of Central Baptist Church.

TYLER, Texas — Central Baptist Church in Tyler’s longest serving pastor is retiring.

Kim Beckham has dedicated 45 years of his life to ministry, with 35 of those as the lead pastor of Central Baptist Church.

Beckham announced his retirement in October 2021 and on Sunday, the church will honor Beckham with a retirement service celebrating his years at the church.

Read more from our CBS19 paper partner, Tyler Morning Telegraph. 

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