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Glenview Church Hires Pastor With Unique Experience

Before entering ministry, the Glenview New Church's new pastor used to be a carpenter.

The Glenview New Church hired Rev. Jay Barry on July 1 as their new pastor, according to the Glenview Announcements. Barry used to be a carpenter.

Barry owned a construction company in New York for more than 30 years, before studying ministry, according to the Glenview Announcements

Although growing up in Phoenix, Barry's family lived in Glenview when he was born and he was baptized at the New Church, the Glenview Announcements reports.

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