Background
Chandler, Gordon Harold was born on December 24, 1932 in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. Son of Gordon Russell and Kathleen Maudie (Green) Chandler.
Chandler, Gordon Harold was born on December 24, 1932 in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. Son of Gordon Russell and Kathleen Maudie (Green) Chandler.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1952. Bachelor's Degree, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1956. Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Judson College, 1980.
Pastor, Pine Bower Baptist Church, Cedartown, Georgia, 1955-1957; pastor, Paden Baptist Church, Gadsden, Alabama, 1957-1981; director of missions, Calhoun Baptist Association, Anniston, Alabama, 1981-1989; executive director, Madison Baptist Association, Huntsville, Alabama, since 1989.
Director, teacher Samford University Extension Division, Gadsden and Anniston, Alabama, 1966-1986. Member, vice chairman board directors Baptist Medical Center, Gadsden, 1973-1981, Human Relations Council, 1978-1981. Member Gadsden Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Baptist Conference of Directors of Missions (president 1989-1990), Greater Huntsville Ministers Association (secretary 1993, treasurer 1994).
Married Hazel Blackwell, December 25, 1951. Children: Cathy Miranda, Gordon Harold, Junior.