Background
Freret, René Joseph was born on January 3, 1944 in Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Carroll and Pearl (Gordy) Freret.
Freret, René Joseph was born on January 3, 1944 in Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Carroll and Pearl (Gordy) Freret.
Associate of Arts, Perkinston Junior College, 1964. Bachelor, Baptist Christian College, 1973. Master of Arts, Baptist Christian University, 1978.
Doctor of Philosophy, Baptist Christian University, 1984.
Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, McNeil, Mississippi, 1966-1968;
pastor, Center Baptist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1968-1970;
pastor, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Benton, Arkansas, 1970-1972;
associate pastor, Baptist Tabernacle, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1972-1973;
pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1973-1997;
administrator, Temple Christian Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1974-1997;
president, Temple Baptist Institute, since 1981. Instructor Maranatha Institute Missions, Natchez, Mississippi, since 1983. Director Maranatha Mens Retreat, Natchez, since 1990.
President Bible Edition and Missionary Svc.,1996.
Chairman Harrison County (Mississippi) Fire Commission, 1990. Chairman, mayor Gulfport City Councilmen Task Force, 1994-1997. Chaplain Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Gulfport, 1989, Harrison County Board Supervisors, 1992-1995.
Trustee Memorial Hospital Gulfport, 1996-1997. Member Mississippi State Association Christian Schools (executive director student state competition 1984-1993, vice president 1988-1993, president 1993-1995, executive director 1995-1996), American Association Christian Schools (board directors 1996-1997).
Married Freda Rester. Children: Katherine, Grace, Stephen, Rachel.