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Pastor Clyde E. McNell Sr. has faithfully served in pastoral ministry for over 40 years preaching and teaching the Word of God with passion and conviction. He is the longtime Pastor of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Plaquemine Louisiana as well as New Light Baptist Church and St. Peter Baptist Church. In addition he serves as President of the Iberville Parish Ministers Conference a historic fellowship of churches dedicated to advancing the gospel and serving the community.Pastor McNell is known for his practical Spirit-led preaching that combines biblical depth with everyday application. He has a heart for mentoring young ministers strengthening church leadership and encouraging believers to live faithfully in a world filled with challenges. His ministry extends beyond the pulpit through teaching counseling and community outreach.As an author Pastor McNell has written books and devotionals designed to uplift inspire and equip God's people. His writings much like his preaching emphasize hope perseverance and trust in God's promises.Above all he is a servant of Christ who believes that the Christian life is a journey - moving from imperfection to the perfection God has promised in Christ. His life scripture is Philippians 3:13-14:Brethren I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.Pastor McNell is a husband father and grandfather who cherishes faith family and the call to serve God's people with integrity and love.