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Cannon Church Pastor Resigns to Direct Emory Theology Programs
The senior pastor will be joining the staff of the Candler School of Theology.
The Rev. Tom Elliott is stepping down as senior pastor at Cannon Church, where he has led for six years.
He will be leaving the Snellville church for Emory University's Candler School of Theology, where he will be an assistant professor and program director, according to the Cannon Church.
His last Sunday with the church is June 16. On, June 20, he begins his new job.
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"This opportunity is the fulfillment of a long-time goal for Tom, and it is a huge honor to be chosen by the faculty and staff at Candler," said Steve Cover, chairman of the staff parish relations ministry team.
The change brings "both sadness and excitement," Cover added in a statement on the church's website. "Sadness that after six years we will be losing Tom; excitement in our celebration of this well-deserved move for Tom."
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The church will celebrate Elliott -- his church leadership and his new role -- after the 11 a.m. service this Sunday.
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