Colston Named pastor emeritus of Central Baptist Church

     The Reverend Raymond Otis Colston of Lillington, N.C., was named pastor emeritus of Central Baptist Church in Norfolk, Va.
     Colston is a member of the Campbell University Board of Ministers, an advisory and participatory group that provides insight and assistance in the fulfillment of the university’s mission to provide Christian higher education.
     “It is my sincere desire to continue to devote my life to the ministry of the Word and to live my life in a way that will bring honor to my Lord,” Colston said at his installation.
     A Campbell alumnus, Colston graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in 1949 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English and education from Wake Forest College in 1952. He has since earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
     A retired pastor, Colston served as moderator of several Baptist associations. He is actively involved with many civic organizations such as the Jaycees, Civitan and Lions clubs.
     He is married to the former Mary Dolores Smith. They are the parents of three children. They also have five grandchildren.