As Associate Minister, Reverend Aldrich is responsible for pastoral care and oversees the Ministries of Congregational Care and Community Life.

Joe grew up in Raleigh, NC, and graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN. He was educated at Wake Forest University (BA in English) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity).

Before joining the staff at MPBC, he served at First Baptist Church in Mobile, AL, and Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

When he’s not at Church, Joe enjoys taking walks, playing with his dogs, Charlie and Olive, and traveling to visit his daughters.