CedarValleyBaptistChurch
3145 Cedar Valley Road
Montezuma, GA 31063
ph: 478-472-7028
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Pastor Damon Fountain was recently called to Cedar Valley Baptist Church. His first Sunday to fill the pulpit was November 4, 2018.
Biography Of Rev. Damon Fountain
Damon Fountain grew up in a minister’s home. His father Mercer E. Fountain was a pastor for almost 45 years. Under the Christian influence of his mother and father, Damon accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 12 and followed with Believers Baptism.
After graduation from Terrell County High School, in Dawson, Ga., Damon went into Law Enforcement, joining the Dawson Police Department, in Dawson, Ga. He attended the Albany Regional Police Academy, in Albany, Ga., in 1977. Upon completion of the police academy he attended the Albany Technical College, obtaining his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Damon enjoyed working both as a Police Officer and an EMT, serving his community.
In March of 1977 Damon married Cecilia. She is a graduate of the University of Pangasinan, in the Philippines, with a BSN degree. She later received her certification in Tumor Registry, and now works from home as a Certified Tumor Registrar for Halifax hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cecilia is a vital link in the ministry with Damon.
In August of 1977 at the age of 20, Damon surrendered to the ministry. He began pastoring his first church, Taylor Mill Baptist Church, in Reynolds, Ga., in 1978. Damon continued to work in Law Enforcement, as he was pastoring bivocationally.
In 1982 Damon went to Bible Baptist Institute, in Graceville, Fl., where he studied Theology. He continued to pastor church’s and work in law enforcement in Florida until he returned to Georgia in 1996.
Upon returning to Georgia, he pastored and worked as a Deputy Sheriff until 2015 at which time he retired from Law Enforcement with 38 years.
Damon is currently serving as Pastor of Cedar Valley Baptist Church, in Montezuma, Ga.
In addition to church responsibilities, Damon has served in other ministry capacities to include: Chaplain for several Sheriff’s Offices, as well as Chaplain for the Region 3 Georgia Bureau of Investigations. He also served as Pastoral Care Director for Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, Ga. Damon has been involved serving in several Church Association’s in various capacities. He also served in the Georgia Baptist Convention, serving on the Executive Committee 2007-2012, Georgia State Missions Budget Committee Member 2011, Committee on Committee’s Member 2011.
Overall, Damon has 41 years of ministerial experience across all ages from children through senior adults. In addition Damon has significant interest in Evangelism and Prayer ministry.
Damon and Cecilia are the proud parents of Helen Fountain Barfield and Derek Fountain. They are the very proud grandparents of (3) three precious grandchildren: Kia Barfield, Jayleigh Faith Fountain and Breenleigjh Grace Fountain.
Pastor Damon Fountain and wife, Cecelia
CedarValleyBaptistChurch
3145 Cedar Valley Road
Montezuma, GA 31063
ph: 478-472-7028
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