The Rev. Clifford Larrabee, a graduate of the Long Island Bible Institute with experience in the area of Christian education, has been named pastor of the Free Spirit Assembly of God Church, Fireline Road, Palmerton R.1.

Pastor Larrabee’s background includes work in Sunday school and bus ministry development, children’s church and Christian education on all levels.

Before accepting the position at the Palmerton church, he served as Minister of Christian Education, including the Liberty Christian Academy, an A.C.E. day school in Shillington.

The Free Spirit Assembly of God Church was formed last year.