About Bert

Rev. Bert Montgomery grew up outside of New Orleans, lived in Memphis, and dearly loves the state that connects the two.

The good folks at the University Baptist Church of Starkville, MS, call Bert their pastor. Some students at Mississippi State University call him their teacher. And, readers of his books call Bert their favorite author of all time (that last one is an unconfirmed rumor, but everything else is completely true). Prior to moving to Starkville, Bert served three Kentucky congregations as either youth minister or pastor. He also worked for several years as a juvenile probation officer, first in Jackson, MS, then in Memphis, TN.

Bert loves music of almost every kind, from Wagner to Buddy Rich, from Buddy Guy to Amy Grant, from the Allman Brothers to the Statler Brothers, from James Brown to Arlo Guthrie, and from the Fifth Dimension to Lady Gaga. Oh, and of course, Dylan, the Beatles, Elvis, and Willie.

Bert and his wife enjoy spending time with family, singing along with their favorite songs, cheering for the MSU Bulldogs, and watching old TV shows.