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Daily Archives: June 20, 2024

Relatives attack Somali man for his faith in Jesus

June 20, 2024

A Somali man received serious injuries when his relatives attacked him for putting his faith in Jesus Christ.

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Ken Allen shifting to director of associational missions and church planting at SBOM

June 20, 2024

As Rick Barnhart retires as SBOM’s director of associational missions and church planting, Ken Allen of LeaderCare will step into the role. Barnhart believes Allen’s experience has prepared him well for his newest endeavor.

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Riverside Baptist burns after fatal one-car crash

June 20, 2024

Riverside Baptist Church was destroyed by fire early this morning (June 20) after it was struck by a car that apparently missed a sharp curve outside the church.

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Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, DOM James Best dies at 90

June 20, 2024

James Richard Best, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and associational director of missions, died June 13. He was 90.

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‘Retreading:’ Barnhart retiring from SBOM after years of associational ministry

June 20, 2024

After years of associational ministry work, Rick Barnhart is retiring June 30. However, he said he is not truly retiring — just retreading.

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