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Mike Bell is the new pastor of New Faith Church, Pleasant Grove. He previously served as pastor of Liberty Church, Brookwood. He also served as a bivocational pastor for 42 years, evangelism director for Pleasant Grove Association and served in nursing home ministry and radio ministry. Bell holds a bachelor’s degree from Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and Seminary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He and his wife, Theresa, have three children and two grandchildren.
A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are just getting started with mud-out work in Anderson, Indiana, after historic flooding affected thousands. But they’ve already seen God at work, opening doors for them to bring help and hope.
Tim McFather is the new pastor of West Point Baptist Church, Jacksonville.
Nick Sharp is the new pastor of Fyffe First Baptist Church, where he has been serving as interim pastor.
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