135 people baptized by 3Circle Church at the beach

October 1, 2023

3Circle Church began beach baptisms during the pandemic. This year was the biggest baptism event yet, with 135 people baptized on Aug. 27.

Calvary Baptist in Abbeville calls new pastor

September 30, 2023

Joel Laseter is the new pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Abbeville, where he served as interim pastor.

Christian musicians join together to release album on caring for God’s creation

September 30, 2023

“A New Heaven and A New Earth” is a multi-genre music project focused on a biblical view of environmentalism. Several songs from the project are available now, and the full album’s release is set for winter 2023–2024.

Deatsville pastor retires after more than 17 years

September 30, 2023

Glenn Goggans retired as pastor of Mitts Chapel Baptist Church, Deatsville, July 30, after more than 17 years of service. Church members expressed gratitude for Glenn and his wife, Delane.

Tony Evans speaks at anniversary event, ‘There IS a Balm in Gilead’

September 30, 2023

Speaking in Birmingham, pastor and author Tony Evans said of the U.S., “We continue to suffer from the wounds of division and calamity and crisis, racial animus (and) negative political discord that is often bred along racial lines.”

Nazareth Baptist pastor retires after 51 years of bivocational ministry

September 29, 2023

Herbert Reid retired as pastor of Nazareth Baptist Church, Centre, after 51 years of bivocational service. Reid was honored for his years of dedicated ministry on Aug. 13 with a reception and letter of commendation.

Church at Chelsea Westover opens new kids’ building

September 29, 2023

On Aug. 27, the Church at Chelsea Westover celebrated the grand opening of its new children’s ministry building, which includes a kids’ chapel and six classrooms used for both Sunday School space and the Mother’s Day Out program.