Antioch Baptist Church, Greensboro, celebrated its 125th anniversary Nov. 20 with Fred W. Karthaus III serving as the guest preacher. Karthaus, who is currently associate
Samford University’s Ministry Training Institute held its 75th anniversary celebration Dec. 8. Formed when Samford was known as Howard College, the program was originally called
Ernest “Skip” Parvin recently retired as pastor of First Baptist Church Childersburg where he had served since March 2016. He holds a bachelor’s degree in
Gilbert Butler, a member of First Baptist Church Guin, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 3 at the church. Born in 1922 in Woodville, Alabama, his
Cherry Street Baptist Church, Attalla, celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 16 with its pastor, Philip Elliott, preaching. The choir and congregational music was led by
John E. King Jr. celebrated 35 years of ministry Oct. 24 at the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. He has more than 40 years of ministerial
Jim Graham celebrates 20 years as pastor of Coosada Baptist Church this month. He has served in ministry since 1986 and is a graduate of
Jerry Butler, longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and Disaster Relief volunteer, died Nov. 27 in Albertville. He was 86. Butler was known as the “chain saw
