Pastor Rob Burns retired from East Pointe Baptist Church, Spanish Fort, on July 31, after 17 years. He had previously served multiple churches in Alabama,
Bill Brown, pastor of Happy Hill Baptist Church, Heflin, retired Aug. 28. During his 39 years in ministry, Brown served in various roles, including many
Tarrant First Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary Aug. 14. Carl Uptain, who was pastor 2008 to 2010, was the guest speaker. Charles Click, who
Lucas Dorion is the new coordinator for the Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship coordinating council. This appointment comes after Dorion’s eight years of service as associate
John Granger retired as director of missions of Coffee Association July 31 after 22 years. He will continue to serve as pastor of Church on
Ronnie Lamar Champion, age 75, died Aug. 31 in Atmore, Alabama. A Florida native, Champion served in the U.S. Army. He received the Purple Heart
Longtime minister of education Bill J. Reed died Aug. 27 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer and lymphoma. He was 86. Alabama Baptists knew
James Orville Collins, a pastor who served in Decatur, died Aug. 30. He was 70. He was in the optical business for 10 years. He
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