Boy likely forced to convert, live apart from family

August 7, 2025

An attorney in Pakistan reports that a 14-year-old boy appears to have been forced by his employer to convert to Islam and is being kept from his family.

Longtime pastor Jim Auchmuty dies 9 days after preaching final sermon

August 7, 2025

James “Jim” Auchmuty — longtime pastor of Shades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover and First Baptist Church Roebuck Plaza in Birmingham — died Aug. 5, nine days after preaching his final sermon. He was 90 years old.

Third Sunday singing features Living Faith in Holly Pond

August 7, 2025

Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host its regular third Sunday night singing Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. featuring Living Faith Quartet.

Barbour Baptist Association assistant celebrating 30 year anniversary

August 1, 2025

Donna Harrison, who serves as the administrative ministry assistant for Barbour Baptist Association, Clayton, is celebrating her 30th anniversary in this position.