Longtime worship minister Gerald Sims dies at 86

September 4, 2024

Gerald Max Sims, who served as a bivocational music minister for his entire adult life — most recently at Central Baptist Church in Florence — died Aug. 8.

Lakeside Baptist in Birmingham presenting southern gospel event

August 31, 2024

Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham, will present Gospel Family Reunion, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.

White Pond Baptist celebrating homecoming Sept. 22

August 31, 2024

White Pond Baptist Church, Marbury, will celebrate homecoming Sept. 22.

Hope Community Church minister of education and administration retires after 43 years

August 30, 2024

Jody Baker is retiring as minister of education and administration of Hope Community Church (formerly McElwain Baptist Church), Birmingham, after more than 43 years of ministry.

NorthPark Baptist hosting Debbie Childers in community event

August 30, 2024

NorthPark Baptist Church, Trussville, is hosting humorist and columnist for The Alabama Baptist Debbie Childers in a community event Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

Clairmont Springs Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary

August 30, 2024

Clairmont Springs Baptist Church, Talladega, celebrated its 150th anniversary Aug. 11 with special music and presentations from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.