Emmett Roper, a longtime Alabama Baptist evangelist, died Jan. 11. He was 88. Roper, who called himself “a country preacher,” served in ministry for more than 60 years as a pastor, bivocational pastor, evangelist and author.
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their regular third Sunday night singing January 19th.
After more than 37 years of Christian ministry, the last 18 of those at First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa, Joe Armour retired Dec. 31.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Collinsville, celebrated its 150th anniversary Dec. 8.
Janice Dover recently retired from her role as ministry assistant of Franklin Association.
Thomas Wright recently retired as executive director of missions for Mobile Baptist Association after serving 20 years in this position.
Tracy Hanrahan is the new worship minister for Beulah Baptist Church, Sterrett.
Charlotte Mattox is the new secretary-treasurer of Tallapoosa Baptist Association.
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