James Rogers, the chairman of the deacons at Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church, presents a plaque to Mickey and Laura Lee Gilliland.
The church’s new property is a land-locked 46 acres, which pastor Derek Staples is grateful to preserve as a gift for many FBC generations to come. “Whatever God puts in their hearts, they’ll be able to do,” he said.
The Autauga Baptist Association church reports the addition as a “longtime vision that God has brought to fruition very smoothly.”
Chandler Snyder preached in view of a call Sunday, June 28, and begins his service immediately. Longtime pastor Buddy Gray was honored earlier in the month.
When Mike Watts became the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, in November 2025, he set out to “revitalize” the small church.
Janet Hoffman’s years of service on the executive board of national WMU coincided with that of Wanda Lee, executive director emerita and president emerita of national WMU.
“After months of prayer, careful discernment, and seeking the Lord’s guidance, the Senior Pastor Search Committee is unanimous in confidently recommending Chandler Snyder as the next Senior Pastor of Hunter Street Baptist Church.”
With a name like his, John Boozer said he learned along the way to have fun with it, noting he’s heard all the jokes and has long embraced his nickname of “Booze.”
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