After delaying a vote before spring break, the Alabama Senate has awarded final passage to a bill renaming, for state purposes, the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
Resumés and cover letters for those being nominated and/or interested in applying must be received by email on or before March 31. Send to sbomsearch@gmail.com.
Rick Lance began serving with the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions in 1998 and has served more than 55 years total in Alabama Baptist churches and ministry positions.
“Passing the torch is something that should constantly be on our hearts and minds. In a relay, the torch does not belong to one runner forever. Its power is not diminished when it is passed … [it] is extended.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin
“Pastor Jeff served our church with unwavering devotion, compassion and humility. His love for God and for people was evident in every sermon he preached, every prayer he prayed and every conversation he shared.” —FBC Opelika staff/deacons
“Jarman … is the right man for this time … has proven himself to be a leader … [and] is a loving pastor of his flock. … He will love Alabama Baptists well.” —Craig Carlisle, immediate past president, Alabama Baptist State Convention
Huntsville pastor Jarman Leatherwood elected president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention after serving the past four years in vice president roles.
Schedule and location reminders for the Nov. 11–12 state convention annual meeting and other activities taking place around the annual meeting; also a speaker update related to the Nov. 10 pastors conference
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