Alabama News

JUDSON ASSOCIATION Kevin Freeman is the new pastor of Camp Springs Church, Columbia. He previously served as pastor of Cowarts Church. He also served at

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION John Thomas is the new director of missions for Columbia Association. He previously served as assistant director of missions for Calhoun Association. He

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION Malvern Church will host the Tribute Quartet in concert Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be collected. Hosea Parker is pastor.

ETOWAH ASSOCIATION Seth Stanton is the new minister of music at Twelfth Street Church, Gadsden. He previously served as minister of music at Gilliam Springs

BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION First Church, Fultondale, will host a Valentine’s Day dinner Feb. 14. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. B.B. Hudspeth will perform at

By Neisha Roberts The Alabama Baptist Doug Prestridge, pastor of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Edwardsville, has seen children grow up in the church and then

By Maggie Walsh The Alabama Baptist Although the role will look different, Jim Jackson will continue doing what he’s done for the last 52 years.

ST. CLAIR ASSOCIATION McEntyre Church, Ashville, will hold a fifth Sunday singing Jan. 29, 2 p.m. The Willing Vessels will perform special music. Bobby Winningham