Longtime pastor Strickland retires after 40 years
January 8, 2009
After more than 40 years in the ministry, M.J. “Buddy” Strickland has retired. For 28 years, Strickland served as pastor of churches in Alabama, including
Pastor Smitherman concludes 34 years in ministry
January 8, 2009
George Smitherman retired at the end of 2008 after 34 years of ministry. The last three years, Smitherman served as pastor of Zion Baptist Church,
Mother, daughter receive doctoral degrees together
January 8, 2009
One Alabama family has a lot to celebrate. Patricia Roden and her daughter Miranda Roden Bowie each received a doctoral degree from the University of
University of Mobile ensembles perform at White house
January 1, 2009
Three University of Mobile vocal ensembles — Voices (above) and quartets RamTonz and RamBunctious — gathered to perform at the White House in Washington, D.C.,
Churches use Christmas to reach community, see decisions made
January 1, 2009
In December, Alabama Baptist churches turned on the twinkle lights and warmed up the spotlights for their Christmas programs. Some were traditional, while others were
Derryberry ministers to women in ‘transition’
January 1, 2009
Ransomed, Reconciled, Redeemed.” This is the message of hope traveling music evangelist Kevin Derryberry is sending with his newest album, which was developed specifically for
Children’s Homes breaks ground in Oxford
January 1, 2009
Making room for Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries’ (ABCH) newest ministry center, Executive Director Paul Miller (right) and individuals from the ABCH family
Jackson Way Church celebrates 100 years, anticipates future
January 1, 2009
The Nov. 9 celebration of the 100th anniversary of Jackson Way Baptist Church, Huntsville, in Madison Baptist Association focused on remembering the past and meeting
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