Charles T. Carter preached his “Come Before Winter” sermon for the 55th straight year in a row Nov. 5 at FBC Birmingham.
Two east Alabama communities are processing and grieving the events of recent days.
Media outlets are reporting the Nov. 3 death of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who also served as pastor of First Baptist Church Phenix City.
Robert Smith Jr., professor of Christian preaching at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, has announced plans to retire in spring 2024.
Smyrna Baptist Church, Dothan, will host its 158th homecoming Nov. 5.
Lee Ammons is the new pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Samson.
Confusion remains over exactly what Smiths Station mayor and FBC Phenix City pastor Bubba Copeland disputes in recent allegations versus what he claims as being appropriate as long as it is separate from his professional and ministry roles.
“I apologize for any embarrassment caused by my private and personal life that has become public. … I have nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of things that were said were taken out of context.”
