Debbie Anderson was awarded the 2023 Paul H. Stewart Music Ministry Award at the annual Alabama Singing Men and Alabama Singing Women banquet, held Nov. 13 at Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Montgomery.
Matthew DeBord is retiring as pastor of First Baptist Church Clanton. He and his wife, Kay, have served at FBC for 19 years.
Clay Baptist Association celebrated its 125th anniversary Oct. 21 during its annual meeting held at Bethel North Baptist Church, Delta.
Rodney Puryear is the new director of missions for Sulphur Springs Baptist Association.
Andy Frazier is the new senior pastor of First Baptist Church Jasper, and Kara Kinnaird is the new music and publications assistant.
“All to the glory of God” —FBC Florence
John Sparks, pastor of Bethlehem East Baptist Church, Tallassee, recently retired.
Sherry Dunaway retired as church custodian for First Baptist Church East Brewton, after 31 years of service.
