Alberton Baptist Church, Kinston, will host a fun day June 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring a Bible story, large water slide, kiddie pool, food, games and crafts. All are welcome.
Coming out of high school, Mondene Coker was dismissed as just a 19 year old who would stick with a job for a short time before leaving. But when the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions gave her a chance, she stuck with it for 50 years.
As Rick Barnhart retires as SBOM’s director of associational missions and church planting, Ken Allen of LeaderCare will step into the role. Barnhart believes Allen’s experience has prepared him well for his newest endeavor.
Riverside Baptist Church was destroyed by fire early this morning (June 20) after it was struck by a car that apparently missed a sharp curve outside the church.
James Richard Best, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and associational director of missions, died June 13. He was 90.
After years of associational ministry work, Rick Barnhart is retiring June 30. However, he said he is not truly retiring — just retreading.
The University of Mobile welcomes Nathan Harris as the new vice president for strategic initiatives.
This year, Alabama second and third graders saw an 8% increase in literacy based on the ACAP scores — 91% are reading at grade level as opposed to 83% in 2023.
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