Dave Bearden is the new pastor of LaFayette Heights Baptist Church, LaFayette, following the retirement of Pastor Emeritus Paul Howard, who served more than 36 years.
Caring Well Sunday, Sept. 24, is on the SBC Calendar this year for the first time, giving churches an opportunity to acknowledge the emotional toll of sexual abuse and commit to ensuring congregations are safe places.
Lafayette Heights Baptist Church, Lafayette, will celebrate its 100th anniversary and homecoming Sept. 24 at 10:45 am. All are welcome.
NAMB’s Revive Summit, held Sept. 12–13 at Hope Community Church in Birmingham, is part of the SBC’s effort to provide resources and encouragement to churches that want to grow.
Drafting a will and making a plan for one’s children andL assets after death is not easy, but The Baptist Foundation of Alabama can help make the process intentional, affordable and God-honoring.
Josh Meadows said the idea behind SPEAK Tour was to make the events more accessible to students around the state. The result — some 800 students have been part of an event this year, and more opportunities are on the calendar.
During its Sept. 18–19 meeting in Nashville, the SBC Executive Committee adopted a new code of conduct, addressed financial realities and other business, and heard updates on the search for the next president and CEO of the organization.
Tim Coleman has been called as senior pastor of Winfield First Baptist Church after serving several years in Florida.
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