Blount County preacher Oden marks 104 years
September 28, 2006
Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor Andrew Oden celebrated his 104th birthday Sept. 16 in a fitting way — he preached. About 200 people attended a reception
Fayette minister marks 60 years, accepts pastorate
September 21, 2006
On Aug. 10, C.J. Townsend marked 60 years in the ministry, one day after accepting his 13th pastorate in Alabama. Sand Springs Baptist Church, Fayette,
Fayette minister marks 60 years, accepts pastorate
September 21, 2006
On Aug. 10, C.J. Townsend marked 60 years in the ministry, one day after accepting his 13th pastorate in Alabama. Sand Springs Baptist Church, Fayette,
Birmingham church helps members with special needs
September 14, 2006
Raising children with special needs can be a challenge for many families, at times making it difficult to participate in activities such as church services.
Welch retires from 32-year Florida pastorate
September 7, 2006
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bobby Welch’s 32-year pastorate at First Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, Fla., came to an end Aug. 27, focusing attention on the
McCalla pastorate transition complete; Mayfield retires
September 7, 2006
Dewey Mayfield, 78, retired many moons ago, but he did it again in June after 55 years in the ministry. He said he believes
Churches minister to members outside church walls
September 7, 2006
As aging adults and their families are faced with difficult decisions about long-term care, a senior adult’s church family can provide desperately needed support and
Samford seeks outstanding minister, layperson nominees
August 31, 2006
Samford University is seeking nominations for Alabama Baptist Minister of the Year and Lay Person of the Year honorees. The deadline for nominations is Sept.
