Pattillo retires from ‘tailor-made’ hospice chaplain role
June 15, 2006
For 18 years, Zelma Pattillo’s life has been focused on helping others find the most meaningful closure they can. And now Pattillo, recently retired
Bivocational ministers ask NAMB for office to support their work
June 15, 2006
The Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association has voted to submit a proposal to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) asking that the North American Mission Board
Adopt an Annuitant Sunday focuses on retired ministers
June 15, 2006
Sacrifice was at the center of our ministry,” Noel Edwards said. He and his wife, Sue, dedicated their lives to the gospel ministry. Edwards started
Chilton pastor Bishop retires after 33 years
June 8, 2006
Serving one church for more than a quarter of a century might seem unusual in the world we live in today. But for David Bishop,
Pastor Wayne Smith marks 35 years at Millbrook church
June 8, 2006
When Wayne Smith accepted the pastorate of Millbrook Baptist Church in Elmore Baptist Association in 1971, he told his wife, Kaye, that they would “probably
Survey: Protestant pastors, laity differ on spending priorities
June 8, 2006
A survey of Protestant ministers and churchgoers shows significant differences in the ways the groups would spend an unexpected surge in income in their church.
Huntsville’s Jackson to be nominated as SBC 1st VP
June 8, 2006
Jimmy Jackson, pastor of Whitesburg Baptist Church, Huntsville, in Madison Baptist Association will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC),
Valleydale pastor active as Golden Gate trustee
June 1, 2006
Calvin Kelly (right), pastor of Valleydale Baptist Church, Birmingham, is serving his 15th year as a Golden Gate Seminary trustee. He served 1984–1994 and is
