“When the Lord brought us an offer from a growing church who desperately needed the space, we voted overwhelmingly to sell and relocate,” said pastor Steve Potts.
Gerald Burns said — as he always has — that if someone else were to take over, he would step aside and let them. But for now, “as long as I’m able, I don’t mind doing it,” he said.
“It’s a new day at Dauphin Way. This is no longer just a hopeful expression. God is making it a reality, and it is evident that He has a great plan for our future.” —Pastor Lee Merck
The next season for the congregation of Trussville’s Deerfoot Baptist Church includes a new location, possibly new branding and definitely “a church set up to mentor and disciple members to be effective ministers in the community.”
“[This WMU] is what my heart and my soul needed,” said Sophie Arthur.
Every year, 100% of the AAEO goes directly to fund church planting work like theirs in Las Vegas.
Gil McKee served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa for nearly 25 years. His final Sunday in the role was Jan. 19. “It’s been the most rewarding, fulfilling pastorate of my life. It’s my Ephesus.”
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