More than 70 percent of Southern Baptist churches in the United States are plateaued or declining in membership. The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
By Tim Peters More than 1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month. This staggering number includes some of the brightest, most inspiring pastors in the
Six Mile Church will celebrate homecoming June 2. The Heartmen Quartet will sing. The worship service will be at 11 a.m. and lunch will follow
First Church, Florence, will celebrate its 125th anniversary May 17–19. Services Friday and Saturday will be at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Speakers
Stanley Kilgore, pastor of Center Grove Church, Cullman, was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree by Southern Bible College & Seminary in Lenoir City,
Arbor Springs Church, Northport, will hold a camp meeting May 12–17, 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. weeknights. Shannon Knight will speak and provide the
Bevan Chapel Church, Berry, will sponsor a tent meeting May 16–18, 7 p.m. nightly in downtown Berry. Randal Trimm is pastor and will be the
Sandy Creek Church, Camp Hill, will hold revival May 8–10, 7 p.m. nightly. Gary Wiggins will speak and James Mynard will provide music. Rick Hall
