Buddy Gray celebrates 35 years as pastor

May 28, 2021

BIRMINGHAM METRO ASSOCIATION Buddy Gray knew when he was 16 that God was calling him to the ministry. He started preaching at rural churches and

Mount Hebron East Baptist Church celebrates 125th anniversary

May 27, 2021

ELMORE ASSOCIATION A cross hangs in the foyer of Mount Hebron East Baptist Church, Eclectic, that not only reminds them of the reason they exist

Protestant Church Closures Outpace Openings in U.S.

May 27, 2021

U.S. Protestant churches endured a difficult 2020, including starting the year with fewer congregations. In 2019, approximately 3,000 Protestant churches were started in the U.S.,

First Baptist Church, Trussville, will hold the Second Annual Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In on June 5

May 26, 2021

First Baptist Church, Trussville, will hold the Second Annual Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In on June 5, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the church. The

Kenneth Windsor, an Alabama Baptist pastor and minister dies May 10

May 26, 2021

Kenneth Windsor, an Alabama Baptist pastor and minister for more than 50 years, died May 10. He was 82. An Etowah County native, Windsor served

Smaller churches growing stronger through COVID challenges and opportunities

May 21, 2021

In the inaugural Small Church America webinar, titled “The Smaller-Attendance Church: Stronger Than Ever,” two pastors of small Southern Baptist churches discussed the challenges and

Wayne McMillian steps down as pastor of First Baptist Church, Uriah

May 19, 2021

BETHLEHEM ASSOCIATION Wayne McMillian recently stepped down from the pastorate of First Baptist Church, Uriah, to take a sabbatical and spend time with his wife,