Alabama Baptist pastor Ledford retires after 45 years

July 30, 2009

After about 45 years of faithful service as a pastor, Orien Ledford recently retired. Ledford’s last church was Antioch Baptist, Fyffe, where he served almost

Edmondson honored for 50 years in ministry

July 23, 2009

They came from all over, more than 200 of them — from churches he’d served as pastor and the church he is serving as interim

Birmingham brothers garner first Dove Award

July 23, 2009

Birmingham-natives Jon and Andy Erwin recently brought home their first Dove Award for their work on the Casting Crowns’ video “Slow Fade.” Jon, a member

Bachus honored for fighting gambling

July 16, 2009

The Alabama Baptist Chrisitan Life Commission (CLC) has commended U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus (left) for his legislative work prohibiting illegal Internet gambling. During a June

McCullough celebrates 50 years in ministry

July 16, 2009

Antioch Baptist Church, Guin, in Lamar Association recently honored its pastor, James F. McCullough, for 50 years in ministry. The church held a special service

FBC Holly Pond pastor retires; congregants honor his ministerial life

July 2, 2009

It was April 19. There were a lot of “whereases” said that Sunday at First Baptist Church, Holly Pond, in East Cullman Baptist Association. WHEREAS,

FBC Tuscaloosa couple build long-term bond with Ukrainians

June 18, 2009

In 1999, Rosalind and Jim Holloman traveled to Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, Ukraine, for what they thought would be a one-time missions trip. Since then, the couple have