Longtime pastor Strickland retires after 40 years
January 8, 2009
After more than 40 years in the ministry, M.J. “Buddy” Strickland has retired. For 28 years, Strickland served as pastor of churches in Alabama, including
Pastor Smitherman concludes 34 years in ministry
January 8, 2009
George Smitherman retired at the end of 2008 after 34 years of ministry. The last three years, Smitherman served as pastor of Zion Baptist Church,
Harpersville pastor publishes book on church life
January 8, 2009
Billy Ray Johnson, pastor of Lighthouse Community Church, Harpersville, in Shelby Baptist Association, recently wrote a book titled “Simple Living in a Complex World.” The
Alabama revivalist Don Graham celebrates 50 years in ministry
January 8, 2009
When Don Graham heard the call to preach while walking across a dance floor at age 16, he had no idea where God would take
Samford graduates 265, awards Hull honorary doctorate
January 1, 2009
Samford University in Birmingham conferred degrees on 265 graduates from 19 states and three foreign countries and awarded an honorary doctorate to retired former provost
Derryberry ministers to women in ‘transition’
January 1, 2009
Ransomed, Reconciled, Redeemed.” This is the message of hope traveling music evangelist Kevin Derryberry is sending with his newest album, which was developed specifically for
Missions minister retires from FBC Montgomery
December 18, 2008
Harold Hancock is retiring as missions minister from First Baptist Church, Montgomery, where he has served since 1989. “Missions is my passion,” Hancock said of
Wells retires from ministry at FBC Tuscaloosa
December 18, 2008
Carl Wells is retiring from the ministry after 53 years. Wells received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College in Clinton and his master’s in religious
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