“I believe that Kenneth (Wells) would be the best choice for a strong ‘small church’ voice in leadership of Alabama Baptists,” says Pastor Josh Smith, who plans to nominate him for state convention first vice president in November.
An effective/fruitful church organizational structure is the one that supports fulfilling the Great Commission and doesn’t hinder forward moving efforts.
“Ryan Whitley knows, believes and stands for the values and convictions of Alabama Baptists,” says Daven Watkins, pastor of FBC Pelham, who plans to nominate Whitley as state convention 1st vice president at the annual meeting in November.
Southern Baptist Convention leader Jeff Iorg told Alabama Baptists their convention is a “powerhouse” in Cooperative Program giving. Speaking at the 2025 Missionary Appreciation Banquet
Alabama’s funds that fuel education and government agencies ended fiscal year 2025 in good shape, and in the case of the General Fund, better than expected.
In 1993, Spencer Knight picked up the phone and called James Long for ministry advice. Now Knight considers Long his “Paul” — as do many others — and presented him with the Andrew Smith Legacy Leader Award on Oct. 2.
Jarman Leatherwood of Huntsville “seeks to shine the light of Christ everywhere he goes,” says Robert Mullins, executive director of Madison Baptist Association, who will nominate him for state convention president in November.
Cheers erupted from the newly commissioned International Mission Board missionaries for the six global mission partners taking the stage.
