Felt Needs series: Supporting caregivers in your church
January 28, 2026
Caregiving the elderly is a major and growing concern in our society — a concern that affects all of us at one time or another.
Pastor, decorated veteran Dale Barnes dies at 76
January 26, 2026
Dale Barnes, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, died Jan. 7. He served four Alabama churches — Calvary Baptist in Prattville; Beulah Baptist in Wetumpka; Rock Springs Baptist and Titus Baptist.
Longtime pastor Loper dies at 85
December 29, 2025
James Ivaloy Loper, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, died Dec. 27. He was 85. Loper served his country in the U.S. Army for two years,
Retired missionary, minister Bob Hunt dies Dec. 19
December 20, 2025
The family will welcome visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at FBC Guntersville (1000 Gunter Avenue). A brief memorial service will be held at the church beginning at 5 p.m.
Former Alabama Baptist pastor, missionary Larry Hughes dies at 73
December 15, 2025
Over the years, Larry Hughes served in a number of Alabama Baptist churches, as well as serving as an IMB missionary in Western Europe for five years.
Retired worship pastor leverages gifts to invest in others with Worship Practice
December 12, 2025
Longtime ministry leader Charlie Martin was initially invested into by two people. One was a summer youth pastor who found out Martin was musical and
FBC Opelika grieving unexpected death of pastor Jeff Meyers
December 5, 2025
“Pastor Jeff served our church with unwavering devotion, compassion and humility. His love for God and for people was evident in every sermon he preached, every prayer he prayed and every conversation he shared.” —FBC Opelika staff/deacons
Butch Henderson, founder of Metro Changers and longtime youth minister, dies at 71
December 1, 2025
After serving as youth minister at four First Baptist churches, Butch Henderson served as director of World Changers and as church community missions specialist for Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, then founded Metro Changers.
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