Former student pastor Matt Aldridge dies at 28

May 29, 2025

Matt Aldridge, former NextGen/student pastor at Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery, died May 27. He was 28. A graduate of Southside High School, Aldridge studied

John Herndon – Alabama pastor, missionary to Portugal – dies at 93

May 22, 2025

John Herndon, an Alabama Baptist pastor and missionary to Portugal, died May 17. He was 93. A native of Greene County, Herndon attended Howard College

Longtime worship pastor Brickhouse dies at 60

May 14, 2025

He served more than 40 years as a worship pastor and servant leader in Alabama churches. He also worked for 10 years at Integrity Music, first as live events manager, then in marketing and digital content.

Pratt Dean, longtime IMB missionary to Japan, dies at 91

May 12, 2025

While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.

Missionary, editor Janet Erwin dies April 26

April 26, 2025

“I’m thankful God bestowed on me gifts and abilities I’ve tried to faithfully use in His kingdom work.” —Janet Erwin upon her retirement in December 2020