Barefoot preacher, longtime pastor ‘Bill’ Faircloth dies at age 74

July 15, 2020

William “Bill” Merrill Faircloth Jr. — pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, Thomasville, for the past 18 years — died July 2. He was 74. Faircloth,

‘Pete’ Edwards, longtime pastor of Unity, Marbury, dies at age 61

July 15, 2020

Anthony “Pete” Keith Edwards — pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Marbury, for the past 23 years — died July 1. He was 61. A native

In loving memory: Shocco Springs’ George Ricker

July 5, 2020

George Ricker, director of Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center in Talladega from 1970 to 1989, died July 2. He was 94. Originally from Fackler, Alabama,

SBOM workshop offers tips for engaging senior adults amid COVID-19 concerns

July 2, 2020

Seniors adults may feel especially vulnerable during the current coronavirus crisis, but engaging and reaching out to them is an important ministry for churches. “We’ve

Peanut boiling is a favorite among Alabamians

June 30, 2020

By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Most Alabamians who head for the beach have places they always stop for snacks. For some, it’s peach ice

Rash given honorary doctorate at Judson College commencement

June 27, 2020

By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist At its spring commencement June 27, Judson College in Marion honored Jennifer Davis Rash, editor and president of TAB

Alabama Baptists urged to maintain hope amid nation’s racial tension

June 24, 2020

By Margaret Colson The Alabama Baptist Amid racial tension in our nation, Birmingham-area minister James Sutton urges Alabama Baptists to maintain hope. “As people of