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
Alzheimer’s disease and appropriate responses
May 25, 2025
Struggling to know how to respond to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Here are a few suggestions of how you and the Church can respond?
One Mission Students set to deploy about 90 college students across the world
May 24, 2025
Starting in late May, about 90 college students are headed to 10 states and 17 countries as part of One Mission Students, Alabama Baptists’ collegiate summer missions program.
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.
Lean into it: 5 principles for pastoring vibrant older congregation
April 29, 2025
Everyone in church leadership seems to be talking about how to reach next gen individuals. But what do you do when your church is filled with seniors?
Pathways respite ministry offers help for caregivers, active outlet for those with dementia
April 28, 2025
“Across the board, [experts on dementia] say socialization is the thing people need. … They are still capable of creating new memories,” Leigh Simmons, director of Pathways, said.
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