Ladell Blanton, who served as director of missions for Bethlehem and Pine Barren Baptist associations from 1999 to 2003, died Oct. 3. He also served for years as a pastor in Mississippi.
Earnest Ted Elrod Sr., a minister for 52 years, died Oct. 1 at Cherokee Floyd Medical Center. He was 85.
One of the new programs at Lifeline is a mentoring ministry and biblical study called “Worthy,” which connects to the local church women who have experienced unplanned pregnancy or who are post-abortive.
Tom and Beverly Toone of Birmingham see their mission as serving. Since the 1980s they have worked as “doers” in different missions projects at their church and with the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association.
Cycling group set to begin 500 mile ride — from Huntsville to Orange Beach called the Bama Rama 500 — to raise money, tour churches. The ride will take seven days and go through Gadsden, Oxford, Auburn and Troy, among other cities.
A new blood test could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more accurately in a primary care setting, leading to crucial early interventions in treatment. Researchers
Estate planning is a vital process that enables individuals to secure their assets and ensure the smooth distribution of their wealth to beneficiaries after their passing.
Learn how God is at work among Baptist Campus Ministry ‘community’ efforts at the University of Montevallo and Jeff State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover campus.
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