Pastor Don Batson dies at 78 after 50-plus-year ministry

April 1, 2024

Donald Dennis “Don” Batson, who served as a pastor for more than 50 years, died March 28. He was 78.

Stroke survivor spreads hope through ministry despite pain

March 28, 2024

Katherine Wolf exudes joy. Her laugh is contagious. Her perspective is positive. But it’s not because Katherine has had an easy, happy life. Katherine has

River Road Baptist pastor Eddie Rape dies

March 20, 2024

Eddie Morris Rape, pastor of River Road Baptist Church in Alexander City, died Feb. 19.

Former pastor Marvin Smith dies at 77

March 19, 2024

Marvin Smith served as a pastor and supply pastor of several churches in Alabama, including serving as pastor of County Line Baptist Church in Hampden from 2007 to 2012. He also served as moderator of Bethel Baptist Association.

Longtime Navy chaplain, pastor Martindale dies

March 17, 2024

Richard E. Martindale, a former Navy chaplain and Baptist pastor, died Feb. 25. He was 83.

‘Help and hope’: Book offers perspectives, tips on caring for a loved one with dementia

March 17, 2024

When Jim Henry’s wife Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he entered a world about which he knew very little. His experiences helped shape a book that provides help for others in a similar situation.

BCM groups from Auburn, Tuskegee and ASU reach out to students with late-night pancakes

March 15, 2024

BCM students from three colleges worked together all night Feb. 16-17 to serve pancakes and initiate conversations about spiritual issues with students at Auburn University.