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, an Alabama Baptist pastor and missionary to Portugal, died May 17. He was 93. A native of Greene County, Herndon attended Howard College
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.
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.
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?
“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.
“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
Kenneth Alan Farley of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Albertville, died April 6. He was 66.
