Former Alabama pastor David Dykes dies at 72
David Dykes, former pastor of three Alabama Baptist churches, died July 2. Before a 30-year pastorate in Texas, he served as pastor of Gardendale First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Oneonta and Tallaweeka Baptist Church in Tallassee.
Retired Children’s Homes president Paul Miller dies
Paul Miller, who served as president of Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2012, died July 2. ABCH was the only place he ever worked.
Longtime pastor Charles Godwin dies at 94
Over his years of ministry, Charles Godwin served as pastor of churches in Notasulga, Muscle Shoals, Huntsville and Cullman. He also served churches in Kentucky and Ohio and as DOM for Etowah Baptist Association.
Former student pastor Matt Aldridge dies at 28
Matt Aldridge, former NextGen/student pastor at Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery, died May 27. He was 28. A graduate of
John Herndon – Alabama pastor, missionary to Portugal – dies at 93
John Herndon, an Alabama Baptist pastor and missionary to Portugal, died May 17. He was 93. A native of Greene
Longtime worship pastor Brickhouse dies at 60
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
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.
Missionary, editor Janet Erwin dies April 26
“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