With nearly 1 million people calling themselves part of the Alabama Baptist family, we know there will be endless opportunities to find interesting people to feature. Our Someone You Should Know column showcases the ones we run across in our work as well as those you tell us about. Email news@thealabamabaptist.org to nominate someone for this column.

Christina Crawford

Lafitte Baptist Church, Saraland Mobile Baptist Association Favorite Verse: 2 Timothy 1:12  Favorite Hymn: “Because He Lives” Hobbies: Talking to people about Jesus

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Bo Shedd

Etha Baptist Church, Cullman East Cullman Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 8:28 Favorite Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Hobbies: Hunting

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James Messer

First Baptist Church, Tillman’s Corner  Mobile Baptist Association Favorite Verses: Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 33:3 Favorite Hymn: “He Touched Me” Hobbies: Watching or attending

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Tom Lindsey

Old Salem Baptist Church, Frisco City Bethlehem Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 23:4 Favorite Hymn: “Days of Elijah” Hobbies: Fishing and golfing Family

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Mary Ann McGaha

Wears Chapel Baptist Church, Huntsville Madison Baptist Association Favorite Hymn: “What Will I Leave Behind” Hobby: Meeting with friends each morning at Hardee’s 

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Matthew Burford

Hunter Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Birmingham Baptist Association Favorite Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 Favorite Hymn: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking and

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Bob Covington

First Baptist Church, Cedar Bluff Cherokee Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Galatians 2:20 Favorite Hymn: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hobbies: Reading and listening to

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Elizabeth Forehand

  Thomasville Baptist Church Clarke Baptist Association   Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23 Favorite Hymns: “Amazing Grace,” “Because He Lives” and “God Is

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