First Church, Pelham, honors pastor emeritus

Mike Shaw is being named pastor emeritus of First Church, Pelham. The church will honor him in its three worship services May 15, followed by a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Shaw served as pastor of First, Pelham, for 35 years. After retiring in 2014 he served as interim pastor of Riverside Church, Helena. He also served as president and first and second vice president of the Alabama State Convention as well as on several committees, in multiple positions for Shelby Association and is currently a board member for The Alabama Baptist. Daven Watkins is pastor.