Beeson Divinity School of Samford University named Jacob and Suzanne Simmons 2026 Alumni of the Year. Jacob serves as pastor of Hope Community Church (a revitalization of McElwain Baptist Church), Birmingham, and his wife, Suzanne, is a clinical pastoral education (CPE) educator at UAB Hospital.
Paula Brown recently retired as church administrator for First Baptist Church Ashville.
Union Hill Baptist Church, Rock Creek, and West Jefferson Baptist Church, Quinton, have entered a foster, caring relationship.
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Coffeeville, will have homecoming May 17.
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