Dale
Jim Hill is the new director of missions for Dale Association, effective May 1. He previously served as pastor of Ridgecrest Church, Ozark, for more than 18 years and as interim at Newton Church before that. Hill holds a bachelor’s degree from the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville. He and his wife, Robin, have two children and six grandchildren.
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.
Norman Medders recently retired as senior pastor of Son Rise Baptist Church, Odenville, and was named pastor emeritus.
Terry Barksdale is the interim minister of music of Central Baptist Church, Trussville.
With the theme “Moving Forward Together”, the University of Mobile’s annual Ignite Conference brought faculty and staff together to celebrate God’s faithfulness and foster community ahead of a new academic year.
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