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Mike Bell is the new pastor of New Faith Church, Pleasant Grove. He previously served as pastor of Liberty Church, Brookwood. He also served as a bivocational pastor for 42 years, evangelism director for Pleasant Grove Association and served in nursing home ministry and radio ministry. Bell holds a bachelor’s degree from Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and Seminary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He and his wife, Theresa, have three children and two grandchildren.
Beeson Divinity School of Samford University named Jacob and Suzanne Simmons 2026 Alumni of the Year.
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.
Union Grove Baptist Church in Opelika will host the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda in concert May 16 at 6 p.m. The event is free.
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