After nearly 15 years as director of missions (DOM) for Calhoun Baptist Association, Sid Nichols has retired but he hopes to be remembered by those he worked with and served as a “man of God and an advocate and ambassador of the Southern Baptist Convention.”
After answering the call to preach just after high school, Nichols earned a bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham; a master of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky; and a doctor of ministry degree from Alabama Theological Seminary in Tuscaloosa.
Prior to his role as DOM, Nichols served as a pastor for 30 years in Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky including at Ashby Baptist Church, Brierfield; Samaria Baptist Church, Clanton; Prattmont Baptist Church, Prattville; First Baptist Church, Red Bay; Mount Hebron West Baptist Church, Elmore; Sage Avenue Baptist Church, Mobile; and Heritage Baptist Church, Dothan.
Drawing on his years of experience, Nichols encourages young pastors and fellow DOMs to remain faithful to the gospel and the mission of Jesus Christ.
“There is no substitute for true gospel preaching that points people to a relationship with Christ. … Be intentional in teaching and supporting missions on all levels,” he said.
Hill Crest Baptist Church, Anniston, hosted a retirement celebration honoring Nichols on April 10.
Nichols and his wife, Pam, plan to remain in Oxford where he will be available for supply preaching, revivals and special events. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Barbara, and has two children and two grandchildren. To contact Nichols, email drsidnichols@yahoo.com or call 256-282-6352.
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