Shelby Andrew Smith Sr., a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and missionary, died Sept. 25. He was 92. A native of Jemison, Smith earned his bachelor’s
BLOUNT ASSOCIATION Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host a homecoming celebration Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served following the
RANDOLPH ASSOCIATION Herren’s Grove Baptist Church, Woodland, will host Friends and Family Day on Oct. 13 featuring singer Kevin Moore. The service will begin at
CLARKE ASSOCIATION Randy Johnson is new interim pastor of Grove Hill Baptist Church. He has served Alabama Baptist churches for more than 30 years. He
Aspects of an Abundant Life By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The very idea of believers experiencing an abundant life while ignoring
So what is it about needing to be right? That it is our way or the highway? I remember phases and seasons where my attempt
MORGAN ASSOCIATION Christopher Campbell is the new pastor of Southside Baptist Church, Decatur. He previously served at Immanuel Baptist Church, El Dorado, Arkansas. He holds
COFFEE ASSOCIATION County Line Baptist Church, Enterprise, will host the fifth annual Community Country Fest on Oct. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Ten Mile
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