Christian researchers tracking decades of decline in charitable giving say the trend will not be reversed until pastors challenge congregants to embrace Jesus’ teachings on
Al Hood is retiring as director of missions (DOM) for Winston Association. He holds an associate’s degree in education from Walker Junior College (now Bevill
Dennis Trimble will be the new director of missions for West Cullman Association starting Oct. 27. He holds a bachelor’s degree in religion from Samford
Steve Scoggins has resigned as pastor of First Church, Opelika, to be the pastor of First Church, Hendersonville, N.C. He previously served as pastor of
Circlewood Church, Tuscaloosa, will host Tim Lee in special services Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Lee served as a Marine in the
Trinity Memorial Church, Montgomery, will host the Freemans in concert Oct. 23, 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For information or directions call
Mount Vernon Church, Albertville, will hold revival services Oct. 26–29. Don Piper, New York Times best-selling author and speaker, will speak at the 10 a.m.
Lookout Mountain Association will hold its annual benefit concert for Alabama Children’s Homes & Family Ministries on Oct. 25, 6 p.m. at Shady Grove Church,
