Jeff Oates is the new pastor of Sardis Springs Baptist Church, Athens.
He previously served as minister to students in several churches in Mississippi and Louisiana, then led a revitalization effort as pastor of Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church, Pinson.
He and his wife, Katie, have two sons.
Ethelsville Baptist Church received recognition from Pickens Association, the state convention and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission during their bicentennial celebration Sept. 8.
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Clayton, celebrated its 200th anniversary Sept. 8.
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host its last singing of the year Nov. 17.
Union Springs First Baptist Church celebrated its 175th anniversary Sept. 8.
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