When Jerry Light moved to Selma to become pastor of First Baptist Church, Selma, several years ago, he was surprised to learn that though the town’s population was 78 percent African-American, only two African-American churches were affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.  “It bothered me because Baptists are always missions-minded — both locally and abroad,” Light said. “I know Selma…
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