Sid Nichols, retired Alabama Baptist pastor and director of missions, died today (Dec. 28). He was 72.
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.
He then spent nearly 15 years as director of missions for Calhoun Baptist Association before retiring from full-time ministry in 2016. He continued to serve in interim pastor roles since he retired.
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.
In his own words
Drawing on his years of experience, Nichols continually encouraged 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.
Roger Willmore, current DOM for Calhoun Association, said Nichols will be remembered as a “preacher’s preacher.”
“He had a homespun style that appealed to people,” Willmore said. “He was an evangelistic preacher; he loved to see people accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.”
Nichols was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Pam; two children and two grandchildren.
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