Gilbreath recognized as pastor emeritus of Hill Crest Baptist in Anniston

November 6, 2025

Sammy Gilbreath was officially recognized as pastor emeritus of Hill Crest Baptist Church, Anniston, Oct. 12.

Gilbreath: Give invitations at the end of services with compassion, urgency

February 2, 2025

Sammy Gilbreath said if a pastor woke up on Sunday morning and God told him, “Today is going to be Joe’s last Sunday,” he bets the message and invitation “would have a sense of urgency about it.”

Hill Crest Baptist brings on transitional pastor

May 2, 2024

Sammy Gilbreath, retired director of the office of evangelism for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, is the new transitional pastor of Hill Crest Baptist Church, Anniston.

What does church revival look like today?

July 5, 2023

When Rob Jackson was taking a group of pastors to a retreat center, he received a phone call that sent chills down his spine. “Have

2023 Revive Conference: Senior adults challenged to renew passion, Gilbreath honored for service

May 17, 2023

The 2023 Revive Senior Adult Evangelism Conference, held May 8 at First Baptist Church Birmingham, was uplifting and inspiring as always but had a special

Highland Baptist’s Broadway Fellowship campus celebrates 10 ‘amazing’ years since starting revitalization journey

April 19, 2023

Ten years ago, part of Broadway Baptist Church’s buildings were boarded up when the 22 remaining members voted to merge with Highland Baptist Church in

Bicentennial series: Evangelism central to Alabama Baptist life since its beginnings

January 11, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE — In November 2023, Alabama Baptists will celebrate a huge milestone — 200 years of doing ministry together since the first group gathered