Churches

Churches | Apr. 10 2021
Replanting season: Young churches embrace opportunities for growth and new ministry
By Meredith Flynn Illinois Baptist Grace Family Church, Chicago, celebrated its second anniversary in early 2021 with a worship service…

Churches | Apr. 10 2021
Alabama couple prepares to plant church in Denver
When Justin McKay got married, he and his wife, Lacy, headed to Denver for their honeymoon. And on their first day there, God did something surprising…

Churches | Apr. 9 2021
Two worlds, one Savior shown with Georgia church’s new pastor
By Scott Barkley Baptist Press Winford Smith remembers when, as chairman of the pastor search team for First Baptist Church, Stockbridge, Georgia,…

Churches | Apr. 8 2021
FBC Center Point gifts charter, establishes endowment
In our March 18 issue, we shared the story of First Baptist Church, Center Point, preparing to turn over its facilities to Greater Grace Missionary…

Churches | Apr. 7 2021
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Gordo, celebrates Hershel Owen and Donald Latham
PICKENS ASSOCIATION Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Gordo, has named Hershel Owen (center) as pastor emeritus and Donald Latham (second from left)…

Churches | Apr. 7 2021
Michael Adler honored for 20 years as worship pastor at Shades Mountain Baptist Church
BIRMINGHAM METRO ASSOCIATION Years ago, when Michael Adler went to lead music ministry at a church in San Antonio, he followed a minister who…

Churches | Apr. 7 2021
Brian Smith is the new pastor of First Baptist Church, Opp
COVINGTON ASSOCIATION Brian Smith is the new pastor of First Baptist Church, Opp. He previously served as associate pastor of administration…

Churches | Apr. 7 2021
Headline News from around the Southeast
Florida Coming to Christ was difficult for Jamaica-native Michael Chin Quee — not because he lacked the desire but because no one shared the…

Churches | Apr. 7 2021
Alabama Baptists provide recovery assistance following March 25 tornadoes
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief responded quickly following the March 25 tornado outbreak that left five dead and carved a path of destruction…