Southern Baptists wait on convention for name change
Thomas Southerland, 68, was raised a Southern Baptist.
He was steeped in a 166-year-old tradition of conservative, strict biblical beliefs. He serves as the business administrator for First Baptist Church in downtown Columbus.
Baptist minister leads association
The Golden Triangle Baptist Association takes on many roles and responsibilities in its efforts to assist its member churches in Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Clay counties.