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Honored to Serve

Feb 02, 2012


Rod Marshall knew from his first interview that working for Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries (ABCH) wasn’t going to be the typical job.   But it wasn’t because of the work he’d be doing, it was because of the people. “My initial job... read article

The Giving Heart of a Woman

Feb 01, 2012


I have been greatly influenced by women. My grandmothers, mother, wife, four daughters and many more have had and continue to impact my life in very positive ways. And women associated with Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries (ABCH) have been molding young lives in... read article

Rod Marshall at a Glance

Feb 01, 2012


·         Current Title with ABCH: Vice President, Counseling; Director of Pathways Professional Counseling ·         Professional Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified... read article

A Christmas Miracle

Dec 02, 2011


What they didn’t know makes this story a Christmas miracle. . . Shane and Sissy’s faces were bright with excitement. Their arms were full of beautifully wrapped boxes, and they couldn’t wait to tell me that these were all Christmas gifts for our kids.   Their... read article

Q&A With Incoming President/CEO Rod Marshall

Nov 21, 2011


Quick Facts Name: Rod Marshall Birthdate: February 25 Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Florida Parents: Ben and Dot Marshall; I’m the youngest of 5. High School: Fort Walton Beach High School, Home of the Mighty Vikings! Universities: Samford University, Birmingham, Ala. (BA); University of... read article

Christmas Provision

Nov 07, 2011


It was two days before Christmas when I met Shane and Sissy, accompanied by their grandmother whom I had met during the summer. Mrs. Smith had walked into our Oxford office as a new resident to our community and expressed a desire to help the Children’s Homes. Each time she moved to a new... read article