Jun 26, 2025
Market of Pace honors Luca Kukuk, preaches faith
Roughly 34 people in the US die every day due to drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On March 6, community member Luca Kukuk was one of those 34, killed after being hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver. During the Market of Pace’s third anniversary the market took time to honor the late Kukuk’s memory the week of his 23rd birthday.
Jun 25, 2025
Deacon William Gibson steps into priesthood
The newly ordained Father William Gibson is a young priest. He knows he’s a young priest: the youngest in his diocese. Just newly out of seminary, a priest for only three weeks, Gibson accepts that. Last week, Gibson opened up about his faith, motivations, and childhood—including his childhood nickname, Woody—and demonstrated what the new generation of priests could be.
Jun 20, 2025
Chaplain Bill Wright helps those in need
Chaplain Bill Wright has been a pastor at Bible Way Baptist Church for over 32 years.
It’s a funny story, he says. On a Sunday morning in 1993, Bible Way Baptist Church was down a pastor. Their visiting pastor who was going to be preaching that morning had broken down in Mobile, and they needed someone to fill the pulpit.
Jun 9, 2025
Local churches holding vacation bible schools
It’s that time of the year again: summer is in full swing in the south! During the summer, many churches hold their vacation bible schools, and several in Milton and Pace are doing so. Some include:
May 30, 2025
‘Multiplication’ focused Living Truth Church celebrates 25 years
The idea of multiplication can be found throughout biblical scripture, whether it pertains to spiritual growth, familial growth, blessings, tithing or miracles such as the feeding of the 5,000 by Jesus.
May 29, 2025
‘Gospel presence’ Mark Rathel retires after 50+ years of ministry
After more than 50 years serving the Lord as a pastor and 25 years as a professor at the Baptist University of Florida, Mark Rathel is retiring to enjoy the beach life and spend time with his family.
May 27, 2025
Faith in community
For senior citizens, many are left wondering what to do next. After leading lives with robust careers, children or serving in the military, they retire and look for new ways to spend their time. That’s where the Council on Aging of West Florida comes in.
May 20, 2025
Infectious gratitude: Local resident attends missions to Guatemala
Matthew Dollhausen is a former priest of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, but since he retired from his duties, he has been annually attending mission trips to Guatemala.
Dollhausen grew up catholic and said he always felt a connection to God. He served at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pensacola before becoming the Episcopal Priest in charge at St. Mary’s for 14 years. He continues to keep his faith alive in many ways, and one of them is going on mission trips to Guatemala.
May 12, 2025
Racing for Jesus
Upon first glance, it may not seem like Jesus and motocross have much in common. But for one local nonprofit, they have meshed the two ideas together for one common goal.
May 1, 2025
74th National Day of Prayer
On May 1, the 74th National Day of Prayer was celebrated at Jernigan’s Landing in downtown Milton. A culmination of prayers was held in honor of the military, families, schools, and more.