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Poarch Creeks to acquire Birmingham Racecourse
The acquisition will give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians ownership of 4 gambling facilities statewide, with the others being on each of their tribal lands in Wetumpka, Montgomery and Atmore. The tribe also owns properties in other states.
‘Our hearts are heavy’: UM mourns loss of basketball player Kaiden Francis
The University of Mobile is mourning the tragic death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis, who died Tuesday (Nov. 19).
First person: Church connections allow the IMB, partners to thrive
Paul’s example of communicating gratitude, encouragement, prayers, and God’s work is a model that the International Mission Board and its missionaries can emulate, writes IMB missionaries Jeff and Rose Waligora.
Alabama statewide school grade improves
Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 85 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2023–24 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members.
Lottie Moon offering helps missionaries go, live among the unreached and share the hope of Jesus
This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions, set for Dec. 1–8, kicks off the season of the LMCO, which this year has a national goal of $205 million and a goal of $12 million for Alabama.
Christian leading Bible studies, prayer groups attacked three times
A Somali man has been attacked by relatives three times since early May for being a Christian and leading Bible studies and prayer groups.
Alabama infant mortality rate climbs to ‘very concerning’ level
Alabama’s infant mortality rate has climbed to the highest level since 2016, according to new data shared by the Alabama State Committee of Public Health.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 24, written by Teman Knight, Adjunct Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 17, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., associate professor of Christian studies at the University of Mobile.
Pastor Connections: Lessons learned the hard way and more
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
Finding balance: How to take care of your soul during holiday rush
As the world rushes forward with holiday preparations, we can feel like we’re losing ourselves in the process. Life can
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 17
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 17, written by Teman Knight, Adjunct Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Church sees God move after adopting rhythm of intentional prayer
Pastor Seth Hood shared his church’s experience during first DifferenceMakers theme interpretation at the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting Nov. 12.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 24, written by Teman Knight, Adjunct Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Sexual abuse prevention measures improving but ‘threat is still there’
During the Nov. 12 afternoon session of the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting in Daphne, Melissa Bowen and Craig Carlisle share updates related to sexual abuse prevention efforts taking place across the state and nation.
Calling Out the Called Alabama effort will help identify, mentor future pastors
Kevin Blackwell shared a new initiative, Calling Out the Called Alabama, during the Nov. 12 afternoon session of the 2024 Alabama Baptist State Convention.
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First person: Church connections allow the IMB, partners to thrive
Paul’s example of communicating gratitude, encouragement, prayers, and God’s work is a model that the International Mission Board and its missionaries can emulate, writes IMB missionaries Jeff and Rose Waligora.
Lottie Moon offering helps missionaries go, live among the unreached and share the hope of Jesus
This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions, set for Dec. 1–8, kicks off the season of the LMCO, which this year has a national goal of $205 million and a goal of $12 million for Alabama.
Finding balance: How to take care of your soul during holiday rush
As the world rushes forward with holiday preparations, we can feel like we’re losing ourselves in the process. Life can
First person: Church connections allow the IMB, partners to thrive
Paul’s example of communicating gratitude, encouragement, prayers, and God’s work is a model that the International Mission Board and its missionaries can emulate, writes IMB missionaries Jeff and Rose Waligora.
Lottie Moon offering helps missionaries go, live among the unreached and share the hope of Jesus
This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions, set for Dec. 1–8, kicks off the season of the LMCO, which this year has a national goal of $205 million and a goal of $12 million for Alabama.
Finding balance: How to take care of your soul during holiday rush
As the world rushes forward with holiday preparations, we can feel like we’re losing ourselves in the process. Life can