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Pastor Connections: Confessions of a first-year pastor and upcoming ‘Baptist smoke’
A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Latest news this week: 2025 SBC Annual Meeting officers; SBC Book of Reports; Johnny Hunt update; faith, funerals & foxhounds
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Ivey signs THC product regulation bill into law
Carried by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, the bill will impose a THC cap of 10 milligrams per serving for edibles and beverages, will ban any smokable hemp products and prohibit use for those under age 21.
Craig Carlisle to be nominated for SBC 2nd vice president
Craig Carlisle, Alabama Baptist State Convention president and director of missions for Etowah Baptist Association, will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention second vice president by Pastor Jared Cornutt in June.
New law to boost energy infrastructure, industrial development in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Wednesday the Powering Growth Act, a bill designed to accelerate energy infrastructure projects to boost industrial development in Alabama, particularly its rural areas.
Growing soybeans to battle hunger, share faith
The project, supported by Send Relief, aimed to empower women with the knowledge and skills to improve their families’ diets and generate income. At the heart of it was soybeans, a rich source of plant-based protein, carbs and fat.
Bills on religious instruction, pronouns and prayer fail to pass in Alabama’s 2025 session
Alabama lawmakers did a lot of new things for K-12 and higher education during the 2025 legislative session, but they also left several high-profile proposals on the table.
These missionaries were ready to quit … ‘then the wind began to blow’
In their 15 years of faithfully sharing the gospel, Matt and Audrey Chism only baptized three people — their daughters.
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 18, written by Nathan Harris, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, University of Mobile.
Mob raids church, but four Christians charged
After a mob raided a worship service, cut electrical power and attacked congregants, police charged four Christians under India’s anti-conversion law.
Craig Carlisle to be nominated for SBC 2nd vice president
Craig Carlisle, Alabama Baptist State Convention president and director of missions for Etowah Baptist Association, will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention second vice president by Pastor Jared Cornutt in June.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 18, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.
First person: Learning from our graduates
One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations.
Celebrating Roger Breland: A lifetime of music, ministry and mentorship
University of Mobile President Charles Smith said, “It’s difficult to imagine the University of Mobile without Roger and Linda Breland.”
These missionaries were ready to quit … ‘then the wind began to blow’
In their 15 years of faithfully sharing the gospel, Matt and Audrey Chism only baptized three people — their daughters.
Pratt Dean, longtime IMB missionary to Japan, dies at 91
While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.
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Pastor Connections: Confessions of a first-year pastor and upcoming ‘Baptist smoke’
A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Growing soybeans to battle hunger, share faith
The project, supported by Send Relief, aimed to empower women with the knowledge and skills to improve their families’ diets and generate income. At the heart of it was soybeans, a rich source of plant-based protein, carbs and fat.
First person: Learning from our graduates
One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations.
Pastor Connections: Confessions of a first-year pastor and upcoming ‘Baptist smoke’
A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Growing soybeans to battle hunger, share faith
The project, supported by Send Relief, aimed to empower women with the knowledge and skills to improve their families’ diets and generate income. At the heart of it was soybeans, a rich source of plant-based protein, carbs and fat.
First person: Learning from our graduates
One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations.