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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.

13 more die in violence against Nigerian Christians
Violence targeting Christians in Nigeria claimed another 13 lives within two weeks.

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.

Longtime worship pastor Brickhouse dies at 60
He served more than 40 years as a worship pastor and servant leader in Alabama churches. He also worked for 10 years at Integrity Music, first as live events manager, then in marketing and digital content.

UM presents annual faculty, staff awards at spring luncheon
The University of Mobile honored faculty and staff with prestigious awards during the annual year-end faculty-staff spring luncheon May 6.

Driver veers 18-wheel truck into crowd, kills 6 Christians in Nigeria
Six Christians were killed in Nigeria when a driver intentionally veered his 18-wheeler truck into a procession of people marking Easter Monday.
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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.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 11, written by Nathan Harris, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, University of Mobile.

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.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 11, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.

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.”

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.

‘God at Work’ study brings Cooperative Program to life for children
“I kept thinking about how the next generation doesn’t understand the Cooperative Program,” said Belinda Stroud, a children’s ministry specialist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.

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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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.

Lass Words: God’s Word will prevail
“I drove away convicted that, no matter what adversity the devil puts in the way, God’s Word will be heard. It just takes determined Christians to help it happen,” writes Ken Lass.

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.

Lass Words: God’s Word will prevail
“I drove away convicted that, no matter what adversity the devil puts in the way, God’s Word will be heard. It just takes determined Christians to help it happen,” writes Ken Lass.