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First person: Is it really possible to live forever?
While reading, my mind continually returned to the book of Hebrews, which plainly states every person has an appointment with death, followed by the judgment (Heb. 9:27).
Pastor Connections: Developing culture of invitation; start using AI this week; old sermons spark global ministry through social media
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Making the grade: Alabama schools improve overall grade
Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 87 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2024-25 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members Nov. 13.
‘Essential training’: IMB launches mission school for lay leaders of Korean Baptists
The International Mission Board hosted the first-ever mission school for lay leaders of Korean Baptists on Nov. 11 and 12. Fifty-four Korean American
‘Prayer in pain’: Vroegop teaches students about power of lament
Mark Vroegop spoke on the power of lament during a recent University of Mobile chapel service. Vroegop is president of
Christian jailed 17 months on false charges granted bail
The mother of a small child has been granted bail after being jailed 17 months on false charges.
Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.
New state convention president ‘proven leader,’ ‘loving pastor,’ ‘encouragement to all’
“Jarman … is the right man for this time … has proven himself to be a leader … [and] is a loving pastor of his flock. … He will love Alabama Baptists well.” —Craig Carlisle, immediate past president, Alabama Baptist State Convention
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for November 16, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 16, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.
Panel encourages church leaders to build a ‘team of friends,’ strengthen prayer life
Chad Hess, pastor of Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence, hosts a panel discussion on spiritual leadership with Seth Hood, Richard Blackaby and Ethan McCreary at the Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference on Nov. 10.
Alabama Baptists elect new officers, vote to extend Alaska partnership
Messengers to the Nov. 11–12 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting at Whitesburg Baptist Church, Huntsville, approved a $37.5 million Cooperative Program allocation budget for 2026, elected a slate of new officers …
Why Gen Z women are leaving the faith and how your church can respond
Churches may be noticing a trend — women from “Gen Z” (ages 18–24) are quietly walking away from the Christian faith. Learn more on ways the church can respond.
Malone says church planters should ‘build where God leads, not where people applaud’
Dowand Malone said missionaries in Nigeria were surprised when they went to visit a small village church in the early 1990s.
Spencer Bell: ‘Be laborers together for Christ’
Don’t go alone, stressed Spencer Bell to Alabama Baptists during his message Wednesday morning (Nov. 12) at the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting in Huntsville. Ministry work, he noted, is about “working together with Him.”
Leatherwood elected president of Alabama Baptist State Convention
Huntsville pastor Jarman Leatherwood elected president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention after serving the past four years in vice president roles.
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First person: Is it really possible to live forever?
While reading, my mind continually returned to the book of Hebrews, which plainly states every person has an appointment with death, followed by the judgment (Heb. 9:27).
Pastor Connections: Developing culture of invitation; start using AI this week; old sermons spark global ministry through social media
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.
First person: Is it really possible to live forever?
While reading, my mind continually returned to the book of Hebrews, which plainly states every person has an appointment with death, followed by the judgment (Heb. 9:27).
Pastor Connections: Developing culture of invitation; start using AI this week; old sermons spark global ministry through social media
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain
Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.