Latest News

Edfeldt named new SBOM director of collegiate and student ministries
Georgia native Ben Edfeldt is the new director of collegiate and student ministries for the Alabama Baptist State Board of

Penalty for ‘unauthorized worship’ reduced for 11 Christians
TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria — Eleven Christians sentenced for “unauthorized worship” have received a lower penalty upon appeal. Morning Star News reported

Southern Baptists to gather in Anaheim June 14–15 for 2022 Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention will convene at the Anaheim Convention Center Tues., June 14, at

ND judge halts federal policy requiring religious employers to pay for ‘gender transition’ services
A federal judge in North Dakota has struck down a Biden administration policy that would have required religious employers and

Crossover Serve Tour provides opportunity for gospel impact in Anaheim
The North American Mission Board, in cooperation with California Baptists, will provide avenues for Southern Baptists to share the gospel

Those who lead worship must worship too, leaders told
One occupational hazard of ministry can be that it’s the minister’s “job” to lead worship, though he may not worship

Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at
Trending

Guidepost meets deadline, submits official report to Sexual Abuse Task Force
Guidepost Solutions submitted its official report to the Southern Baptist Convention’s Sexual Abuse Task Force today, meeting the May 15

FBC Tarrant pastor Larry Wilhite dies at 77
Larry Wilhite, pastor of First Baptist Church, Tarrant, died Nov. 9. He was 77. A Birmingham native Wilhite spent his

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 15
Dr. Ben Stubblefield Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile OBSERVING 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 I wonder if Paul

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 22
Dr. Ben Stubblefield Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile PRAYING 2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5 Be Steadfast (2:13–15) Like

Missionary roles vary in length, funding; common thread is willingness to serve
For most, the term “missionary” implies someone who has devoted their life full time to follow God’s calling to share

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Church day care workers indicted on abuse charges
A special grand jury in Autauga County has indicted three former workers at a church day care in Prattville on

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 22
Will Kynes, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University KEEP SERVING FAITHFULLY Matthew 24:42–51 In Matthew 24, Jesus teaches His
Featured

Southern Baptists to gather in Anaheim June 14–15 for 2022 Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention will convene at the Anaheim Convention Center Tues., June 14, at

Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at

Southern Baptists to gather in Anaheim June 14–15 for 2022 Annual Meeting
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention will convene at the Anaheim Convention Center Tues., June 14, at

Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021
In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on

Steve Thompson to retire after 36 years in Baptist campus ministry
Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at