Latest News
Pastor Connections: Secret weapon for church growth; digital marketing in 2025; what happened to Christmas carols?
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
Man fatally beaten 17 days after putting faith in Jesus
Seventeen days after placing his faith in Christ Jesus, a teacher at an Islamic school in Uganda was beaten to death.
18-year-old woman rescued after captive 5 months
An 18-year-old woman held captive for five months and forced to convert to Islam and marry has been recovered through the aid of a schoolteacher in a different province.
Spanish speaking community of Alabaster blessed by Westwood en Español
Alabaster’s Westwood Baptist Church and Westwood en Español congregations see themselves as partners in a mission to reach their community, something that was illustrated by their joint baptisms in the creek in Montevallo this year.
Alabama homeschoolers could join public career tech classes under new bill
Alabama homeschoolers may gain access to public school career technical classes as soon as the start of the 2026-27 school year under a proposal by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover.
IMB missionary family ministers together in Korea
If you give seven-year-old Shawn a little of your attention, he’ll tell you a lot about his life in Korea. He’ll also tell you about Jesus and the work his family is doing. He can describe it in English or in Korean.
Wade Wallace celebrates 20 years as senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
“It’s a church with a heart to reach Russellville and the world with the gospel, and they allowed me to be their pastor along for this journey,” said pastor Wade Wallace, who has served at Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville 20 years.
Lass Words: It’s a natural fact
“As a Christian I’ve always been intrigued by the word “nature.” What exactly is nature? … Translation for us common folks: Nature is order. It is design,” writes Ken Lass. He later asks how people can deny the reality of a creator.
Trending
Chuck Norris shares about life at 83 and how he’s aging well
Actor Chuck Norris, 83, says this season of his life is “all about sharing my passion for health and wellness with others and giving back to the community.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 8, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 15, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 8, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
FBC Abbeville loses worship center, Sunday School space to fire
An overnight fire at FBC Abbeville consumed most of the church’s facilities, according to Pastor Ricky Sowell. Church members are gathering there this morning (Dec. 4) to share memories and “trust God with what’s next.”
Alabama lawmaker pushes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
Alabama students could face a statewide ban on cell phone use during the school day as soon as the 2026–27 school year under a new bill aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving academic outcomes.
First person: History’s greatest gift
“Simply put, Christianity crumbles if Jesus Christ was not born of a virgin in Bethlehem,” writes pastor Ken Dooley. He shares three reasons why the virgin birth matters.
Featured
Spanish speaking community of Alabaster blessed by Westwood en Español
Alabaster’s Westwood Baptist Church and Westwood en Español congregations see themselves as partners in a mission to reach their community, something that was illustrated by their joint baptisms in the creek in Montevallo this year.
Lass Words: It’s a natural fact
“As a Christian I’ve always been intrigued by the word “nature.” What exactly is nature? … Translation for us common folks: Nature is order. It is design,” writes Ken Lass. He later asks how people can deny the reality of a creator.
First person: History’s greatest gift
“Simply put, Christianity crumbles if Jesus Christ was not born of a virgin in Bethlehem,” writes pastor Ken Dooley. He shares three reasons why the virgin birth matters.
Spanish speaking community of Alabaster blessed by Westwood en Español
Alabaster’s Westwood Baptist Church and Westwood en Español congregations see themselves as partners in a mission to reach their community, something that was illustrated by their joint baptisms in the creek in Montevallo this year.
Lass Words: It’s a natural fact
“As a Christian I’ve always been intrigued by the word “nature.” What exactly is nature? … Translation for us common folks: Nature is order. It is design,” writes Ken Lass. He later asks how people can deny the reality of a creator.
First person: History’s greatest gift
“Simply put, Christianity crumbles if Jesus Christ was not born of a virgin in Bethlehem,” writes pastor Ken Dooley. He shares three reasons why the virgin birth matters.