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Variety of gatherings to take place in conjunction with 2026 Annual Meeting
Check out the latest schedule for events surrounding this year’s Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting in November.
Books closed: How did Baptists do on missions giving?
As the books closed on the latest fiscal year, did receipts for the two Southern Baptist national annual missions offerings underscore the value Southern Baptist churches say they place on reaching the world with the gospel?
Christian’s home, business torched; 35 families flee in fear
The house and business of a Christian man in Pakistan was set ablaze, and 35 families fled the village in fear when he was accused of blasphemy.
Camp, Olvey ready for Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors trek from Florence to Mobile
Two Baptist associational missionaries are raising awareness for bivocational pastors and the challenges they face through a Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors fundraiser ride across the state.
Lass Words: Inquiring minds — and what will never go out of style
My 9-year-old grandson was strapped into his seat belt in the back seat of my car. We were on our way to lunch. Out of the blue, he asked me, “Grampa, how does a typewriter work?”
Persecution in Nigeria leaves 20 Christians dead
Twenty more Christians have been killed in one state in Nigeria as a yearslong persecution of believers continues unabated.
Christian persecution closes church, targets businesses
In Indonesia a machete-brandishing protester disrupted a church service and Christian businesses were targeted or torched in acts of persecution of Christians.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief jumps into action as soon as Isaias cleared
Along with property damage across several counties, three Alabama Baptist churches have reported damage so far — New Brockton Baptist Church in Coffee County, Catawba Springs Baptist Church near Brewton and Ino Baptist Church in Kinston.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 11, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
First person: 15 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
Perhaps one of these ideas will encourage you to honor your pastor this year.
Christian faces new charges for praying silently outside clinic
After being cleared twice of charges for praying silently outside an abortion clinic in England, a woman has pled not guilty to new charges the prosecution was allowed to add during her preliminary hearing.
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Camp, Olvey ready for Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors trek from Florence to Mobile
Two Baptist associational missionaries are raising awareness for bivocational pastors and the challenges they face through a Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors fundraiser ride across the state.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Atkins challenges young men ‘to do bold things for Christ’
A young man needs to surround himself with “mighty men” to make it in life.
Camp, Olvey ready for Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors trek from Florence to Mobile
Two Baptist associational missionaries are raising awareness for bivocational pastors and the challenges they face through a Bike Bama 4 Bivocational Pastors fundraiser ride across the state.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Atkins challenges young men ‘to do bold things for Christ’
A young man needs to surround himself with “mighty men” to make it in life.