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‘Being a witness’: Dillon Burns uses gifts in Christian rap to share testimony, bless others
In many ways, Dillon Burns’ life so far is an “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” kind of story.

Attorney exhorts churches to be proactive in sexual abuse prevention
Attorney Greg Love said the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, and “what is predictable is preventable.” “When

Registration opens for 2023 Southern Christian Writers Conference
The annual Southern Christian Writers Conference, which brings together writers of faith to educate and encourage them in their writing

Guest or visitor: Create a quick and easy card to gather the right information
Gone are the days when a pastor asks visitors to raise their hands or stand up and be recognized —

Rashional Thoughts: Influencing next generation requires specific work in our own lives
Any elementary school or children’s Sunday School teacher can tell you they know much more about your personal family life

Your Voice: Churches have opportunity to help children and be a village
We’re living in a time when many families truly need a village to help them escape the generational burdens of

Businesses find avenue for Christian impact, ‘improving lives’
Eight years ago, Lori Chambers was working as a bank executive in Birmingham and wondering how her faith in Christ

Beeson scholarship supports future international missions efforts
We recently shared about three scholarships aimed at helping students pursue their calling — the Dr. Bobby S. “Bob” Terry
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Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 2
By Dr. Ben Stubblefield Visiting assistant professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile Remain in Me John 15:1–17 B.B. King

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 2
By James R. Strange, Ph.D. Professor of biblical and religious studies, Samford University Jesus Died for Me John 19:16–19, 28–30,

Flatline Movement tour another step to saturate music world with light, godly influence
DeAndre’ Burns said a song is the only thing a person will listen to hundreds and hundreds of times. “I

Weekend storms leave one dead, cause damage and localized flooding across state
Assessment is ongoing today (March 27) following weekend storms across Alabama that left one dead and caused extensive damage in

Kyle Johnson accepts call to Florida church
Kyle Johnson is the new discipleship pastor and student minister of Lake Ellen Baptist Church, Crawfordville, Florida, the church where

Children and the Church: Why attendance matters
One Sunday morning, when moving from our Sunday school class to the worship service in the auditorium, I overheard this

Pastor in Uganda attacked after 37 people put faith in Jesus
MBALE, Uganda — A pastor was hospitalized after being attacked for his participation in a debate at which 37 Muslims

Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers respond quickly in Florence
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers working through Colbert-Lauderdale Association moved quickly this morning (March 25) to help with cleanup efforts
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‘Being a witness’: Dillon Burns uses gifts in Christian rap to share testimony, bless others
In many ways, Dillon Burns’ life so far is an “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” kind of story.

Guest or visitor: Create a quick and easy card to gather the right information
Gone are the days when a pastor asks visitors to raise their hands or stand up and be recognized —

Businesses find avenue for Christian impact, ‘improving lives’
Eight years ago, Lori Chambers was working as a bank executive in Birmingham and wondering how her faith in Christ

‘Being a witness’: Dillon Burns uses gifts in Christian rap to share testimony, bless others
In many ways, Dillon Burns’ life so far is an “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” kind of story.

Guest or visitor: Create a quick and easy card to gather the right information
Gone are the days when a pastor asks visitors to raise their hands or stand up and be recognized —

Businesses find avenue for Christian impact, ‘improving lives’
Eight years ago, Lori Chambers was working as a bank executive in Birmingham and wondering how her faith in Christ