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Alabama students make gains in English language arts, math
Alabama students statewide posted modest year-over-year gains in English language arts and math, but dozens of individual schools saw much larger increases.
Violence against Nigerian believers claims ever more lives
Three Christians were gunned down in one Nigerian state, and funerals were held for 30 individuals massacred in another state.
First person: 10 reasons some churches will not reach college students
I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate.
Southern Baptist chaplain promoted to rank of rear admiral
U.S. Navy Chaplain Robert Christian, an alumnus of both New Orleans and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminaries, was recently promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).
Overnight fire destroys Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pennington
The community of Pennington lost the Ebenezer Baptist Church building to a fire overnight. “It’s a total loss,” said Jerry Snowden, who is chair of the church’s deacons.
Lass Words: Memories of the hardware store and a grandmother’s love
When I was a young boy my father owned and operated a small neighborhood hardware store.
North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.
UM celebrates record enrollment, campus growth at Ignite Conference
With the theme “Moving Forward Together”, the University of Mobile’s annual Ignite Conference brought faculty and staff together to celebrate God’s faithfulness and foster community ahead of a new academic year.
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Latest news: Johnny Hunt’s final claim in lawsuit dismissed; cyber crime impacts 1,000 nonprofits; pastor Mike Stone’s daughter enters hospice care
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Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Overnight fire destroys Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pennington
The community of Pennington lost the Ebenezer Baptist Church building to a fire overnight. “It’s a total loss,” said Jerry Snowden, who is chair of the church’s deacons.
New Alabama ACAP scores released. How did your school, district do?
The Alabama State Department of Education posted spring 2026 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program results Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13), showing modest
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 16, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
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First person: 10 reasons some churches will not reach college students
I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate.
North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.
First person: TAB intern reflects on experience
This summer I’ve been so blessed to intern at TAB Media Group, and it wouldn’t have happened without my new church’s subscription making me aware of TAB’s existence.
First person: 10 reasons some churches will not reach college students
I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate.
North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.
First person: TAB intern reflects on experience
This summer I’ve been so blessed to intern at TAB Media Group, and it wouldn’t have happened without my new church’s subscription making me aware of TAB’s existence.