March 27, 2020 | The Alabama Baptist

Federal, state tax filing deadlines extended

March 27, 2020

Both the IRS and the state of Alabama have extended the dates for filing income taxes as part of efforts to stem the financial pain

NAMB implements cutbacks, freezes to shore up budgets for missions

March 27, 2020

The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is implementing a series of budgetary freezes and cutbacks designed to keep missionaries on the field during the ongoing

Health screening day provides for physical, spiritual needs

March 27, 2020

Patrick Sawyer called it a divine appointment. When he came on staff at Valleydale Church, Birmingham, as community connections pastor in summer 2019, he thought

IMB postpones visits by volunteer groups

March 27, 2020

International Mission Board (IMB) senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any volunteer groups through June 30. The March

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey closes nonessential businesses statewide; Ainsworth calls for swifter action

March 27, 2020

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced today (March 27) that all nonessential businesses statewide are to be closed starting Saturday, March 28, at 5 p.m. The

SWBTS launches 8-week online courses for seminary students

March 27, 2020

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) is launching eight-week courses for online students beginning April 27. The effort is part of a plan to help students

Funerals in the time of social distancing: safety and ministry in Covid-19 crisis

March 27, 2020

While other countries are having to resort to extreme measures to deal with deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the United States are