US ambassador to China visits jailed pastor

May 6, 2023

BEIJING — A Chinese American pastor and two other Americans imprisoned in China recently were granted a meeting with the U.S. ambassador to China. The

Christian, Muslim charged with blasphemy in Pakistan

May 6, 2023

LAHORE, Pakistan — A Christian widow tasked with cleaning a school’s storeroom is jailed for blasphemy for allegedly burning pages bearing verses from the Quran.

Double Oak Community Church welcomes new discipleship pastor

May 6, 2023

J. Steven Layton is the new discipleship pastor of Double Oak Community Church, Birmingham. Layton is a graduate of Samford University and holds a master

First person: Policies and procedures necessary for everyone’s safety

May 6, 2023

Having solid policies and procedures in place at your church, first and foremost, protect those you’re serving — children, youth and vulnerable adults. Second, they