Pastor Connections: Developing culture of invitation; start using AI this week; old sermons spark global ministry through social media

November 15, 2025

A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

Making the grade: Alabama schools improve overall grade

November 14, 2025

Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 87 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2024-25 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members Nov. 13.

‘Essential training’: IMB launches mission school for lay leaders of Korean Baptists

November 14, 2025

The International Mission Board hosted the first-ever mission school for lay leaders of Korean Baptists on Nov. 11 and 12. Fifty-four Korean American pastors and lay leaders from

‘Prayer in pain’: Vroegop teaches students about power of lament

November 14, 2025

Mark Vroegop spoke on the power of lament during a recent University of Mobile chapel service. Vroegop is president of The Gospel Coalition and has

Christian jailed 17 months on false charges granted bail

November 14, 2025

The mother of a small child has been granted bail after being jailed 17 months on false charges.

Alabama pastor finds way to reach nonbelievers as a chaplain

November 14, 2025

Mahlon LeCroix believes pastors should practice what they preach.

New state convention president ‘proven leader,’ ‘loving pastor,’ ‘encouragement to all’

November 13, 2025

“Jarman … is the right man for this time … has proven himself to be a leader … [and] is a loving pastor of his flock. … He will love Alabama Baptists well.” —Craig Carlisle, immediate past president, Alabama Baptist State Convention