Locust Fork Church pastor Harris retires after nearly 40 years in ministry

August 23, 2017

As of July 31, Rufus Harris closed the book on what he calls “one of the greatest blessings of his life.” For nearly 19 of

Concord Church to celebrate homecoming, 118th anniversary

August 23, 2017

CHILTON Concord Church, Clanton, will celebrate homecoming and its 118th anniversary Sept. 17. Spoken For will provide special music at 10 a.m. and former pastor

Movie review — Is Genesis History?

August 23, 2017

Is Genesis History? Thomas Purifoy Del Tackett knows he can’t convince everyone that the events described in Genesis are literally true. But he does hope

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 27, 2017

August 23, 2017

By Kenneth B.E. Roxburgh, Ph.D. Professor of Religion, Samford University Right Here, Right Now Mark 5:1–2; 8–15; 18–20 Emil Brunner once said the “church exists

TAB editors kept readers informed about military conflicts through the years

August 23, 2017

By Elizabeth Wells Special to The Alabama Baptist For almost 175 years, The Alabama Baptist (TAB) has reported not only denominational news but also state,

Ministering to single adults requires ‘high view’ of both marriage and singleness

August 23, 2017

Single Adult Sunday is Sept. 3. P.J. Dunn says he has heard many a church say they want to reach more young adults. “But what

A look at the proposed 2018 state convention CP budget

August 22, 2017

By Jennifer Davis Rash The Alabama Baptist Samford University’s unexpected decision to withdraw from state convention funding beginning in 2018 changed the landscape a bit