Alabama Baptist pastor retires after 72 years of ministry

March 19, 2017

By Neisha Roberts It’s been a full 72 years of ministry, according to C.L. Langford, who retired March 12 from his role as pastor of

Heroes of the Faith — Hannah Marshman

March 19, 2017

2017 marks 250 years since birth of first female missionary to India By Joanne Sloan Hannah Marshman was the first female missionary to India. Serving

Alabama Baptist churches share love of Christ through special needs event

March 18, 2017

By Anna Keller Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist Churches from around the world recently hosted Night to Shine, an annual prom event for those with special

Islamic extremists attack Somali family

March 18, 2017

AFGOI, Somalia — Islamic extremists in Somalia identified as Al Shabaab rebels shot and killed a Christian woman and her son while seriously wounding her

Danny Wood celebrates 20 years at Shades Mountain

March 18, 2017

Danny Wood, pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Vestavia Hills, recently celebrated his 20-year anniversary at the church. Prior to being called to Shades Mountain

Theology 101 — Doctrine of Salvation

March 17, 2017

Soteriology By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Around the church we often hear a family of terms, such as “saved,” “salvation” and

Should a church be allowed to have its own police force?

March 17, 2017

MONTGOMERY (Carrie Brown McWhorter) — A bill that would allow a Birmingham church to employ its own police force is advancing in the state Legislature. The