Hard work of preparation key to good preaching, says Robert Smith Jr.

July 23, 2025

While all pastors have times of struggle, they should be “empty pitchers before the fountain of God’s word,” said Robert Smith Jr.

New Prospect Baptist holding revival July 27–30

July 23, 2025

New Prospect Baptist Church, Haleyville, will hold its 29th annual revival July 27–30.

Officials raze church building without prior notice

July 23, 2025

Leaders of a church in Khartoum North, Sudan, received no prior notice before authorities razed the building this month, according to sources.

First person: Impacting Generation Alpha

July 23, 2025

Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, is poised to become the largest generation in history, with more than 2.8 million children entering the world each week.

Stories shared among Toxey Baptist book club members ‘good for the soul’

July 22, 2025

While discussing a specific book each month is the initial goal, this group of avid book readers says it’s the fellowship time and opportunity to share how God is working in their lives that keeps them coming back.

South Alabama lawmakers make bipartisan push for investment in Bayway Project

July 22, 2025

A pair of bipartisan lawmakers representing portions of south Alabama are sponsoring legislation to increase federal funding for bridge infrastructure.

Brantley Baptist pastor honored for 50 years of ministry

July 22, 2025

Wesley Hatcher, pastor of Brantley Baptist Church for the past 10 years, was honored July 19 at a reception hosted by the church celebrating his 50 years in ministry.