Nearly 70 Christians slain in Nigeria

August 15, 2024

Nearly 70 individuals were slain when attackers invaded two predominantly Christian villages in Nigeria’s Benue state.

Oak Mountain Baptist celebrating 57th anniversary Sept. 8

August 15, 2024

Oak Mountain Baptist Church, Pelham, will celebrate its 57th anniversary homecoming Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Memphis Baptist Church celebrating 150th anniversary Sept. 15

August 15, 2024

Memphis Baptist Church, Dothan, will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sept. 15, featuring a presentation by the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.

Lass Words — Falling into fame

August 15, 2024

Ken Lass shares thoughts on an embarrassing situation that happened to him during a church service. “Thank you, Lord, for rescuing me even in my most awkward and humiliating moments,” he writes.

Somalian assaulted twice for being Christian

August 14, 2024

A man who put his faith in Jesus Christ in March was attacked in May and then again in July, along with his family.

New easy-to-share gospel tract now available

August 14, 2024

“[Brokenness to Beauty] helps share the message of Jesus by using a simple story format that relates to people’s personal experiences. It makes the gospel easy to understand and relevant, even for those who aren’t familiar with the Bible.”

Someone You Should Know — Carolyn Matthews

August 13, 2024

Carolyn Matthews, “the bread lady,” is known for giving away hundreds of home-baked loaves each year. She could also be called “the caring lady” and “the whatever-is-needed lady.”