Friendship Baptist in Pine Apple celebrating bicentennial and homecoming Oct. 19

October 14, 2025

Friendship Baptist Church, Pine Apple, will celebrate its 200th anniversary and homecoming Oct. 19, 11 a.m.

Scott Bush named director of Samford’s Ministry Training Institute

October 14, 2025

Samford University has appointed Scott Bush ’91, MDiv ’95, DMin, as director of its Ministry Training Institute (MTI).

‘Continued faithfulness’: Giving to Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong surpasses $278 million

October 14, 2025

International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood said he is encouraged by the Lottie offering total that exceeded this year’s goal of $205 million.

Alabama farmers praise guest-worker wage decrease

October 13, 2025

Alabama farm leaders are celebrating a new federal rule decreasing the wages agriculture-related businesses must pay people hired through a guest worker program.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19

October 13, 2025

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 19

October 13, 2025

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for October 19, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.

SBOM names Spencer Bell as new associate in office of evangelism, church revitalization

October 13, 2025

Spencer Bell has been elected as an associate in the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions’ office of evangelism and church revitalization. Bell currently serves as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Hartselle.