Bible reading marathon ‘feels like revival,’ unites churches

May 4, 2023

In the days leading up to today’s National Day of Prayer (May 4), some Baptist associations host Bible reading marathons near the courthouses of their

Pine Grove Baptist in Centre calls new pastor

May 3, 2023

Zach Richards is the new pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Centre. He previously was pastor of York Bluff Baptist Church, Sheffield. He and his

Forest Lake Baptist pastor retires after more than 3 decades

May 3, 2023

Donnie Payne retired April 30 from Forest Lake Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa. Payne has served the church since 1989. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Blue

Elkdale Baptist in Selma welcomes new minister of music

May 3, 2023

John Braley is the new minister of music of Elkdale Baptist Church, Selma.

Man charged in shooting deaths of 3 senior adults in Birmingham sentenced to life in prison

May 3, 2023

The man charged in the deaths of three senior adults killed during a dinner event at a Birmingham church has pleaded guilty to their murders

Longtime pastor Earl Holt spent 56 years in ministry

May 3, 2023

Earl L. Holt, pastor of Serenity Baptist Church, Hartselle, died recently at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. A Morgan County native, Holt was in ministry 56

Rashional Thoughts: Seasonal life changes difficult but manageable with right perspective

May 3, 2023

Balancing grief with situational awareness, my friend handled the move well. She’s thriving in her new home but moments of sadness surface occasionally. No one