In a 2021 Lifeway Research study, 76% of pastors said fostering connections with unchurched people is one of their greatest needs. As your church makes plans to
Mission Grove Baptist Church, Cullman, celebrated its 75th anniversary June 4. Gospel singer Bob Sellers, formerly of the Kingsmen, led the special worship time. Debbie
Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Fort Payne, recently completed Lifeway’s Twists and Turns Vacation Bible School. Members Ellen and Ron McCalman created a boat that they
William Douglas “Doug” O’Brien died June 14 in Hueytown. He was 86. A Nashville, Tennessee, native, O’Brien was a pastor for 52 years and retired
The music industry is a growing career field offering a range of opportunities, and Samford University in Birmingham is one of several Alabama colleges preparing
Trussville First Baptist will host Oasis Birmingham with Frank Jones Ministries July 13 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Featured artists include Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg and
Churches create much content, so it’s important to learn how to write better. Church content, even when spoken from a stage, often starts with a
By Roy Ciampa, Ph.D. Armstrong Chair of Religion, Samford University MORDECAI AND ESTHER Esther 2:5–7; 4:8–17 The book of Esther does not explicitly mention God
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