The leader of the rights group ChinaAid says persecution of Christians in China has intensified but that believers are persevering and that Christianity is increasing.
Every church faces the challenge of creating a compensation package for their pastor. This process can feel overwhelming. Most churches get it right. Some don’t, and it can leave the pastor and the church financially exposed.
The need for increased energy production and what Alabama leaders can do to facilitate it was a topic across multiple panel discussions at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Government Affairs Conference Saturday.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for August 17, written by Bryan D. Gill, D.Min., Director of the Office of Faith, Learning and Vocation, Samford University in Birmingham.
After hearing the stories, Alfredo believed and was ready to be baptized. He waited and prayed, wanting his wife to choose to follow Jesus too, so they could be baptized together.