‘Christmas Alive’ reaches Decatur and beyond
December 9, 2025
There’s something about seeing the nativity story come to life in person, said Rita Bennett. For the fourth year, Flint Baptist Church in Decatur is
David Smith, pastor of New Home Baptist Church in Pisgah for 25 years, dies
September 17, 2025
David Smith, pastor of New Home Baptist in Pisgah, died Sept. 7 after a cancer battle. He previously served as pastor of Calvary Baptist in Bridgeport; Bethel Baptist in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Roaches Cove Baptist in Fackler.
Current, aspiring writers hone their craft at annual event
June 19, 2025
The SCWC, which was held June 6–7 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, attracted more than 155 attendees with 33 speakers and staff members.
Evangelism leaders encourage passionate sharing of the gospel
January 29, 2025
Participants heard from evangelists Phil Waldrep and Scott Dawson as well as Tim Dowdy, vice president of evangelism from the North American Mission Board. Breakouts were led by Sammy Gilbreath, Dustin Bruce, Tim Beougher, and others…
Southern writers share stories, learn more about their craft
June 10, 2024
Christian writers gathered for workshops, fellowship and awards at this year’s Southern Christian Writers Conference, held June 6–8 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham.
Focus on ‘core disciplines’ to cope with chaotic times, Iorg urges leaders
April 24, 2024
Jeff Iorg shares the basic disciplines every leader should prioritize and explains how those disciplines can simplify life down to what really matters.
Renew participants encouraged to ‘find their 5,’ make discipleship a lifestyle
April 16, 2024
Around 400 women gathered at FBC Trussville on April 13 for Alabama WMU’s annual Renew conference, a day focused on Scripture teaching, worship, missions and fellowship.
Jacksonville church hosts open house, dedication for Sav-A-Life location
January 14, 2024
West Side Baptist Church in Jacksonville hosted the dedication and open house of the new Hope Family Services Sav-A-Life location adjacent to the church Jan. 14.
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