135 people baptized by 3Circle Church at the beach

October 1, 2023

3Circle Church began beach baptisms during the pandemic. This year was the biggest baptism event yet, with 135 people baptized on Aug. 27.

Oct. 1 prayer emphasis growing in worldwide participation

September 8, 2023

“If My People Will Pray,” a global prayer event spearheaded by Alabama Baptist pastor Jacky Connell, is planned for Oct. 1 at churches and other sites throughout the world, including Washington, Jerusalem, the Philippines and Kenya.

Christian clubs in schools fortify beliefs amid pressures

July 12, 2023

Jason Gaston began following Jesus in eighth grade, but then he met obstacles common to public school students when it came to living out his

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

Teacher impacts nations by investing in students

April 30, 2023

A technical education teacher in the Mobile, Alabama, area is leading disadvantaged students to change lives in other countries by designing and building prosthetic legs,

Ministry-based lender benefits Kingdom causes

April 18, 2023

When a church needs a loan, say, for remodeling, borrowing from The Baptist Foundation of Alabama means the interest paid will be reinvested in Kingdom

Amid music minister shortage, training shifts to emphasis on theology

February 2, 2023

Churches across the Southern Baptist Convention are struggling to find worship pastors, but shifting from traditional church music degrees to biblically grounded worship may be