Alabama church planter in Montana grateful for prayers, ‘cancer free’ report

December 8, 2025

Chris Baker said this holiday season has been extra special for one main reason — he wasn’t sure he would live to see it.

Churches celebrate those exploring ministry after Calling Out the Called Sunday

November 28, 2025

Rick Wright, pastor of The Church at Chelsea Westover, said Calling Out the Called Sunday was a “pretty unforgettable experience” as they joined with churches across the state to invite people to respond to God’s call to ministry.

Big Hurricane Baptist burns note, dedicates historical marker during 194th anniversary celebration

November 19, 2025

Big Hurricane Baptist Church in Brookwood had a big weekend for its 194th anniversary Nov. 8-9 — they dedicated a new historical marker in their cemetery and burned the mortgage note to celebrate their new sanctuary being paid in full.

After 3 emergency calls in one week, Goldman urges safe travel training for missions teams

November 18, 2025

“We’ve been going all these years — we’ve never had a problem there.” Scotty Goldman said he’s heard those words many times from churches that are planning missions trips, but no one is immune to emergencies.

‘The love of Christ compels me:’ Ambassador offers testimony before venturing overseas

November 11, 2025

When Hayden was a student at the University of Alabama, she met some of Christ’s “ambassadors” at the Baptist Campus Ministries.

Messengers approve budget, vote to extend Alaska partnership

November 11, 2025

Messengers to the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting voted Nov. 11 to keep the same $37.5 million budget moving into next year with a 50-50 split between Alabama Baptist and Southern Baptist ministries.