Alabama Baptists report 6,302 baptisms in 2021 May 19, 2022 In 2021, First Baptist Church Opelika saw 115 people baptized. One of those was Bennett Barron, who was baptized on Christmas Eve. “To be able Read More
Longtime campus minister ‘blessed,’ reflects on role May 18, 2022 Steve Thompson said it wasn’t his plan to go into college ministry — it was a fluke. As a student at Mobile College (now the University Read More
Cool Springs Baptist Church reaches thousands through VBS May 12, 2022 The numbers didn’t look quite right. Cool Springs Baptist Church in Enterprise, with a membership of 125 and an average of 20–25 in weekly attendance, Read More
Nuss to retire after leading Alabama Baptist collegiate ministries for two decades May 11, 2022 Mike Nuss doesn’t remember the name of the school where he did his six weeks of student teaching. But he does remember the very real Read More
‘WM-Who?’ conversation shares how WMU remains vital aspect of church life May 3, 2022 Connie Dixon’s hometown in New Mexico has about 200 people, and she’s been part of the same church her entire life. She’s been just as Read More
Teen uses art to join Heflin Baptist missions team serving in Utah this summer April 19, 2022 In 2020, we shared the story of Heflin Baptist Church’s partnership with a congregation near Salt Lake City. Brent Thompson, pastor of Heflin Baptist, had Read More
Heaven Bound Mud Bogger keeps ‘powering through’ for the gospel April 15, 2022 There’s a lot to see at a mud bogger race. The trucks are big. They’re loud. You can’t avoid seeing them. But somehow, in the Read More
Lovett to focus on pastoral encouragement, pickleball in new ministry season April 13, 2022 Danny Lovett said he’s had a heart for the lost and young pastors for a long time. But the way those passions have fleshed out Read More