Former Alabama Baptist pastor Steve Gaines announces cancer diagnosis
November 19, 2023
Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church near Memphis since 2005, is being treated for kidney cancer.
Friends of TAB: Third annual dinner celebrates strength of, vision for the 180-year-old media outlet
November 18, 2023
More than 30 dedicated supporters from various roles across the state gathered Nov. 13 to celebrate how the Lord continues to use The Alabama Baptist newspaper and broader work of TAB Media Group.
Carter delivers beloved message: ‘Live with urgency … focus on relationship with Christ, to one another’
November 5, 2023
Charles T. Carter preached his “Come Before Winter” sermon for the 55th straight year in a row Nov. 5 at FBC Birmingham.
Tragic situation: First Baptist Church Phenix City, pastor’s family need our prayers
November 4, 2023
Two east Alabama communities are processing and grieving the events of recent days.
FBC Phenix City pastor Copeland’s death being reported
November 3, 2023
Media outlets are reporting the Nov. 3 death of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who also served as pastor of First Baptist Church Phenix City.
Alabama Baptist state leadership responds to Phenix City pastor allegations
November 2, 2023
Confusion remains over exactly what Smiths Station mayor and FBC Phenix City pastor Bubba Copeland disputes in recent allegations versus what he claims as being appropriate as long as it is separate from his professional and ministry roles.
FBC Phenix City pastor disputes 1819 News article’s allegations
November 1, 2023
“I apologize for any embarrassment caused by my private and personal life that has become public. … I have nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of things that were said were taken out of context.”
Latest update on state convention officer nominations
October 26, 2023
Ryan Whitley, pastor of CrossPoint Church in Trussville, and Greg Corbin, pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham, to be nominated for second vice president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Election to be held in November.
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