177 Christians kidnapped in one day in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

Extremists invaded three churches simultaneously on Jan. 18, kidnapping 177 Christians, and Nigerian officials initially appeared to deny the incident.

Officials address plight of 2 abducted girls

January 30, 2026

Pakistani judges have ordered police to find and present to the court a kidnapped girl and her abductor.

Lafitte Baptist in Saraland celebrates 50th anniversary

January 29, 2026

Lafitte Baptist Church, Saraland, celebrated its 50th anniversary Jan. 24–25. Saturday’s event featured The Kendricks, a country gospel band.

First Baptist Church Montgomery admin assistant retires

January 29, 2026

Mary Virginia Crum recently retired as an administrative assistant with First Baptist Church Montgomery.

Riverside Baptist Church dedicates new building

January 29, 2026

Riverside Baptist Church held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 7 to celebrate the dedication of its new building.

First Baptist Church Leroy associate pastor retires

January 29, 2026

David “Dave” Delegal recently retired as associate pastor of First Baptist Church Leroy where he served for more than 33 years.

Pastor, decorated veteran Dale Barnes dies at 76

January 26, 2026

Dale Barnes, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, died Jan. 7. He served four Alabama churches — Calvary Baptist in Prattville; Beulah Baptist in Wetumpka; Rock Springs Baptist and Titus Baptist.