During the first seven months of 2024, blasphemy cases in Pakistan spiked, more than tripling the full-year total for 2023, according to a human rights group.
A teenage Christian girl who was kidnapped, raped and forced to convert to Islam and marry her captor has been returned to her parents.
Bethel Baptist Church, Robertsdale, will host a Walk Through Bethlehem event Dec. 13–15, 6–8 p.m.
Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church, Pinson, has brought in Josh Cook to serve as interim pastor.
Members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Atmore, prepared 100 Operation Christmas Child boxes after the church hosted a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering kickoff service Nov. 3.
Ted Vafeas is serving as interim director of missions for Franklin County Baptist Association.
Ethelsville Baptist Church received recognition from Pickens Association, the state convention and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission during their bicentennial celebration Sept. 8.
Police in China disrupted a baptism service, detained all attendees and, ultimately, jailed a pastor.
