“If a coach lies to cover a questionable timeout, that may seem minor compared to other sins, but the message is major. If a player cheats by deception and the coach stays silent, the silence speaks louder than any sermon. Kids notice.”
“When our generation gets frustrated about politics and faith, we shoot somebody. We don’t know how to actually have a free exchange of ideas (and) that’s a problem,” said college freshman Brilyn Hollyhand, advocating for civil discourse.
“I believe that Kenneth (Wells) would be the best choice for a strong ‘small church’ voice in leadership of Alabama Baptists,” says Pastor Josh Smith, who plans to nominate him for state convention first vice president in November.
“Ryan Whitley knows, believes and stands for the values and convictions of Alabama Baptists,” says Daven Watkins, pastor of FBC Pelham, who plans to nominate Whitley as state convention 1st vice president at the annual meeting in November.
Jarman Leatherwood of Huntsville “seeks to shine the light of Christ everywhere he goes,” says Robert Mullins, executive director of Madison Baptist Association, who will nominate him for state convention president in November.
Recent arrests in Wetumpka a critical reminder “the threat of human trafficking is very real. We are grateful for the Wetumpka Police Department’s partnership and commitment to protecting the children of Alabama.” —Covenant Rescue Group
SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission board of trustees announced today (Sept. 17) they are searching for a spiritually mature, pastoral in heart, Southern Baptist leader who is a proven unifier.
FBC Trussville pastor emeritus Gary Hollingsworth will serve SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission as interim president from his home in the Birmingham area, traveling to Nashville as needed.
