Hamilton pastor Mike Stancil dies Dec. 26

December 26, 2020

Alabama Baptist pastor Michael “Mike” Stancil died Dec. 26 after a six-week battle with COVID-19. Stancil, 49, was pastor of Fulton Bridge Baptist Church, Hamilton,

Former state convention president Dewey Corder dies Dec. 25

December 26, 2020

Dewey Corder, longtime pastor of Central Baptist Church, Argo, died Dec. 25, reportedly from COVID pneumonia and heart failure. He served Central Baptist for 24

Georgia convention grappling with financial challenges

November 21, 2020

Georgia Baptist leaders recently implemented significant budgetary cuts across various levels to address the challenging financial situation for the historic state convention. Along with a

Snapshot of six state conventions’ budget realities

November 21, 2020

Each fall, messengers to Baptist state conventions typically gather in annual meetings to hear ministry reports, celebrate accomplishments and conduct business. This year, because of

Day of Prayer for Nation encouraged for Nov. 1

October 27, 2020

Alabama Baptists are invited to join together on Nov. 1 for a statewide day of prayer for spiritual awakening and revival in America, as well

Alabama Baptist pastor, leader Billy Austin dies Sept. 12

September 13, 2020

Billy Austin, longtime leader of Alabama Baptist Retirement Centers and current interim director of missions of Tuscaloosa Baptist Association, died Sept. 12. He was in

No annual meeting for Alabama Baptists in 2020

September 10, 2020

Alabama joins the nearly 20 state conventions adapting or not holding an annual meeting in 2020. A special online State Missions Celebration will take place