Women discerning call to ministry

July 11, 2018

Former Alabama Baptist and new author Kristen Padilla remembers crying to her pastor father wishing she had been born a boy. At least then she

Alabama missions teams home from Haiti

July 10, 2018

Two church vans are currently bringing the 14-member missions team from First Baptist Church, Russellville, home. They landed in the Atlanta airport about 5:45 p.m.

Roanoke pastor and wife in stable condition after head-on car crash resulting in one fatality

July 10, 2018

A Roanoke pastor and his wife are in stable condition in an Atlanta hospital after a head-on car crash July 8 that killed the other

Plans in place for missions teams stuck in Haiti to return home

July 9, 2018

Two Alabama youth groups stuck in Haiti because of violent protests in the country anticipate returning home tomorrow afternoon or by mid-week at the latest. Both

FBC Russellville missions team sheltering in place in Haiti

July 7, 2018

By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist A missions team from First Baptist Church, Russellville, is stuck in Haiti right now, safe but unable to leave

Southern Baptists look for ways to make churches, missions field safer place for children

July 6, 2018

Rather than being sanctuaries of safety and well being for children, far too many churches and ministries have become sanctuaries of protection and shelter for

Southern Christian Writers Conference provides inspiration, practical tips

July 3, 2018

Thirteen hours. That’s how far Kenton and Sheila Young drove for the Southern Christian Writers Conference (SCWC) on June 8–9 at First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa.