Average pastor only few years below retirement age

February 18, 2017

The average age of pastors is getting grayer — about 10 years grayer — than it was 25 years ago, according to a recent Barna

Faith leaders face challenges in today’s culture

February 18, 2017

One of the greatest challenges spiritual leaders face today is that the culture is pushing them to the margins, according to David Kinnaman, president of

Theology 101 — Image and Likeness of God

February 17, 2017

Anthropology By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Students of the Bible have spent many hours and used much ink in the attempt

Planned Parenthood protection facing reversal

February 17, 2017

By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON (BP) — The U.S. House of Representatives acted Feb. 16 to rescind a two-month-old rule from the Obama administration

Hayes, Martha

February 17, 2017

Martha Hayes, wife of Edwin J. Hayes, retired pastor of First, Cullman, died Jan. 14. She was 71. Martha Hayes was a published author of

Donnie Dickens called as pastor of Catoma Baptist Church

February 17, 2017

Montgomery Association Donnie Dickens is the new bivocational pastor of Catoma Church, Montgomery. He previously served as pastor of Bayside Church, Lillian. He also served

Oak Bowery to host The Kingsmen

February 17, 2017

Calhoun Association Oak Bowery Church, Ohatchee, will host The Kingsmen in concert Feb. 24, 7 p.m. For more information call 256-892-3711. Sam Fordham is pastor.