During his sermon, Phil Waldrep said the most effective form of evangelism is loving people. He challenged churches to love people well, not show favoritism and call people by name to show them that they’re cared for.
Gil McKee served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa for nearly 25 years. His final Sunday in the role was Jan. 19. “It’s been the most rewarding, fulfilling pastorate of my life. It’s my Ephesus.”
“The memoir is packed with short stories that range from happy to sad, exciting to reflective. David Garrard uses vivid anecdotes to connect the dots between life’s challenges and God’s promises.” —Book reviewer Tommy Ellison
So many Bible app users looked up Philippians 4:6 last year, that it became the most engaged verse of 2024, according to YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald.
“Our new Extreme Devotion podcast is a powerful — and convenient — way for each of us to encounter inspiring testimonies of courageous faith that will bless and encourage us,” said Voice of the Martyrs President Cole Richards.
Sid Nichols, retired Alabama Baptist pastor and director of missions, died today (Dec. 28). He served 30 years as a pastor then 15 as director of missions for Calhoun Baptist Association before retiring from full-time ministry in 2016.
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School held its fall commencement Dec. 6, celebrating 12 new graduates. Commencement speaker was Chris Morgan, dean and professor of theology
New scheduling details in the upcoming trial regarding former Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt’s lawsuit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions were released today, Dec. 3.
