While Alabama was slow to embrace school choice, in the past decade, lawmakers have expanded choices beyond traditional public, private and homeschool options to multiple choices among programs, offering families greater flexibility.
Participants heard from evangelists Phil Waldrep and Scott Dawson as well as Tim Dowdy, vice president of evangelism from the North American Mission Board. Breakouts were led by Sammy Gilbreath, Dustin Bruce, Tim Beougher, and others…
During his breakout session at the State Evangelism Conference on Jan. 27, Mark Gainey said disciple making would be simplified for many people if they could think of it as one simple act — moving people one step closer to Jesus.
Tuberville called on Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure farmers get the support they need during Thursday’s nomination hearing in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
During his breakout session at the Alabama Baptist State Evangelism Conference, Tim Dowdy explained that pastors need to create a culture of evangelism and help each church member embrace the mission to reach their community.
“Keeping the current model would be short-sighted,” House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, said.
Fourth annual legislative prayer rally is set for Feb. 12 at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, a week after the 2025 legislative session opens. The rally is sponsored by Alabama Citizens Action Program.
Matthew Martens — a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, seminary graduate and legal ethics professor — will share thoughts on how the gospel interacts with the criminal justice system this Thursday (Jan. 23) at Samford’s Reid Chapel.
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