Providence No. 1 Baptist commemorates 175 years

September 22, 2016

After the sanctuary of Providence No. 1 Baptist Church, Montevallo, burned down at the hands of an arsonist in 2008, church members grieved. But through

Flagpole prayer events set for Sept. 28

September 22, 2016

The 26th annual See You at the Pole (SYATP) is set for Sept. 28, and First Priority Greater Birmingham is ready to help students make

Shepherd’s Fold to feature football star

September 22, 2016

The annual fall banquet of Shepherd’s Fold ministries will feature Sherman Williams as special guest speaker Oct. 20. A native of Prichard, Williams is a

Serving You, WorkFaith Birmingham partner to find solution to poverty

September 22, 2016

John Gibson says he’s become fully acquainted with two kinds of burdens in the past seven years. He’s seen the burden of physical need that

Experience of worship with parents foundational for young children

September 22, 2016

By Carrie Brown McWhorter Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist At what age should children attend worship with their parents? Decades ago, the answer would have been

Churches need to minister to families of special needs children with grace, care

September 22, 2016

Whether 50 or 5,000 are gathered for worship, there are going to be distractions — sounds and movements that draw attention. Someone will get up

Experience of worship with parents foundational for young children

September 19, 2016

At what age should children attend worship with their parents? Decades ago, the answer would have been simple. In most Alabama Baptist churches, everyone from