Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, DOM James Best dies at 90
June 20, 2024
James Richard Best, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and associational director of missions, died June 13. He was 90.
‘Retreading:’ Barnhart retiring from SBOM after years of associational ministry
June 20, 2024
After years of associational ministry work, Rick Barnhart is retiring June 30. However, he said he is not truly retiring — just retreading.
UM welcomes new vice president for strategic initiatives
June 19, 2024
The University of Mobile welcomes Nathan Harris as the new vice president for strategic initiatives.
Alabama students performing ‘remarkably better’ on reading proficiency, new report shows
June 19, 2024
This year, Alabama second and third graders saw an 8% increase in literacy based on the ACAP scores — 91% are reading at grade level as opposed to 83% in 2023.
University of Mobile School of Education recognized for national excellence
June 17, 2024
The University of Mobile’s School of Education raked in several honors for their work in the 2023–24 academic year.
First person: Rick Lance reflects on SBC meeting in Indianapolis
June 17, 2024
Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, shares his reflections on the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
Former Pittsview pastor Chestnutt dies after cancer battle
June 17, 2024
Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Gene L. Chestnutt died May 24 after a fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
2024 SBC Annual Meeting: Recap of business-related news stories coming out of Indianapolis
June 14, 2024
Among the biggest news stories coming out of this year’s SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis were those concerning the Law Amendment, the election of a new SBC president and the adoption of several resolutions. Here’s a recap.
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