Harbin, longtime Mount Ararat pastor, dies at 79
February 17, 2025
Edward Harbin served as pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Woodville for 46 years.
Tuscumbia’s Westside Baptist loses steeple in storms; disaster relief crews at work
February 16, 2025
Westside Baptist in Tuscumbia lost its steeple when an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Feb. 15. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were at work in that city and ready to help elsewhere, including Kentucky and Tennessee.
Alabama families advocate for larger changing tables in public restrooms
February 13, 2025
“The mission of the changing table is to promote community, inclusion, access and equality for individuals with disabilities who cannot safely utilize the standard, handicap accessible restroom,” said June Wilson.
‘Steady under pressure’: Ukrainian college student relies on faith while in different cultures
February 13, 2025
“Even if I face hardships, I keep my foundation on the Bible, living out biblical principles,” Danylo “Daniel” Ibrahimov said.
Lawmakers, governor want 8 weeks paid maternity leave for teachers, state employees
February 12, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey is calling for eight weeks of paid maternity leave for Alabama teachers and state employees, a move that could make the state more competitive in recruiting and retaining workers.
State-commissioned report finds ‘significant’ issues in Alabama ethics law, recommends major reforms
February 12, 2025
In the 264 page report, the firm found provisions that raised “serious First Amendment concerns” regarding secrecy agreements amid ethics complaints, vagueness and due process concerns, and issues in who the ethics law applies to.
Pastor Connections: Church & the transfer portal; financial wellness; tips for ministry engagement
February 11, 2025
A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.
Pastoral wellness leaders address pastor’s top challenges, well-being needs
February 11, 2025
GuideStone shared new research conducted last year among members that found pastors overwhelmingly wished they had started saving for retirement earlier.
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