Night to Shine has grown a lot in the 10 years since it started — on Feb. 9, the event took place at 725 churches across all 50 states and 56 countries, including eight Alabama Baptist churches.
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host “The Pylant Family” from Eva on its third Sunday night singing Feb. 18, 5 p.m.
Alabama faith leaders are sounding the alarm regarding impending legislative efforts to create a lottery and legalize casino-style gambling and sports betting (including online) in the state.
Making a Difference Mobile is asking for volunteers to come alongside churches in Mobile Baptist Association as they reach their community with events from grilling out to hosting a dental clinic or Easter egg hunt.
Ben Praytor is the new pastor of Mount Gilead Baptist Church, Dozier.
Tommy Smith is the new pastor of Robinsonville Baptist Church, Atmore.
Alabama recently got its first two Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which offer a safe way for a mother to surrender an infant. One is in Prattville, and the other is in Madison — and the Madison one has already been used.
Kevin Wilson is the new pastor of Paden Baptist Church, Gadsden.
