Minister, musical composer Lloyd Smith dies at 93

February 9, 2024

Lloyd Livingston Smith Jr. — a minister and musical composer who served in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee — died Feb. 8. He was 93.

Parkway Baptist pastor in Auburn celebrates 10th anniversary

February 9, 2024

Jeff Redmond recently celebrated his 10th anniversary as pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, Auburn.

Jackson to lead evangelism, church revitalization for Alabama Baptists

February 9, 2024

“Rob Jackson is eminently qualified to lead us in the areas of evangelism and church revitalization.” —Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions

FBC Saks in Anniston calls new pastor

February 8, 2024

Joey Hanner is the new pastor of First Baptist Church Saks in Anniston.

Research shows majority of pastors oppose sports betting but often not actively

February 8, 2024

Despite its legalization across many states, U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to sports gambling, but they’re not doing much about it, according to a Lifeway Research study.

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Faith leaders in few states holding out hope to stop online sports betting

February 6, 2024

Americans are expected to bet $1.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl. While many believe sports betting is a harmless pastime, others say the human costs of expanding gambling are too high.