Graduation rates on the rise in Alabama

July 11, 2025

Alabama’s high school graduation rates continue to rebound from the pandemic-era slump, with nearly 92% of the class of 2024 graduating on time.

Samford alumni lead trailblazing trip to Alaska with Shelby Baptist Association

July 11, 2025

“The work was hard, physically exhausting, but deeply meaningful,” said Keith Brown, director of Church and Community Ministries at the Shelby Baptist Association.

Student test scores show reading, math gains in Alabama

July 10, 2025

More Alabama students are reading and doing math on grade level, and fewer are scoring at the lowest level, according to new statewide test results released Tuesday.

Medical clinic leads to church growth for Lima plant

July 10, 2025

IMB healthcare missions continue to have an impact across the world, both in short-term and full-time commitments.

Anniston’s Blue Mountain Baptist making a comeback, gives credit to God

July 9, 2025

For the past eight years, Blue Mountain Baptist Church had less than a dozen members, and that number stayed consistent until April. Now it seems a fresh new spirit has taken hold, and members are giving credit to God.

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July 8, 2025

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Alabama Baptists pray, give to help those affected by Texas floods

July 8, 2025

As people across the nation continue to grieve the flooding tragedy in Texas, Alabama Baptists are among those who are responding through prayer and financial gifts to help out with disaster relief efforts.