Retired missionary, missions pastor Harold Hancock dies

January 11, 2023

Harold Hancock — retired missionary to South Korea and missions minister at First Baptist Church Montgomery — died Jan. 8. He was 85. He and his

Bicentennial series: Evangelism central to Alabama Baptist life since its beginnings

January 11, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE — In November 2023, Alabama Baptists will celebrate a huge milestone — 200 years of doing ministry together since the first group gathered

Outpouring of support for injured Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin highlights import of prayer

January 10, 2023

As NFL players prepare to take the field for the last Sunday of the regular season, a prominent pastor and activist offered a prayer for

Big Creek Baptist in Adger celebrates 175th anniversary

January 9, 2023

Big Creek Baptist Church, Adger, celebrated its 175th anniversary on Dec. 18. Pastor Matt Kimberly preached, led the congregation in singing Christmas carols and shared

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Teen birth rate in U.S. continues to decline

January 8, 2023

The number of U.S. teens giving birth decreased 75% between 1991 and 2021, according to data compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics. In

North Jefferson Baptist Association welcomes new administrative assistant

January 8, 2023

Kelsey Queen is the new administrative assistant of North Jefferson Baptist Association. She has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Central Baptist College, Conway,

Rosalie Hunt honored by WMU Foundation with devoted patron award

January 8, 2023

Retired missionary and author Rosalie Hall Hunt received a surprise during the Jan. 8 general session of the National Woman’s Missionary Union January Board Meeting