Revolving around the theme of “Persuasive Preaching: Story, Imagination and Apologetics,” the conference was organized by Beeson’s Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute’s Spirit and Power Project.
All the small Illinois church wanted to do was be involved in missions. They prayed about it and prayed some more. Then, they sent two of their own to investigate partnerships with the International Mission Board.
“Mat has served faithfully as senior pastor of FBC Gadsden … and has been actively involved in many different roles within Alabama Baptist life. Mat is a proven leader and … will continue to serve Alabama Baptists well.” —Daniel Atkins
Joe Weideman Armour Jr., who retired from First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa at the end of 2024, died July 4 following a brief illness. He was
Donald Lamar Vaughn of Fort Payne died July 7, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 78.
Over the last 12 years, in raw moments of prayer, Tammy Richardson has wrestled with questions like ‘Should we go somewhere else?’ and ‘Is this ground just too hard?’
In Alabama, at least $68 million in federal education funding has been withheld from K-12 schools, Alabama Daily News previously reported.
Members of First Baptist Church Dothan faced unusual circumstances and likely confusing news when they arrived for Sunday services, July 13.
