When Sammy Campbell thinks about growth within African-American church plants in Alabama today, there are some churches that immediately stand out. “We have a couple
Circlewood Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, honors Winton Patterson for 40 years of service as minister of music Sept. 29. A churchwide reception was held in honor
Explore the Bible Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, University of Mobile THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5–11, 26–31, 47–51 Perhaps no other story in
Bible Studies for Life Associate Professor of Religion, Samford University It’s Not About Me 1 Samuel 24:1–6, 12, 14 Today’s passage is an example of
By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Michael Johnson loves Hillcrest Baptist Church, Enterprise, and he’s loved taking his wife and daughters there with him while
A historic phone call between President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sept. 27 capped a significant week in the case of an American pastor
By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist All of Abbeville was stunned when 40-year-old Michael Whitt, pastor of the city’s First Baptist Church, died of a
Explore the Bible Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, University of Mobile THE POWER TO HEAL John 5:2–3a, 9b–17 Taking the Initiative (2–3a) This lesson encourages
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