Banner Church has baptized 12 college students since the church started with the purpose of reaching the Jacksonville State University campus along with the surrounding Jacksonville community.
Pastor Don Bell will host an Oct. 19 workshop in Furman for men on the topic of where, when and how to lead — an event he said other churches can host too.
Hope Community Church in Birmingham and Faith Church in Midfield are examples of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association’s efforts to help revitalize and replant churches.
On Aug. 27, the Church at Chelsea Westover celebrated the grand opening of its new children’s ministry building, which includes a kids’ chapel and six classrooms used for both Sunday School space and the Mother’s Day Out program.
About 15 years ago, Tripp Dickson hit “rock bottom” after struggling with an opioid addiction after a back surgery. God broke the chains of addiction and has given him a great responsibility — sharing the gospel. Here’s a bit of his story.
Crestline Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa is just three decades old, but its story of growth, decline and revitalization is a testimony to God’s work through a people who are very intentional about the Great Commission.
Slade Alday said when he and fellow worship pastor Josh Wilhoit started planning an association-wide hymn sing with a combined choir, they wondered who would