Zach Adamson named UM’s director of worship initiatives

March 27, 2026

The University of Mobile has named Zach Adamson as its new director of worship initiatives in the Alabama School of the Arts, a strategic leadership

Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’

March 27, 2026

In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.

Winter Jam 2026: Matthew West emphasizes community of storytellers

February 4, 2026

Stories are in Matthew West’s DNA. It’s been ten years since he has toured with Winter Jam and now, more than ever, he recognizes that each person on stage is also a storyteller.

Worship practices survey finds strong engagement, aging leaders in Alabama Baptist churches

October 3, 2025

The goal of the project was to gain a clearer picture of worship practices within Southern Baptist churches in Alabama, from who is leading the service to the instrumentation, song selection and other elements incorporated into the service.

Samford’s WOW Choir offers faith-based expression for those with aphasia

September 24, 2025

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by a brain injury, including stroke or infection. It’s often called an invisible disability because there are no outward signs of the condition.

TobyMac, MercyMe and Matthew West set to begin arena tour Sept. 25

September 18, 2025

With about 100 combined years of performing, TobyMac, MercyMe and Matthew West are well known in the Contemporary Christian music world as having amazing concerts and have “helped define a generation of worship,” according to TPR Live.

Frank Jones offers listeners refreshment, renewal on Oasis tour

August 21, 2025

Each summer and fall, many senior adults in the Birmingham area as well as in other states in the Southeast look forward to spending an afternoon full of entertainment and inspiration, courtesy of Frank Jones.