Messengers pass resolutions on a variety of topics
November 14, 2023
Messengers to the 2023 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting adopted six resolutions during the Nov. 14 afternoon session.
Sexual Abuse Advisory Task Force gives report to state convention
November 14, 2023
The Sexual Abuse Advisory Task Force of the Alabama Baptist State Convention gave its final report Nov. 14, announcing a new website with resources churches can utilize to help prevent abuse within their congregations.
Messengers approve 2024 CP budget, act on other business matters
November 14, 2023
Messengers to the 2023 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting adopted the 2024 Cooperative Program budget and heard a variety of reports during the Nov. 14 afternoon session.
AAAF banquet reminds African American pastors ‘we can do more together’
November 14, 2023
D’Linell Finley says not to listen to anybody who tells you to sit down. “We’re working to finish the unfinished; there’s still a lot to be done,” he said as he spoke at the Alabama African American Fellowship banquet Nov. 13.
Champion urges convention to continue Kingdom work with humility
November 14, 2023
Buddy Champion said Moses had a lot of interesting chapters in his story. He was orphaned, anger-filled and struggled at times to speak well — but God still used him in a mighty way.
Charles emphasizes faithful prayer, thanksgiving to counter world’s worries
November 14, 2023
“Take everything off of your worry list tonight and put it all on your prayer list,” he said. “Every time you are tempted to worry, stop and take that matter to God in prayer … you really can pray your worries away.”
Matt Mason points pastors to resolute truths of Psalm 2
November 14, 2023
“The doctrine of Christ’s ascension is fuel for perseverance,” Mason said. “Psalm 2 says He who sits in the heavens laughs, and the New Testament comes along and says He who sits in the heavens has a name — Jesus Christ.”
Herb Thomas honored with Fred Wolfe Lifetime Pastoral Ministry Award
November 14, 2023
Herb Thomas was presented with the third annual Fred Wolfe Lifetime Pastoral Ministry Award on Nov. 13 during the evening session of the Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference.
