VBS ignites ongoing outreach to children and families across the state
August 6, 2023
Misty Pollard has been involved in Vacation Bible School as a volunteer for a long time, but this year, it hit differently. A few months
Connect with your community during summer’s biggest celebration
June 22, 2023
In a 2021 Lifeway Research study, 76% of pastors said fostering connections with unchurched people is one of their greatest needs. As your church makes plans to
‘Paws in the Pew’ event sparks joy in a unique, engaging way
April 13, 2023
First Baptist Church West Blocton held a unique service March 19. Not only did church members and many from the community attend, but there were
Guest or visitor: Create a quick and easy card to gather the right information
March 31, 2023
Gone are the days when a pastor asks visitors to raise their hands or stand up and be recognized — that is cringeworthy now. Guests
Tuscaloosa church planting story leads to ‘hundreds’ of students ‘fixated on the mission and engaged in it’
March 17, 2023
When Britton Latham was serving as a youth pastor in Huntsville, he kept hearing a story repeated over and over. “We would graduate high school
Montgomery church plant seeks to serve community after violence
January 9, 2023
The Life Church officially launched in January. Johnny and Dockita Mills moved home to Montgomery from Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2021 to plant a church in
Gardendale FBC hosts 3rd annual drive-thru nativity
December 24, 2022
Gardendale First Baptist Church hosted its third annual Drive-thru Live Nativity presentation Dec. 9–11. (Images courtesy of Gardendale FBC)
FBC West Blocton pastor shares value of ’empowering other people’ as outreach projects become year round
December 20, 2022
Outreach is a goal of every church, but many efforts end up being pastor- or staff-led. Last summer Kyle Hodges, lead pastor of First Baptist
