Group demands church halt its activities

October 21, 2025

A group of individuals went to a Christian church in September before a worship service was to begin and demanded that all activities cease until approval was given.

Health care missionary’s unseen work

October 20, 2025

After hiking in 90-degree weather in flip-flops and a skirt to reach a village, Julia Spelter and another International Mission Board missionary were exhausted and

First person: Reading the Bible in context

October 20, 2025

I once saw the familiar words taped above a weight bench in an athletic facility. Their Scriptural address later appeared on the eye black of a famous athlete set to play in a major SEC showdown.

Pastor Connections: Evaluating church discipleship; growing a generosity culture; doing hard things

October 19, 2025

A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

State convention annual meeting set for Nov. 11–12

October 18, 2025

Alabama Baptists are only a few weeks away from their annual “family reunion” and a chance to stop and celebrate the ways that God is working through their ministries.

86-year-old ‘Mr. Larry’ takes 107th mission trip with IMB

October 17, 2025

Larry McCallon is 86 years old, but don’t tell the group of 13-year-old boys clustered around his table. Sure, they see him as an adult; after all, they respectfully call him “Mr. Larry.” But deep down, he’s one of them and so much more …

First person: Peanuts 75th anniversary stirs lifelong memories

October 16, 2025

From seven newspapers on that first day, Peanuts grew to be published daily in 2,600 papers, read by 355 million people in 21 languages across 75 countries.