UNITED gathers youth, churches across Selma to serve community

September 28, 2024

Jonathan “JB” Brown said they were tired on the van that day in 2017, but it didn’t dampen their excitement.

Friday recap: Hurricane Helene; IMB trustees appoint 69 missionaries; 7 church branding secrets

September 27, 2024

Check out these recent headlines from the week, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.

Janzen emphasizes God’s grace with ‘You Can Let Go’

September 27, 2024

This fall, Jordan Janzen has joined the Newsboys for their current tour, which ends Nov. 23 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

93-year-old Pickens County Sunday School teacher continues to lead children to the Lord

September 26, 2024

Merle Kyles, age 93, has been teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children for 48 years at New Salem Baptist Church outside of Reform on County Road 3. Her church and her family have spoken of her impact on their lives.

Two Alabama pastors reflect on pastoral ministry, ‘care of the soul’

September 25, 2024

David Eldridge, pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, said the essential thing for pastors is the “care of the soul.”

‘Impact Parenting’ resource designed to develop healthy habits, homes

September 24, 2024

Even when given the best of examples, knowledge and support, parenting is a huge challenge. For those who don’t have those resources, it’s even more difficult. Rachel Gunn is actively working to help.

IMB helping health care professionals connect to needs on mission field

September 23, 2024

This year, MedAdvance was held in Houston, Texas, Sept. 12–14, at Houston’s First Baptist Church. More than 250 people attended the conference and connected with IMB personnel.