This weekend Flatline Church at Chisholm is hosting a men’s conference, and Pastor Dewayne Rembert said it couldn’t come at a more critical time. “Our communities face unprecedented challenges … that demand the rise of strong, godly men.”
Emmett Roper, a longtime Alabama Baptist evangelist, died Jan. 11. He was 88. Roper, who called himself “a country preacher,” served in ministry for more than 60 years as a pastor, bivocational pastor, evangelist and author.
Families often struggle with busy schedules. Coming together on a daily basis for prayer, Scripture study, worship and serving others can prove challenging. To help overcome these obstacles, start with small, manageable goals.
Samford University has received a grant of $5 million — the largest single grant in the university’s 183-year history — from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 19, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.