4-time American Ninja Warrior contestant inspires students to overcome obstacles through Christ

January 23, 2025

“I love sharing the gospel, and I love flying through the air,” Jared Greer said.

Theology 101 — God’s written word

January 22, 2025

“Something more than human insight, brilliance and creativity was at work in the writers of the books of the Bible. That something more was actually Someone, namely, the Spirit of God …” writes Jerry Baston.

ALCAP plans prayer rally at Alabama State House

January 22, 2025

Fourth annual legislative prayer rally is set for Feb. 12 at the Alabama State House in Montgomery, a week after the 2025 legislative session opens. The rally is sponsored by Alabama Citizens Action Program.

Birmingham food, financial assistance ministry opens 2nd site after local merger

January 22, 2025

John Gibson said Serving You Ministries in Birmingham — which offers food and financial assistance — has been looking toward opening a second site for a couple of years now.

Martens to share thoughts on how loving others can transform criminal justice system

January 21, 2025

Matthew Martens — a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, seminary graduate and legal ethics professor — will share thoughts on how the gospel interacts with the criminal justice system this Thursday (Jan. 23) at Samford’s Reid Chapel.

Gil McKee retires from full-time ministry after 40 years

January 21, 2025

Gil McKee served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa for nearly 25 years. His final Sunday in the role was Jan. 19. “It’s been the most rewarding, fulfilling pastorate of my life. It’s my Ephesus.”

Lawmakers, advocates push to make Alabama the ‘blockchain friendly state’

January 21, 2025

Members of the Alabama Blockchain Study Commission agreed recently the state should work toward becoming among the most cryptocurrency and blockchain-friendly states in the nation.