Legislative briefs: firearms, prison construction and more

April 4, 2025

The Alabama Legislature sees bills regarding firearms, prison construction and benefits for gig workers.

Cooperation is the key: Worship pastors share what pastors need to know

April 4, 2025

Michael Adler, dean of worship for the STS Institute in Homewood — a ministry of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association — said that most pastors are in a “driven mode,” and the task of the worship pastor is to support them.

Rumored gambling bill ‘didn’t have the votes’

April 3, 2025

“To every Alabama Baptist who has contacted their legislator on this issue, you made a difference!” —ALCAP’s Greg Davis

Numeracy report highlights gaps in early math skills across Alabama

April 3, 2025

Alabama has drawn national praise for recent gains in math since the pandemic, but a new report shows that many of the state’s youngest students are still struggling with foundational skills.

Church branding 101: Manage ministry logos without confusion

April 3, 2025

Your church logo is more than an image. It’s the visual representation of your church’s thread, mission, values; and ultimately your identity.

Behind-the-scenes drafting of gambling bill continues, ‘trying to nail down Jello’

April 3, 2025

A lottery and expanded gambling proposal requires two separate pieces of legislation: The constitutional amendment that would be put before voters and the “enabling legislation,” the nuts-and-bolts details.