ICYMI: 10 reasons to be thankful for your pastor & latest news

November 26, 2024

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

Operation Christmas Child ‘practical way’ to share God’s love

November 26, 2024

Michael Falahat said when he was growing up in Jordan, he looked forward to Operation Christmas Child season all year long. “As a child, this is probably the main way I felt in a practical way that God loves me,” he said.

How to cope with grief, loss during holiday season

November 26, 2024

“In simple yet meaningful ways, we can support and minister to others who are grieving during the holiday season,” writes Denise George.

Fulton Bridge Baptist pastor: Food distribution has ‘brought everybody together’

November 25, 2024

Shane Stidham said when his church — Fulton Bridge Baptist in Hamilton — decided to hold a monthly food distribution, he thought it was a great idea. But he had no idea how it would affect his congregation.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 1

November 25, 2024

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 1, written by Adam Winn, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 1

November 25, 2024

Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 1, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

IMB president honors those who served with ‘costly sacrifice’

November 25, 2024

IMB President Paul Chitwood was guest speaker at the 10th annual Missionary Appreciation Banquet on Nov. 21, sponsored by the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association and conducted at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook.