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.
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
Feb. 2 is George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Sunday.
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.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 19, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Children often take over a family business their parents started. This isn’t uncommon. For a son or daughter to relieve their parents in international ministry, though, can be a rare occurrence.
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