Combating compassion fatigue through missionary care
May 25, 2024
Compassion fatigue and burnout go hand-in-hand, but the Church can encourage missionaries in their ministry and personal lives. Here are five suggestions.
An open letter to the Church concerning missionary care
May 25, 2024
As missionaries embark on journeys that can be financially, emotionally and spiritually distressing, it is important for the Church to love and care for them.
Church service disrupted; praying students attacked
May 24, 2024
In separate incidents in Indonesia, a house church service was disrupted and a group of praying students was attacked.
Opelika pastor recently celebrates 40 years
May 24, 2024
Rusty Sowell recently celebrated 40 years as pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Opelika. During the service, he was honored by Rick Lance of the Alabama State Board of Missions.
BCMs across the state offer students chance to ‘build upon what God has done’
May 24, 2024
Helping new college students connect with BCM is like passing the baton between relay runners. It’s leading students to the “next step in their walk with Christ,” says UNA campus minister Matt Daniels.
SBOM names new director of LeaderCare office, campus minister for Auburn
May 23, 2024
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions called two new state missionaries in mid-May — Bryan Blass, who will serve as director of the office of LeaderCare, and Kennedi Kruger, who will serve as a Baptist campus minister for Auburn.
Miss PattyCake shares Christ with children in Bessemer
May 23, 2024
Miss PattyCake uses early childhood education techniques to teach basic beliefs in God through stories and song. She led a pajama party for children at The Station Church in Bessemer on May 18.
Communication tips for people living with dementia and their caregivers
May 23, 2024
The communication skills of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will gradually decline, so caregivers need to know the stages of change and how best to communicate with a loved one through each stage.
