About a year and a half ago, Shirley Crowder said her church — Valley View Baptist in Leeds — found itself “with very few of us hanging on,” and the group remaining was skewing older. “We did not want this church to die,” Crowder said.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 3, written by Ben Stubblefield, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Helping preteens maintain a strong connection to biblical Christianity involves effective communication that engages their hearts and minds while addressing their questions and doubts.
John Bradford, English reformer, scholar, royal chaplain and itinerant preacher, was martyred for his faith in 1555.
Paralyzed in a horrific car accident, Janey Carter firmly believes “that even in adversity, [God’s] purpose prevails.”
State missionary Larry Hyche’s brief but powerful book “First Letters: Basic Truths for a New Believer” is a Christian primer that explains the basics of the faith to someone who has little to no church background.
QR codes got off to a slow start, but now most people are comfortable using them to quickly find digital content. Use QR codes better with these tips from church communications strategist Mark MacDonald.
Randy Hagan and Scott Bell are the newest members added to Shocco Springs’ board of trustees.
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