A recent survey of churches finds that in 2023, Southern Baptist-affiliated congregations experienced increases in baptisms, average weekly worship attendance and average small group attendance.
“We don’t have to be in need and despair. We don’t have to lose hope,” says Marian Jordan Ellis, Bible teacher and author of the new devotional book “Garden to Garden: Through the Bible From Eden to Eternal Paradise.”
Jerald Adams, who served 45 years as a pastor in north Alabama, died March 1. He was 83.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 19, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 19, written by Ben Stubblefield, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
The word “salvation” can mean several things, but in the Bible, the term has to do with the spiritual and eternal deliverance God has provided fallen and sinful humans through sending His Son as our Savior.
More than 650 people gathered at Glynwood Baptist Church on May 6 for the Revive Senior Adult Evangelism Conference featuring Guy Penrod and Sammy Gilbreath.
96-year-old Margaret Smith sends a personal, handwritten note to each first-time visitor at her church, First Baptist Church in Centre.
Hey there,
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