First person: Every year ‘a gift worth commemorating’

October 12, 2025

With each passing birthday, God seems to drop new joys into my life.

Young Alabamian launches campus speaking tour for ‘hard conversations’

October 11, 2025

“When our generation gets frustrated about politics and faith, we shoot somebody. We don’t know how to actually have a free exchange of ideas (and) that’s a problem,” said college freshman Brilyn Hollyhand, advocating for civil discourse.

Alabama public schools lose 5,700 students, 2,100 unaccounted for

October 11, 2025

Alabama public schools are seeing their steepest enrollment decline in 40 years — a drop expected to cost the state 500 to 700 teacher positions next year, according to State Superintendent Eric Mackey.

Pastor Connections: Church finances; ‘our greatest blessings’; SBC’s trajectory

October 11, 2025

A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

‘Taste of missions’: IMB’s residency program equipping young adults

October 10, 2025

Marlee Jenkins wanted more than just a “taste of missions.” The young woman felt God nudging her to cross-cultural missions, but she wondered what that looked like long term.

Alabama’s ABC board approved hemp-related policies

October 10, 2025

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Thursday (Oct. 9) approved several rules related to this year’s law regulating consumable THC and hemp products. House