Former pastor Lawrence Brooks dies Dec. 13

December 16, 2021

Retired Alabama Baptist pastor Lawrence Brooks Jr. died Dec. 13. He was 78. Brooks was a U.S. Army veteran and a master electrician. He served

Familiar stories of Christmas point to a seeking God

December 16, 2021

In July 2002, a coal mine in Somerset, Pennsylvania, collapsed, trapping nine miners. It was a terrible time. “These nine men were 240 feet underground

Season 4 of Stories podcast offers updates to previous features

December 15, 2021

This year has been a crazy ride as we’ve tried out the Stories podcast, a serial-style presentation that unfolds over several episodes. It’s told in

Hindu mobs attack pastor, 64 Christians in India

December 15, 2021

NEW DELHI, India — Hindu mobs assaulted a pastor and 64 Christians in separate incidents in India. About 25 Hindu extremists attacked and threatened Pastor

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New Pew poll suggests growing secularization of America

December 15, 2021

As Christmas approaches, a new poll from Pew Research suggests the share of U.S. adults who consider themselves Christian is falling. Only 63% of Americans

4 critical church website changes for 2022

December 15, 2021

By Mark MacDonald Church Branding Strategist and Consultant There are four church website changes/updates to prepare the church digitally for the new year. In this