Alabama evangelist James Messer dies at 76

October 9, 2021

James E. Messer Sr. — a pastor and evangelist for more than 50 years — died Oct. 6. He was 76. A Mississippi native, Messer served

Reeves retires after 27 years as minister of music at FBC Saks

October 9, 2021

Pastor Todd Stewart says if he could only choose one word to describe Randall Reeves, it would be this — excellence. Reeves, who is retiring after 27

LMCO total exceeds goal, reflects commitment to be a Great Commission people

October 9, 2021

As the International Mission Board closes the 2020–21 financial books, it expects to report a Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total of $177.6 million. This total includes

Olive Branch Baptist celebrates bicentennial

October 8, 2021

Olive Branch Baptist Church, Evergreen, celebrated its 200th anniversary Sept. 3 and was surprised when its founding pastor Alexander Travis — portrayed by church member

Bush to retire after 41 years as pastor of FBC Eufaula

October 8, 2021

Ken Bush has served as pastor of First Baptist Church Eufaula for the past 41 years. And as he retires, he says if he had

Sav-A-Life’s Family Hope Center dedicates ultrasound machine provided by Psalm 139 Project

October 8, 2021

Ultrasound machines save lives. According to the Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, “Most