Attack in Africa’s Burkina Faso kills 14 churchgoers

December 7, 2019

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in a Dec. 1 attack on a Protestant church in the West African nation of

Youth evangelist Bowen pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges

December 6, 2019

Alabama evangelist Acton Bowen pleaded guilty Dec. 2 to 28 counts of sexual abuse against children. Bowen entered the plea in an Etowah County courtroom

Hallmark’s ‘Project Christmas Joy’ brings seasonal cheer to tornado-ravaged Beauregard community

December 6, 2019

A new Hallmark TV special will shine a seasonal spotlight on Lee County’s Beauregard community and Providence Baptist Church. “Project Christmas Joy” is set to

Mike Jacobs, University of Mobile baseball coach, athletic director, dies at 64

December 4, 2019

Mike Jacobs, baseball coach and athletics director (AD) at the University of Mobile, has died at the age of 64 of an apparent heart attack.

Faith-based refugee resettlement groups sue federal government

December 4, 2019

Three faith-based groups that assist with refugee resettlement are suing the federal government, arguing a September executive order granting state and local officials the authority

Harvest Bible Chapel leaders failed to provide oversight, report says

December 3, 2019

A “massive corporate governance failure apparently developed over several years” at Harvest Bible Chapel primarily because of its former pastor, James MacDonald (pictured), according to

SBC Credentials Committee establishes online submissions portal

December 3, 2019

The Southern Baptist Convention Credentials Committee has established an online submission portal for reports of a church’s alleged departure from Southern Baptist polity, doctrine or