University of Mobile holds marathon of Bible reading

February 10, 2026

The University of Mobile is holding a 72-hour Bible reading on campus at Lyon Chapel. University students, faculty and staff members continue to take turns

Roger Houston, pastor of Hook Street Baptist, dies at 74

February 3, 2026

Roger Houston, pastor of Hook Street Baptist Church in Tuscumbia, died Jan. 28 after almost five decades of pastoral ministry at several Alabama churches and a long career in education.

Felt Needs series: Supporting caregivers in your church

January 28, 2026

Caregiving the elderly is a major and growing concern in our society — a concern that affects all of us at one time or another.

Pastor, decorated veteran Dale Barnes dies at 76

January 26, 2026

Dale Barnes, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, died Jan. 7. He served four Alabama churches — Calvary Baptist in Prattville; Beulah Baptist in Wetumpka; Rock Springs Baptist and Titus Baptist.

Longtime pastor Loper dies at 85

December 29, 2025

James Ivaloy Loper, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, died Dec. 27. He was 85. Loper served his country in the U.S. Army for two years,

Retired missionary, minister Bob Hunt dies Dec. 19

December 20, 2025

The family will welcome visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at FBC Guntersville (1000 Gunter Avenue). A brief memorial service will be held at the church beginning at 5 p.m.

Former Alabama Baptist pastor, missionary Larry Hughes dies at 73

December 15, 2025

Over the years, Larry Hughes served in a number of Alabama Baptist churches, as well as serving as an IMB missionary in Western Europe for five years.