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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

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Headline News from around the Southeast for October 7

October 7, 2021

Florida This fall as college and university students arrived on campuses throughout the Sunshine State, Florida’s Baptist Campus Ministries geared up with new opportunities to

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Longtime pastor William Billingsley dies at 84

October 7, 2021

Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor William O’Neal Billingsley died Oct. 1. He was 84. A Thorsby native, Billingsley was a pastor for more than 47 years,

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Daniel Lloyd is new BCM minister at Wallace State Community College

September 28, 2021

Daniel Lloyd is the new Baptist Campus Ministries director at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. Lloyd is a native of Atlanta but grew up

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Commentary: Gen Z is keeping the faith. Just don’t expect to see them at worship.

September 27, 2021

Given the decline in attendance at houses of worship and the so-called rise of nones, it might come as a surprise that the majority of

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More than comedy: Chonda Pierce brings laughter in difficult times

September 27, 2021

Chonda Pierce isn’t sure if the title “Queen of Clean” fits. When the comedian, actor and author first heard it, she said she was concerned

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Christian author Josh McDowell steps away from ministry after comments about minority families

September 24, 2021

Best-selling Christian author and speaker Josh McDowell announced Sept. 22 that he is stepping back from ministry to enter a “season of listening” in the

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Greg Davis selected to lead ALCAP, American Character Builders

September 24, 2021

Greg Davis has been selected to succeed Joe Godfrey as head of ALCAP and American Character Builders, which represent Alabama Baptists on moral issues in

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