Pastor Connections: Church & the transfer portal; financial wellness; tips for ministry engagement

February 11, 2025

A few tips for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

Recognizing mental health challenges, ministry opportunities and Feb. 27 training

January 18, 2025

Mental Health First Aid for Adults training will be offered at Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. WMU is located at 100 Missionary Ridge, just off Hwy 280 and Brook Highland Parkway in Birmingham.

‘No address’: New movie brings issue of homeless to the big screen

January 8, 2025

When the screenplay for “No Address” arrived at Robert Craig Films — whose goal is to “inspire the audience to engage with greater empathy, compassion and generosity in the communities they live in” — they had no doubt they needed to do it.

Marathon, not a sprint: Progress made addressing Alabama prison crisis, but a lot of work remains

January 2, 2025

Alabama’s prison system, which has been plagued with violent conditions and drug use due to understaffing and crowding, saw significant signs of improvement in 2024,

Latest news: Social media & evangelicals; winter VBS; widow ministry

December 11, 2024

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.

Christmas & avoiding burnout: Focusing on God’s love during a stressful season

November 29, 2024

“Following [Christ’s] example, we must also replenish ourselves through solitude, prayer, rest and reflection to avoid burnout. Self-care, far from being selfish, is a vital part of sustaining our ability to give generously and joyfully.”