Economy, stewardship, attendance trends all impact church finances
October 6, 2016
By Neisha Roberts The Alabama Baptist If the statistic that 1 in 5 churches saw their finances decline in 2015 is accurate, there must be
‘Come see’ opportunities available in prison ministry volunteer roles
September 15, 2016
When James Smoker met Bruce, Bruce was serving out the last part of a 25-year sentence in one of Alabama’s prisons. It was a cold,
Students read Scripture less during busy seasons; parents’ example can help
September 15, 2016
A recent study suggests that teens read the Bible less when they are busy with school and activities, but student leaders say parental example can
BCMs from UA, LSU set rivalry aside; partner following historic flooding in Louisiana
September 7, 2016
When deadly tornadoes ripped through Tuscaloosa in April 2011, students from Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM) at Louisiana State University (LSU) tossed their long-standing rivalry with
Billy Graham answers 6-year-old boy’s question ‘Where did God come from?’
September 1, 2016
“Where did God come from?” It’s a question many people may ask, whether you are a little boy or a 45-year-old woman. It was the
Teaching children to seek God’s wisdom: Guidelines for talking to kids about salvation
September 1, 2016
By Pastor Mark Bethea Argo Baptist Church, Trussville When a child expresses readiness to follow Christ there is great responsibility and great opportunity. Though there
Teaching children to seek God’s wisdom: Parents’ goal should be teamwork, counselor says
September 1, 2016
By Lisa Keane, MAMFC, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC Pathways Professional Counseling Oh the joys of parenthood. It never fails to amaze me how many decisions there are
Teaching children to seek God’s wisdom: Keeping lines of communication open with teens vital for difficult topics
September 1, 2016
As the homeschooled daughter of a pastor, LeeAnn was taught from an early age that Christianity involved rules — lots of them. Sexual purity was
