Armed Muslims kill Christians in their homes

September 19, 2013

ADU, Nigeria — Gabriel Anthony, 25, was steeped in quiet, prayerful devotion Sept. 1 in his northern Nigerian village when he heard gunshots. “Within minutes,

Reporter for the Day contest

September 13, 2013

Calling all college students: Be the “Reporter for the Day” for The Alabama Baptist newspaper and LMG Concerts As the reporter, you will get to

Stay connected to The Alabama Baptist: Mike McPherson

September 12, 2013

Mike McPherson President of ACTS 100, pastor of Lifeway Community Church, Loxley "I love The Alabama Baptist newspaper. … There are many articles in it

Christian in Nigeria escapes Islamic extremists

September 12, 2013

As Emmanuel Sunday rode his motorbike near Jos, Nigeria, Aug. 29, gunmen stopped him and asked him his religion. The 19-year-old technical school student saw

Christians in Central African Republic vulnerable, threatened as chaos continues

September 12, 2013

More than four months after Islamist rebels seized control of the Christian-majority Central African Republic (CAR), Christians remain vulnerable to atrocities and the threat of

Evangelicals in CAR give ‘appalling accounts’

September 12, 2013

On May 10, the Evangelical Alliance of the Central African Republic sent rebel leader turned self-proclaimed President Michel Djotodia the following grievances, among others: “Since