Report sheds light on SBC sexual abuse

February 15, 2019

Seventeen men with Alabama connections are listed in a database of sex offenders published along with a series of articles by two Texas newspapers detailing

Women of Joy holds first international conference in Dominican Republic

February 15, 2019

By Martine Bates Fairbanks Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist There was a deafening sound of worship and broken hearts crying out to God,” said Debbie Waldrep,

Alabama bill proposes Bible literacy classes

February 14, 2019

Alabama public schools could have more options when it comes to teaching the Bible if a recently filed bill passes. Sen. Tim Melson, R-District 1,

A look at mass incarceration in Alabama — tenth in a series

February 14, 2019

Church and community involvement critical for inmates’ successful re-entry By Martha Simmons Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist Thousands of inmates are released from jails and prisons

Inaugural Southern Christian Book Expo brings authors, readers together

February 13, 2019

The fellowship hall at First Baptist Church, Birmingham, was packed full of authors and readers Feb. 2 for the first ever Southern Christian Book Expo.

5 ways churches can be more loving to guests and each other

February 12, 2019

By Carolyn Tomlin Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist Sometimes it’s the small things that say, “We’re a loving church!” Or perhaps, “We’re not so loving.” A

Many families face the heartbreak of suicide as Church struggles to help

February 12, 2019

By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Happiness. That’s what Steve Marshall said he sensed in his wife, Bridgette, the night the family gathered for her