Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said.
The Church on the Bluff, Hoover, is hosting “Material Witness,” a presentation on the Shroud of Turin on July 11.
Even for those raised in church, studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Tackling this issue led Jon Collins and Tim Mackie to co-found BibleProject.
The church’s new property is a land-locked 46 acres, which pastor Derek Staples is grateful to preserve as a gift for many FBC generations to come. “Whatever God puts in their hearts, they’ll be able to do,” he said.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is commonly associated with military experiences. However, another group that often deals with PTSD is first responders.
Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, will host a Womens’ Prayer Breakfast July 18 at 9 a.m.
Bill McCall, pastor of The Baptist Church at McAdory, McCalla, announced May 31 that he plans to retire in 2027 at a date to be determined.
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