Herman ‘Buck’ Cowan, former pastor of Shady Grove, Bessemer, dies at 91
June 17, 2020
Former Alabama Baptist pastor Herman L. “Buck” Cowan died May 12. He was 91. During his 40 years of ministry, he served as pastor of
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Theology 101 — Bridegroom
June 17, 2020
Christology Through Figures Having considered in prior weeks the figures of Word and Lamb to speak of Christ, we could almost miss the figure of
PPP loan scams, fraud target small businesses
June 17, 2020
A new report shows there is $130 billion left in the Paycheck Protection Program but small business owners are at-risk following an unprecedented rise in
In historic election, SBC Executive Committee elects first African American chair
June 17, 2020
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee elected its first African American chair in a special called meeting June 16. Rolland Slade, pastor of Meridian Baptist
Religious liberty questions remain after Supreme Court ruling
June 17, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court left multiple questions regarding religious liberty unanswered but provided some hope in its landmark decision for gay and transgender rights, said
In Loving Memory: Longtime North Shelby Baptist pastor Allan Murphy dies at 69
June 17, 2020
Retired Alabama Baptist pastor William Allan “Brother Allan” Murphy died June 13. He was 69. Murphy was pastor of North Shelby Baptist Church, Birmingham, from
Sweet Water Baptist Church honors graduates
June 17, 2020
Sweet Water Baptist Church, in Bethel Baptist Association, honors its nine 2020 high school graduates May 31 during the morning worship service. Pictured are (front
Alabama Baptist church leaders find unique ways to engage their congregations
June 17, 2020
Mike Meadows remembers driving through central Alabama about 15 years ago and thinking it was beautiful country. He told his wife he wouldn’t mind if
