Sanctuary churches react to migrant’s arrest

December 12, 2018

DURHAM, N.C. — The Nov. 23 arrest of an undocumented lay minister from Mexico has the nation’s sanctuary churches doubling down on security protocols to

New Hope Baptist Church celebrates 150th anniversary

December 12, 2018

On Oct. 28, New Hope Baptist Church, Skipperville, in Dale Baptist Association, celebrated its 150th anniversary. Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State

Salem Baptist Church marks 150-year anniversary

December 12, 2018

Not too long ago the members of Salem Baptist Church, Ariton, grieved the loss of a church landmark — a huge live oak tree. On

Chatom Baptist loads up trailer for hurricane relief

December 12, 2018

Back in October, as Hurricane Michael barreled toward Florida, Bailey Hill was watching it from his office in Chatom. “I kept it pulled up in

Which Advent Do You Celebrate?

December 12, 2018

Signs of Christmas are everywhere. Christmas decorations glow from public buildings and private homes. Christmas music greets shoppers in grocery stores and department stores alike.

Per-inmate spending has increased, but staffing remains low and conditions are poor

December 12, 2018

By Martha Simmons Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist On any given day in Alabama nearly 106,000 men, women and children are either incarcerated or under some

Most popular verse of 2018 offers words of consolation for troubling times

December 11, 2018

By Carrie Brown McWhorterThe Alabama Baptist The most shared, bookmarked and highlighted Bible verse of 2018 is a verse of reassurance and comfort, which doesn’t