Court thwarts father’s quest to recover kidnapped daughter

October 25, 2025

A judge dismissed a Christian father’s court petition to recover his young daughter, whose custody was awarded to her kidnapper.

Public invited to review K-12 social studies, arts textbooks ahead of board vote

October 25, 2025

The public has a few weeks left to review proposed K-12 social studies and arts textbooks before the Alabama Board of Education votes on which to approve for statewide use. The public review period runs through Nov. 12.

Study: Rural church pastors face obstacles with optimism

October 25, 2025

A Lifeway Research study of pastors in small towns and rural areas identified unique features of ministry in those places.

U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger; Christian persecution on rise

October 24, 2025

An evangelical Christian missionary from the U.S. was kidnapped late Oct. 21 in Niamey, Niger, less than 100 yards from the presidential palace, CBS News reported.

AL awarded $12.5 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs

October 24, 2025

Alabama has been awarded $12.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs that give young people more opportunities to train for in-demand jobs. Colorado received the same amount.

Latest news: Louisiana pastor headed to Alaska as next executive director

October 24, 2025

Louisiana pastor Rickie Wilson has been named executive director-treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, according to an announcement today (Oct. 23) from ABRN president Bruce Rowell.