Christian’s arrest prompts other believers to flee area
November 21, 2024
A Pakistani Christian was arrested on an accusation of blasphemy, prompting many other Christians in the area to flee their homes in fear.
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Heroes of the Faith — Louisa Stead, hymn writer
November 21, 2024
After Louisa Stead’s death it was reported by Christians in Southern Rhodesia: “We miss her very much, but her influence goes on as our 5,000 converts continually sing her hymn in their native language.”
Evangelist killed after 18 Muslims put faith in Christ
November 20, 2024
Six extremists killed the organizer of an evangelistic event in Uganda, during which 18 Muslims put faith in Jesus Christ.
Poarch Creeks to acquire Birmingham Racecourse
November 20, 2024
The acquisition will give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians ownership of 4 gambling facilities statewide, with the others being on each of their tribal lands in Wetumpka, Montgomery and Atmore. The tribe also owns properties in other states.
‘Our hearts are heavy’: UM mourns loss of basketball player Kaiden Francis
November 20, 2024
The University of Mobile is mourning the tragic death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis, who died Tuesday (Nov. 19).
First person: Church connections allow the IMB, partners to thrive
November 20, 2024
Paul’s example of communicating gratitude, encouragement, prayers, and God’s work is a model that the International Mission Board and its missionaries can emulate, writes IMB missionaries Jeff and Rose Waligora.
Alabama statewide school grade improves
November 19, 2024
Alabama schools improved their overall grade to 85 points out of 100 available on both state and federal report cards for the 2023–24 school year, according to preliminary data presented to state board of education members.
Lottie Moon offering helps missionaries go, live among the unreached and share the hope of Jesus
November 19, 2024
This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions, set for Dec. 1–8, kicks off the season of the LMCO, which this year has a national goal of $205 million and a goal of $12 million for Alabama.
