Relatives attack Somali man for his faith in Jesus
June 20, 2024
A Somali man received serious injuries when his relatives attacked him for putting his faith in Jesus Christ.
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Ken Allen shifting to director of associational missions and church planting at SBOM
June 20, 2024
As Rick Barnhart retires as SBOM’s director of associational missions and church planting, Ken Allen of LeaderCare will step into the role. Barnhart believes Allen’s experience has prepared him well for his newest endeavor.
Riverside Baptist burns after fatal one-car crash
June 20, 2024
Riverside Baptist Church was destroyed by fire early this morning (June 20) after it was struck by a car that apparently missed a sharp curve outside the church.
Longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, DOM James Best dies at 90
June 20, 2024
James Richard Best, a longtime Alabama Baptist pastor and associational director of missions, died June 13. He was 90.
‘Retreading:’ Barnhart retiring from SBOM after years of associational ministry
June 20, 2024
After years of associational ministry work, Rick Barnhart is retiring June 30. However, he said he is not truly retiring — just retreading.
Christian in Pakistan beaten, chained; another dies from torture
June 19, 2024
Police in Pakistan have declined to arrest the perpetrators in the torture death of a Catholic farm worker and, meanwhile, a Christian street sweeper was beaten, chained and left in scorching heat.
UM welcomes new vice president for strategic initiatives
June 19, 2024
The University of Mobile welcomes Nathan Harris as the new vice president for strategic initiatives.
Alabama students performing ‘remarkably better’ on reading proficiency, new report shows
June 19, 2024
This year, Alabama second and third graders saw an 8% increase in literacy based on the ACAP scores — 91% are reading at grade level as opposed to 83% in 2023.
