Heroes of the Faith — John Fletcher, leader in the Methodist movement

May 29, 2024

John Wesley — the founder of Methodism — extolled Fletcher as one with “so unblameable a character” who was fully devoted to God.

106 college students from across Alabama head to missions field after REACH commissioning

May 29, 2024

Chris Mills, student missions mobilizer for SBOM, said he is encouraged more and more each year after seeing the number of young people attending REACH, an event dedicated to commissioning new missionaries to reach the ends of the earth.

Jacksons Gap pastor retires from full-time ministry

May 28, 2024

After decades of service, Charlie Horton — most recently of Jacksons Gap Baptist Church — has retired from full-time ministry.

FBC Jasper celebrates nursery, preschool worker for 40 years of service

May 28, 2024

FBC Jasper celebrated Margaret Carr for serving in the nursery and weekday preschool ministry for 40 years.

Book review: ‘Love and Respect’ celebrates 20th anniversary

May 28, 2024

20 years ago, Emerson Eggerichs wrote New York Times bestseller “Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs.” In 2011, he released a devotional for married couples based on principles from his book.