A recent survey of churches finds that in 2023, Southern Baptist-affiliated congregations experienced increases in baptisms, average weekly worship attendance and average small group attendance.
“We don’t have to be in need and despair. We don’t have to lose hope,” says Marian Jordan Ellis, Bible teacher and author of the new devotional book “Garden to Garden: Through the Bible From Eden to Eternal Paradise.”
David Quimby is the new camp director of Earle Trent Assembly in Florence.
Chuck Adams recently celebrated 20 years as associate pastor of youth and education at Providence Baptist Church, Opelika.
Jerald Adams, who served 45 years as a pastor in north Alabama, died March 1. He was 83.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 19, written by James R. Strange, professor of Biblical and Religious studies, Samford University in Birmingham.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 19, written by Ben Stubblefield, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile.
Millry’s Chapel Hill Baptist Church hosting its annual homecoming and business meeting May 19.
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