Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was a Baptist pastor and hymn writer whose gospel songs “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Christ Arose” and “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus” are among his best known.
Former pastor Curtis Chang knows about anxiety, but he also knows Jesus, and his journey with both is the subject of his new book, “The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry is the Doorway to Your Best Self.”
Caring Well Sunday, Sept. 24, is on the SBC Calendar this year for the first time, giving churches an opportunity to acknowledge the emotional toll of sexual abuse and commit to ensuring congregations are safe places.
Lafayette Heights Baptist Church, Lafayette, will celebrate its 100th anniversary and homecoming Sept. 24 at 10:45 am. All are welcome.
Crestline Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa is just three decades old, but its story of growth, decline and revitalization is a testimony to God’s work through a people who are very intentional about the Great Commission.
Your Voice: Quotes, quips, opinions and reflections from people of faith in Alabama and beyond
NAMB’s Revive Summit, held Sept. 12–13 at Hope Community Church in Birmingham, is part of the SBC’s effort to provide resources and encouragement to churches that want to grow.
Drafting a will and making a plan for one’s children andL assets after death is not easy, but The Baptist Foundation of Alabama can help make the process intentional, affordable and God-honoring.
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