Christian beaten unconscious after evangelizing in Uganda

July 15, 2026

A pastor was recently beaten unconscious and hospitalized after he and his wife participated in an evangelistic event in Uganda.

Public Education Employee Injury Compensation Board to be up and running by Oct. 1

July 15, 2026

The new state agency created to administer workers’ compensation for education employees is on pace to be up and running by its Oct. 1 deadline, board members said at a meeting Tuesday.

Pinson-area church celebrates husband-wife team marking combined 140 years of service

July 15, 2026

James Rogers, the chairman of the deacons at Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church, presents a plaque to Mickey and Laura Lee Gilliland.

University of Mobile launching Tom Elliff Center for Missions

July 14, 2026

The University of Mobile is launching the new Tom Elliff Center for Missions as fall semester begins in August, creating a campus hub where students can grow as Kingdom leaders through missions training, discipleship, service opportunities

Pastors Connections: Leadership and crisis; dangers pastors face; KingsCover Insurance Services gaining ground

July 14, 2026

A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns July 17

July 14, 2026

With the first day of school about a month away for many districts, Alabama’s 21st Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here.

First person: ‘Real dangers lurking among the crowds’ pastors face

July 14, 2026

There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations pastors serve today. Some are more obvious than others.