
Retired missionary, minister Bob Hunt dies Dec. 19
The family will welcome visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at FBC Guntersville (1000 Gunter Avenue). A brief memorial service will be held at the church beginning at 5 p.m.

Heroes of the Faith — Louisa Stead, hymn writer
After Louisa Stead’s death it was reported by Christians in Southern Rhodesia: “We miss her very much, but her influence goes on as our 5,000 converts continually sing her hymn in their native language.”

Retired worship pastor leverages gifts to invest in others with Worship Practice
Longtime ministry leader Charlie Martin was initially invested into by two people. One was a summer youth pastor who found

Kornegay ‘grateful’ for full-circle moment in music ministry, chance to start new tradition at West End Baptist
Paula Kornegay says it’s a story only God could write. When she stood up to direct the Christmas presentation at West End Baptist Church in Clanton, the children’s choir director who first taught her to count music was in the choir.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 14
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 14, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.

Bible teacher Beth Moore splitting with Lifeway, Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Moore’s decision was made public in a Religion News Service article published

FBC Opelika grieving unexpected death of pastor Jeff Meyers
“Pastor Jeff served our church with unwavering devotion, compassion and humility. His love for God and for people was evident in every sermon he preached, every prayer he prayed and every conversation he shared.” —FBC Opelika staff/deacons

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 21
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 21, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.