Digital shifts on the horizon for your church in 2026
2026 will be the year church communication either leaps forward or quietly falls behind.
Public invited to review K-12 social studies, arts textbooks ahead of board vote
The public has a few weeks left to review proposed K-12 social studies and arts textbooks before the Alabama Board of Education votes on which to approve for statewide use. The public review period runs through Nov. 12.
Messengers approve budget, vote to extend Alaska partnership
Messengers to the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting voted Nov. 11 to keep the same $37.5 million budget moving into next year with a 50-50 split between Alabama Baptist and Southern Baptist ministries.
Churches celebrate those exploring ministry after Calling Out the Called Sunday
Rick Wright, pastor of The Church at Chelsea Westover, said Calling Out the Called Sunday was a “pretty unforgettable experience” as they joined with churches across the state to invite people to respond to God’s call to ministry.
Pratt Dean, longtime IMB missionary to Japan, dies at 91
While in seminary, Pratt Dean felt a call to missions. He was appointed as an IMB missionary to Japan in 1966, and in 1970 he married Rita, who had been serving in Taiwan. The two served in Japan together until their retirement in 1999.
UM releases list of chapel speakers for Spring 2026 chapel services
The University of Mobile will welcome an exciting lineup of Chapel speakers for the Spring 2026 semester, continuing a tradition that inspires, challenges and unites the UM community each week.
Alabama high school seniors can apply to college for free this week
Alabama high school seniors will be able to apply to dozens of public and private colleges for free this week.
After 3 emergency calls in one week, Goldman urges safe travel training for missions teams
“We’ve been going all these years — we’ve never had a problem there.” Scotty Goldman said he’s heard those words many times from churches that are planning missions trips, but no one is immune to emergencies.