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Christian mother seriously injured in attack after converting to Christianity
Muslim extremists in Somalia on Aug. 15 beat a mother of eight children unconscious after learning she had converted from Islam to Christianity, Morning Star News reported.

Former red-light district workers leave ‘everything’ to follow Christ
In the West, many girls grow up dreaming of becoming a princess, dancing in living rooms in Cinderella dresses. For many girls and women in the U.S. who’ve been trafficked into prostitution, this was how things began …

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 30
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 30, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.

Sandi Patty sings ‘The Voice I Have Now,’ plans new album at 70
A decade after her farewell tour, multi-Grammy-winning Christian singer Sandi Patty is out with a new song and has plans

Church leaders, don’t forget this valuable resource
First person: The valuable resource disappearing from your church every day

Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories
Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories

Missionaries’ ministry in Haiti ‘Strong to the End’
A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story.
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Latest news: Johnny Hunt appeals federal court’s dismissal; evangelicals give themselves C+; surrogate mother’s story ‘complicated’
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Overnight fire destroys Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pennington
The community of Pennington lost the Ebenezer Baptist Church building to a fire overnight. “It’s a total loss,” said Jerry Snowden, who is chair of the church’s deacons.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 23, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.

North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.

Alabama disaster relief team seeing ‘divine appointments’ as Indiana floodwaters recede
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are just getting started with mud-out work in Anderson, Indiana, after historic flooding affected thousands. But they’ve already seen God at work, opening doors for them to bring help and hope.
Freedom Foundation leader comes from Southern Baptist background
Ask Mark Duke, president of Freedom Foundation in Selma, about his relationship to God, and he will tell you he

First person: 10 reasons some churches will not reach college students
I love college students. In fact, I’d want to be pastoring in a university town if the Lord called me back to the senior pastorate.
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Church leaders, don’t forget this valuable resource
First person: The valuable resource disappearing from your church every day

Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories
Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories

Missionaries’ ministry in Haiti ‘Strong to the End’
A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story.

Church leaders, don’t forget this valuable resource
First person: The valuable resource disappearing from your church every day

Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories
Evangelicals give themselves C+ in these categories

Missionaries’ ministry in Haiti ‘Strong to the End’
A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story.



