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Latest news: Which group is outpacing parents’ generation in worship attendance?; ASU accused of targeting professor over Christian beliefs; One of America’s largest UMC churches votes to leave denomination
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Lass Words: What’s the secret to our marriage? I can answer that.
“I wish I could go back to that restaurant and find the hostess. I would now answer her question.”
Christian’s death sentence upheld; brother acquitted
Two Christian brothers sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws saw the country’s high court uphold the penalty for one and acquit the other.
Meeting training needs with the Foundation Bible Institute
The Foundation Bible Institute — or the FBI — opened for its first semester this fall and offers three different degree programs.
Christian teacher terminated for answering student questions
A Christian teacher dismissed for giving pro-life, pro-Israel answers to student-posed questions will face an employment tribunal in February in the United Kingdom.
Longtime Banks Baptist pastor and current Bethel leader, Donnie Dunn, dies
Wiley Donnell “Donnie” Dunn, longtime pastor of Banks Baptist Church and leader of Bethel Baptist, died Oct. 24. He was 78.
Why are Alabama’s reading scores getting a lot of attention?
Alabama’s improvement in reading has been getting a lot of national attention lately. A new report examines how the state
First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for October 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 25, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 25
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 25, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
State missionary Stewart taking new Alabama-focused role with GuideStone
The state church engagement manager position is a pilot program designed to strengthen GuideStone’s ministry partnership with Southern Baptist churches, pastors and ministry leaders through dedicated, in-state engagement.
Christian teacher terminated for answering student questions
A Christian teacher dismissed for giving pro-life, pro-Israel answers to student-posed questions will face an employment tribunal in February in the United Kingdom.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 1, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Christian persecution in Nigeria claims three more lives
The targeting of Christians in Nigeria has claimed three more lives.
Lance ‘deeply honored’ for UM library collection bearing his name
University of Mobile library’s central bookcases are named the Rick Lance Christian Studies Collection in honor of Lance, outgoing executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
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Meeting training needs with the Foundation Bible Institute
The Foundation Bible Institute — or the FBI — opened for its first semester this fall and offers three different degree programs.
First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
Reviewer reflects on ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ and unexpected moments
“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” won’t go down as one of my favorite biblical adaptations, but there are a lot of elements to appreciate that may make it worth a trip to your local theater.
Meeting training needs with the Foundation Bible Institute
The Foundation Bible Institute — or the FBI — opened for its first semester this fall and offers three different degree programs.
First person: Honoring the evangelists among you
The most evangelistic person in a church may not be the senior pastor. In many churches there is a lay
Reviewer reflects on ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ and unexpected moments
“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” won’t go down as one of my favorite biblical adaptations, but there are a lot of elements to appreciate that may make it worth a trip to your local theater.