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Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Canada restricts chaplains mentioning God in public events
Canada’s government has raised alarms by instructing military chaplains that they may offer “inclusive” spiritual reflections at public events but cannot pray or mention God.
New Alabama ACAP scores released. How did your school, district do?
The Alabama State Department of Education posted spring 2026 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program results Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13), showing modest
Judge gives custody of 13-year-old girl to her kidnapper
Before a court-ordered medical examination could be completed to verify a 13-year-old girl’s age, a Pakistani judge awarded custody to the man who had abducted her.
Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Under fire: Ukraine’s churches continue to step up, help most vulnerable
The Russia-Ukraine war continues to target critical infrastructure and, increasingly, the lives of civilians across Ukraine, with Russia carrying out large-scale missile and drone attacks.
Longtime music leader, Ann Ray, dies at 90
Music minister Margaret Annette “Ann” Tomberlin Ray of Decatur died July 11. She was 90. Her late husband, Joe Douglas
$2 billion to Christian groups for global aid
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries.
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Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, will serve as executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Aug. 31 through Jan. 31 and then steps into the executive director role Feb. 1.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 9, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Birmingham pastor of almost 40 years retiring
Gregory Clarke, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, for almost 40 years, has announced his plans to retire Dec. 31.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 16, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Worship leader connects with families through fast-food savings hack, ‘Open Spaces’ podcast
Jeff Johnson, a worship leader from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, has become a viral sensation after sharing his Chick-Fil-A hack on how to save money feeding a family of five.
Alabaster 10-year-old’s dream turned published book into ‘a testament to his creativity, determination’
Baking cake pops with his mom is nothing new for 10-year-old Jayce Hamilton of Alabaster, but what it’s doing for him has changed quite a bit for the 5th grader with an autism diagnosis.
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Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.
Prattville youth pastor initiates ‘speed-mentoring’ event to bridge age groups
“The goal of the event is not to build the relationship, but to give them the push to do it on their own,” said Jonworth Locke, minister to students at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville, noting participation continues to grow.
Diverse city offers myriad gospel opportunities
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Pastor Connections: Should your church help launch a new congregation?; lessons from ‘old-fashioned’ Sunday School; watch out for ‘convenience store’ Christianity
A few tips and more for pastors and church leaders.