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Violence against Nigerian Christians claims 29 more lives
Twenty-nine Christians lost their lives in a matter of weeks in the relentless violence against believers in Nigeria.
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96
“Betty had a lot of different hats in the world they shared.” —Nicholas Clark, author of published work on Lewis and Betty Drummond
Fortify Men’s Ministry seeks spiritual growth, holds first meeting with 172 attendees
This ministry provides an environment where men can gather and be encouraged to connect with Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.
Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
‘Blueprint’ to help NextGen see role in missions
The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion
‘Heavenly-minded’ senior adults gather for encouragement
An author and former pastor suggested Christians often neglect the doctrine of heaven to their detriment.
Lass Words: Facing temptation and crushing sandcastles
On a recent vacation to one of Alabama’s beautiful gulf beaches, Sharon and I were blissfully parked in our beach chairs watching the endless waves roll in.
Coptic Christian appealing blasphemy conviction in Egypt
A Coptic Christian scholar has been sentenced to a five-year prison term and hard labor for his conviction on blasphemy charges in Egypt.
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Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
Shades Crest Baptist calls Ratcliff as new pastor
Shades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover called Dustin Ratcliff as its new pastor May 17. Ratcliff has been serving since
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17, written by Daniel Gilliland, content manager, TAB Media Group; associate pastor, Union Community Church.
Victory Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham burns
A major fire destroyed Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham today (May 15). The cause is currently unknown. The church has previously been through a blaze – in October 2025, it caught fire and suffered fire and water damage.
State Board of Missions to help with IMB learning center renovations; search team assessing ‘thoroughbreds’
Alabama Baptists are joining South Carolina Baptists in donating $1 million to the International Mission Board to be used for
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 24, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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Fortify Men’s Ministry seeks spiritual growth, holds first meeting with 172 attendees
This ministry provides an environment where men can gather and be encouraged to connect with Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.
Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
‘Heavenly-minded’ senior adults gather for encouragement
An author and former pastor suggested Christians often neglect the doctrine of heaven to their detriment.
Fortify Men’s Ministry seeks spiritual growth, holds first meeting with 172 attendees
This ministry provides an environment where men can gather and be encouraged to connect with Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.
Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
‘Heavenly-minded’ senior adults gather for encouragement
An author and former pastor suggested Christians often neglect the doctrine of heaven to their detriment.