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‘Special forces’: Faith Church offers pop-up market, Saturday shop for clients
For five years, Veronica and Eric Smoke have served individuals, families and veterans in the Birmingham area through the Leaf Pantry and Urban Farm at Faith Church in Midfield.
Alabama universities consider joint response to federal questions
Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 22, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for November 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 22, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Sending Celebration affirms 33 IMB missionaries for global service
During a Sending Celebration Nov. 9 at the Sugarcreek Campus of First Baptist Church Kettering, near Dayton, Ohio, 33 International Mission Board missionaries stood before family, friends and supporters …
Revival: Churches host gatherings for Deaf
Three Alabama churches hosted revival gatherings for the Deaf in October as part of Celebration 250 Alabama, a statewide prayer and worship initiative of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Wilson emphasizes book of Ecclesiastes to help students find meaning, purpose in Christ
While speaking out of Ecclesiastes 11-12, Jared Wilson reminded students how the Old Testament points to the hope of salvation found in the New Testament through Christ.
First person: My friend, Dr. Rick Lance
Rick Lance is retiring after 28+ years as executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. I heard about Rick Lance before we met. My wife told me about him.
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Reflections on challenges, opportunities from state Pastors Conference president
Carl Williams said he didn’t expect to find himself in a hospital bed early in his tenure as Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference president.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for November 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 8, 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 Nov. 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 8, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Mount Hebron Baptist in Leeds calls new pastor
Jeremy Keith is the new pastor of Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Leeds.
Lass Words: So many souls still crying out for God’s Word
If you really thirst for more knowledge and understanding of God’s Word, I have an item that belongs on your bucket list — visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC.
Attend or skip the Pastors Conference this year? Here’s why you should go.
The title has always intrigued me, at least the last word in the title — Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference. Is it actually a conference?
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 15
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 15, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Homer Davis, longtime Alabama and Georgia leader, dies at 98
Joseph Homer Davis Jr., longtime church, association and state convention leader, died Oct. 19. He was 98.
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Revival: Churches host gatherings for Deaf
Three Alabama churches hosted revival gatherings for the Deaf in October as part of Celebration 250 Alabama, a statewide prayer and worship initiative of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Reflections on challenges, opportunities from state Pastors Conference president
Carl Williams said he didn’t expect to find himself in a hospital bed early in his tenure as Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference president.
The Baptist Paper team set to expand subscriber base going into 2027
The framework was built a few years ago, and we’ve tested it out along the way. It’s all set and ready for the Louisiana Baptist Message staff to partner with our team to create a customized edition of The Baptist Paper.
Revival: Churches host gatherings for Deaf
Three Alabama churches hosted revival gatherings for the Deaf in October as part of Celebration 250 Alabama, a statewide prayer and worship initiative of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Reflections on challenges, opportunities from state Pastors Conference president
Carl Williams said he didn’t expect to find himself in a hospital bed early in his tenure as Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference president.
The Baptist Paper team set to expand subscriber base going into 2027
The framework was built a few years ago, and we’ve tested it out along the way. It’s all set and ready for the Louisiana Baptist Message staff to partner with our team to create a customized edition of The Baptist Paper.