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New Baptist campus ministers headed to UAB, UNA
The State Board of Missions named new campus ministers May 14 who will lead Baptist Campus Ministries at two universities into the next season. Bryant Gobble will be serving at UNA, and Daniel Richardson will serve at UAB.
IMB trustees appoint 71 missionaries; Chitwood shares highlights from annual report
nternational Mission Board trustees appointed 71 fully supported missionaries during their May 13-14 meeting near Richmond, Virginia.
Charter school commission grants $6M in federal funding
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission voted Monday to award federal Charter School Program subgrants to five Alabama public charter schools, including one startup school and four existing schools seeking to expand.
Pastor, family attacked twice in two days in India
In an effort to make them flee their property in India, a pastor and his family were attacked two consecutive days and also accused of fraudulently converting people to Christianity.
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Did you know there is research that calculates how often people smile? Yep, I found it on the internet, so it must be true, right?
Report: Nigeria accused of funneling $10M to lobbying campaign to hide Christian persecutions
A new report claims Nigeria has funneled over $10 million to a lobbying campaign to hide a decades-long history of violence against Nigerian Christians.
‘WorkKeys’ certification rate declines for 2025 graduates
Fewer Alabama high school graduates earned a workforce-readiness certification through ACT WorkKeys in 2025, according to a new analysis from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.
ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project celebrates ‘milestone moment’
The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), celebrated its 100th ultrasound machine placement during a dedication in Elizabethtown, N.C., Friday (May 8).
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Alabama to Supreme Court: Allow use of different congressional map
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift injunctions preventing the state from using a Republican-drawn congressional map before the May 19 primaries.
Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
First person: 12 thoughts on your church celebrating Mother’s Day
This coming Sunday (May10), many of us will celebrate Mother’s Day in our church. If your church is planning to honor mothers, here are some pastoral thoughts to keep in mind:
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
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.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
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Lass Words: Want to improve your mood? Try this.
Did you know there is research that calculates how often people smile? Yep, I found it on the internet, so it must be true, right?
‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness
An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
Lass Words: Want to improve your mood? Try this.
Did you know there is research that calculates how often people smile? Yep, I found it on the internet, so it must be true, right?
‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness
An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”