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Two more Christians slain in persecution in Nigeria
The persecution of Christians in Nigeria continues to claim lives as two more were recently killed. Dozens of other believers were kidnapped.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Family fights to bring Christian boy home
A 14-year-old Christian boy’s employer is accused of keeping the boy from his family and of forcing him to convert to a certain religion.
Central Alabama Water to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Birmingham-area water filtration company Central Alabama Water will stop adding fluoride to its drinking water, it announced recently.
‘Heinous and targeted killing’: Pastor abducted, slain in South Sudan
A pastor in South Sudan was abducted in February while fishing, and then slain — the second church leader to be killed in two months.
First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
Missionaries in Central Asia: ‘The Lord has really given us unexpected fruit’
They’ve now been serving in their country for over a decade. Nearly nine years ago, they planted a church that has 26 members with four deacons and two elders.
Alabama CHOOSE Act applications exceed 37,000; March 31 deadline approaching
Alabama’s school voucher program has drawn more than 37,000 applications for the 2026-27 school year, outpacing last year’s mid-March total even as the number of first-time applicants trails last year’s pace.
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Latest news: Action star, Christian Chuck Norris dies; Bethlehem and tourism; evangelist’s new resource for churches
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Former Gardendale pastor Steve Gaines dies following battle with cancer
Steve Gaines, former pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tennessee, and Gardendale First Baptist Church, died March 20. During his time at Gardendale FBC, Gaines led the congregation from a membership of 4,000 to 8,500.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 22, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Chuck Norris shares about life at 83 and how he’s aging well
Actor Chuck Norris, 83, says this season of his life is “all about sharing my passion for health and wellness with others and giving back to the community.”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Norris: ‘Real men live for Christ’
Chuck Norris, star of the martial arts flavored “Walker, Texas Ranger,” is known as a man of action. But according
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5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
First person: I love missionaries. Here’s 8 reasons why.
“If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from them over the years.”
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.