Spanish speaking community of Alabaster blessed by Westwood en Español
Several years ago, Kenneth Bruce had a burden. He was coaching his kids’ soccer teams, and he was struck by how many Hispanics were playing on his teams and in […]
‘Making a difference together’: 2024 Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting set for Nov. 12–13 in Daphne
Every year, Alabama Baptists gather in November to celebrate the ways that God is working through Baptist ministries around the state. This year is no different. Rick Lance, executive director […]
Two Alabama pastors reflect on pastoral ministry, ‘care of the soul’
David Eldridge, pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, said the essential thing for pastors is the “care of the soul.” “We can be so busy in doing the […]
‘God will always be there for you,’ Lance reminds UM students
The University of Mobile welcomed Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, to the Wednesday chapel service Sept. 11. The university’s student-led Worship Collective ensemble opened […]
Gen Z students encouraged, challenged in ministry pursuits
Generation Z has grown up very differently than other generations, but this age group recently learned how God’s calling hasn’t changed. Samford University in Birmingham hosted the Alabama Baptist State […]
Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering supports spiritual bases like WorldSong
In recent years, some church leaders have noticed a trend they’re concerned about — not as many young people seem to be answering the call to ministry. But that’s not […]
Myers-Mallory Offering provides Bible study software to Alabama pastors
Thanks to the Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering, 50 Alabama Baptist pastors received a gift of deeply discounted Bible study software during a Jan. 23 training. Rob Jackson, director of the […]
Some Summer Difference Makers
Every year, they answer God’s call to go. They are young collegiate students from across Alabama. They come from our college and university campuses. They are trained and prepared by […]
Pursue focuses on reaching the unreached and how students are a part of ‘God’s global call’
Ben Edfeldt said when the lights were turned out after Pursue 2023, the stories had only just begun. “I heard about one student who is pursuing being a Journeyman with […]
One Mission Students commissions more than 150 young adults to serve this summer
More than 150 Alabama students were commissioned April 23 to serve across the globe this summer through One Mission Students. This year’s REACH commissioning weekend, held April 22–23 at Shocco Springs […]
