What is the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (ALSBOM)?
ALSBOM is the missions and ministry arm of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, which was formed in 1823 to unite Baptist churches in Alabama for missions, evangelism and Christian education. Today, we continue that legacy by supporting cooperative missions, church planting, evangelism, discipleship, Baptist Campus Ministries, leadership development, disaster relief and many other ministries. Our goal is to serve alongside Alabama Baptist churches as we fulfill the Great Commission together.
How are the ministries of ALSBOM funded?
The ministries of the State Board of Missions are supported by your gifts through the Cooperative Program. By giving your tithe undesignated to your local cooperating Southern Baptist church, you are participating in the Cooperative Program and supporting the ministries of ALSBOM and national entities of the Southern Baptist Convention.
What is the Cooperative Program?
The Cooperative Program is the Southern Baptist unified plan of giving. When your church sends a portion of its tithes and offerings through the Cooperative Program, those gifts help support missions and ministries locally, nationally and globally. Giving through the Cooperative Program demonstrates our belief that Southern Baptists can accomplish more for God’s Kingdom together than apart. You can connect more with the Cooperative Program in Alabama here and on a national level here.
How are Cooperative Program funds accounted for and allocated?
As funds are received from local churches, they are allocated 50% to SBC ministries and the other 50% to Great Commission Ministries in Alabama. The State Board of Missions meticulously accounts for every dollar sent through ALSBOM to be used worldwide through the Cooperative Program.
What is the Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering?
The Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering supports five Great Commission Ministries connected to the State Board of Missions: Alabama WMU, Disaster Relief, Partnership Missions, Church Planting and Church Revitalization. To learn more about how your giving makes an impact, visit myers-mallory.org.
How do Alabama Baptist churches benefit from ALSBOM?
ALSBOM provides Alabama Baptist churches with Great Commission Ministries, including resources, training events, pastoral encouragement, leadership development, disaster relief coordination, and guidance on cooperative missions and ministry partnerships. If you are specifically looking for a list of events we provide, visit alsbom.org/events.
Does ALSBOM control or govern local Baptist churches?
Southern Baptist churches and Alabama Baptist churches are autonomous, meaning each church governs itself. ALSBOM provides support and resources but does not exercise authority or control over any local congregation.
Who are the partners of the State Board of Missions?
ALSBOM works in partnership with local churches and associations to fulfill the Great Commission. We also partner with Southern Baptist entities, such as the International Mission Board, and State Convention entities, such as the University of Mobile. To see a full list of partnerships, visit alsbom.org/partners.
How can my church participate in Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief?
Churches interested in Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief can contact our Disaster Relief staff. Training events, volunteer opportunities, and deployment information are regularly updated on sbdr.org. Training is required for anyone interested in joining the “Yellow Shirt Army” of volunteers. You may also visit sbdr.org/give to financially support disaster relief efforts.
How does ALSBOM use artificial intelligence (AI)?
ALSBOM uses AI as a supportive tool to inspire, ideate and assist our creative and operational processes. However, we never allow AI to solely author or produce content. Human oversight and creative input are required. We prioritize authenticity and transparency, sharing real stories from real Alabama voices demonstrating God’s real Kingdom work.
What is the Baptist Faith & Message 2000?
The Baptist Faith & Message 2000 is the doctrinal statement adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention. It outlines key beliefs including the authority of Scripture, the nature of God, salvation through Christ alone, the church, baptism, and more. Alabama Baptists affirm this confession as a guiding theological framework in doctrine and practice.
How can I get demographic statistics for my community?
State Missionary Mickey Crawford can help connect you to information on the communities surrounding your church. Contact him for these needs and questions you might have.
Can I reserve booth space at the State Convention Meeting?
Space in the State Convention Exhibit Hall is limited to ministries included in the State Convention Cooperative Program budget. However, you might be interested in exhibiting at the Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference, which is held the day before the State Convention. To reserve space at the Pastors Conference, contact Susan Stephens.
Where can I find biographical information and photos of state missionaries?
You can find short bios and downloadable photos for any of your state missionaries at alsbom.org/staff.
How can I stay informed about ALSBOM news and updates?
Stay connected by:
- Subscribing to our monthly newsletter at alsbom.org/email
- Following ALSBOM on social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Regularly visiting our website alsbom.org
- Connecting with Dr. Rick Lance, our Executive Director, at ricklance.com
- Following TAB Media Group, the news magazine of the Alabama Baptist State Convention
- Visiting this page for a list of websites supporting specific ALSBOM ministries