The Alabama Baptist

The Alabama Baptist is a weekly publication that is published by the Alabama Baptist Convention, boasting a circulation of 200,000 copies.

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Ways small churches can support youth programs

1 week ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Carolyn Tomlin

As a member of our church visitation team that contacts new families in our rural community, I went with our group to visit a family with four children who ranged in age from 10 to 18. We invited them to attend our Sunday School and worship services and gave them magazines from Lifeway Christian Resources that were appropriate for the age groups in the family and gave them information about the programs our church offered.
Campus missionary program offers a 'perfect time' of preparation for anyone interested in ministry

1 week ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

When Gavin Norris was in college, God found him right in the middle of a destructive path. “My brother passed away when I was 15, then I just started making a bunch of bad decisions,” Norris said. “I became very much a loner and got into drugs and drinking and vaping to try to fill the void inside.”At 19, he hit a “really low point,” and he turned to Jesus. SIGN UP for our Highlights emails that hit your inbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
FBC Selma revives missions outreach, now looks to help other churches

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

Tim Mathis said his church had experienced a long drought, and they wanted it to end, starting with their new pastor. “A huge part of the interview process when I came was, ‘How missional are you as a pastor? We want to be a church on mission,’” he said. SIGN UP for our Highlights emails that hit your inbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
AI and missions: Embracing innovation for gospel impact

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Michael Brooks

The digital age is transforming how people connect — and the church must follow accordingly, noted Don Barger, director of innovation and artificial intelligence for the International Mission Board. Why is AI important for the Church?
'We've seen God come through': Ellwood Christian Academy growing, transforming lives of students

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

When Gary Crum was in high school, he spoke some words that one day he’d learn weren’t true. “My dad worked at a factory that made military garments in Selma, and I remember bringing him lunch sometimes,” he said. One of those times, his dad’s boss asked him what grade he was in. “I said, ‘I’m in the 12th, and he said, ‘So you’re getting ready to come over here with us,’” Crum said. “And I said, ‘No, sir.
Newish Leadership Network equips green ministers to unlock 'world of potential'

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

Tucker Bryson said he’s still pretty fresh at the game when it comes to youth ministry. “I’ve been in this role at First Baptist Church Centre for almost two years,” he said.
Bivocational pastors juggle joys and challenges of career, ministry life

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

For the past 25 years, Keith Crouch has stood behind the pulpit of Belmor Baptist Church in Mooresville nearly every Sunday. And on the weekdays — at least up until he retired last year — he was also behind the wheel of a UPS truck. “At about age 29, I was serving as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at my church, and the Lord just convicted me that I needed to do more,” Crouch said.
Interim music leader continues filling in after 70 years of service

3 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Grace Thornton

This church’s interim music leader, Gerald Burns, might be the longest-serving interim there ever has been. “He took somebody’s place as a servant and has been doing that for a long time,” said Dan Arsenault, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ralph. “If somebody else came in, he’d probably back off and let somebody else do it — that’s just who he is. But if there’s a need, he’s going to fill it.”He’s been filling it for about 70 years.
Senior adults encouraged not to be afraid in fearful age

4 weeks ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Michael Brooks

Seniors recently received encouragement through worship and messages at the Senior Adult Evangelism Conference at First Baptist Church Pelham. Vocalist Guy Penrod told the audience how important they are, having the ability to show the current generation where the “potholes” are. “You’ve seen the faithfulness of God, and your voice is important,” he said during the May 5 event.
First person on ERLC: 'Saw it for myself and now I'm a believer'

1 month ago | thealabamabaptist.org | Michael Brooks

I’m not sure why I got the invitation; perhaps because I served on the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions’ Christian Life Commission for a number of years and have always been interested in the intersection of faith and government. Nevertheless, I was happy to accept and spend several days at the D.C. office of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Our mission was to lobby Congress to withhold tax dollars from Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading abortion provider.