International ministry ‘without a passport’
August 13, 2026
Five Tuscaloosa-area churches are partnering to expand missions and ministry efforts with Clarkston International Bible Church, near Atlanta.
Alabama
Derek Allen named executive director of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
August 11, 2026
Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Also see related interview with Derek Allen here.
Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
May 8, 2026
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous reptile “almost got me.”
Mobile medical clinics encourage life, spread gospel
March 22, 2026
Save the Storks mobile medical clinics, or stork buses, continue providing women across the country with access to free maternity and life-affirming health care, including pregnancy testing,
Veterans, first responders finding hope amid PTSD struggles
February 20, 2026
A recent Birmingham-area workshop showed how any veteran and first responder who deals with post-traumatic stress disorder and moral injury can find help from others
Resumés for Alabama’s executive director being accepted
February 9, 2026
Seven weeks — that’s the plan for the pool of candidates to be finalized for the transition and search team to consider as the next executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Alabama Baptists’ Rick Lance announces retirement plans
February 3, 2026
After nearly three decades of leadership by Rick Lance, Alabama Baptists are preparing for a time of transition.
WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’
January 21, 2026
Approximately 210 missions leaders from across the country gathered recently in Birmingham, Alabama, where they participated in general sessions, 22 conference options designed to equip and inspire, interactive opportunities and more.
Messengers approve budget, vote to extend Alaska partnership
November 14, 2025
Alabama Baptists voted to extend their partnership with Alaska Baptists “indefinitely with periodic reviews assessing the effectiveness of the collaboration.”
Smith challenges pastors to ‘keep your head steady,’ run the race strong
June 10, 2025
Robert Smith told those present at the Pastors Conference to “keep your head steady, be clear minded, be alert and do not be shaken by what takes place” — no matter what happens — as they finish their race.
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