Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros Manager Joe Espada was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters by his alma mater, the University of Mobile, in an announcement made during commencement ceremonies May 4 at the Christian university.
Ask Rick Gage about Go Tell Ministries, and the conversation turns quickly to evangelism and seeing people’s lives transformed through the power of God’s Word.
“We were just laymen helping to start a church in Franklin, Tennessee, when Gabe Norris and I realized just how hard it is for the Church in America to meet new people,” said Ken “KT” Thomas, president and co-founder of Connect Ministries.
“Places like the University of Mobile shape minds, move hearts, identify gifts, cultivate friendship, strengthen communities and launch lifelong careers. But even more important (they) equip students to follow Jesus.” —Charles W. Smith Jr.
In February 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of parents who had utilized in vitro fertilization (IVF) and had their embryos dropped and destroyed at the fertility clinic.
“This ruling has sent shock waves throughout the country, including the pro-life movement which has historically been torn over the ethics of IVF,’ says Jason Thacker.
“It’s one thing to believe the Bible, read the stories and have faith in what you’re believing in. It’s another thing altogether to be a part in some way of the history of it all.”
“These young women have missional hearts and are already doing so much to share the gospel in their own communities and through experiences across their states and even internationally.” —Heather Keller, Acteens consultant for national WMU
Lyle Larson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville, wasn’t exactly sure how the church could be of service in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through parts of Tennessee on Dec. 9.
Over 400 volunteers recently gathered in New York City and Jersey City, New Jersey, to distribute more than 9,600 coats as part of the largest-ever Coats for the City initiative since its inception in 2011.
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