Annual orphans and widows emphasis highlights need to care for the vulnerable (+ more news)

Welcome to the audio digest of this week’s issue of The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines and feature stories read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles of Interest:

Annual orphans and widows emphasis highlights need to care for the vulnerable (7:01)

Baldwin County women’s centers give ‘help and hope and love’ to parents in need (12:43)

Serving others in ‘worst neighborhood in America’ (15:50)

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Overview: Abortion-related ballot initiatives across the states

April 27, 2024

In the wake of the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion rights has taken center stage in state-level politics, leading to various abortion-related state ballot initiat

Disability and Church: Prioritizing belonging is the key, says conference host

April 27, 2024

Erik Carter challenged participants at a Baylor University conference to be catalysts for change — so all really do belong in faith communities.

NC church, association pledge more than $60,000 to statewide initiative

April 27, 2024

As churches make preparations for the statewide initiative ServeNC in early August, a church and association in northeastern North Carolina have agreed to commit upwards of $60,000 to neighboring churches as a way to encourage churches …

Watch out for these red flags at your church

April 27, 2024

Not all churches are equal, and not all ministries are the same. While some are healthy and vibrant, others are spiritually harmful. Here are some red flags to identify a church that is heading in the wrong direction …