For Christmas shoppers, Black Friday has become almost an annual ritual. The doors open early — not just on Black Friday but on Thanksgiving night...

During the past several weeks, Southern Baptists have learned that the International Mission Board is facing especially challenging times as it seeks to deal with...

I believe in a decision of rededication of one’s life to Christ. I have preached that conviction throughout my pastoral ministry. Several times in public...

Throughout our history, Alabama Baptists have been faithful in support of Southern Baptist international missionaries — through faithful praying and generous giving.  Our missions personnel...

I do not remember the first time I used the term “ministry audit” but, for some time now, we at the State Board of Missions...

Pam and I joined an elite club recently. It has all kind of benefits to the membership. The others in this club have some unique...

Since the official ruling on June 26, 2015, by the U.S. Supreme Court — which changes the legal definition of marriage to include same-sex couples —...

From Rick Lance, executive director, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, Montgomery, Ala., and Travis Coleman, Jr., senior minister, First Baptist Church, Prattville, Ala., and...

A few observations from today’s Alabama for Marriage Rally at the State Capitol: The rally had the message of “speaking the truth in love.” Culture...

Asking such a question may sound a bit skeptical, or even cynical. Yet currently, more times than I can ever recall, the question is posed....