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First person: Transient missionary life remains rooted in biblical truth
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (622+ words) A previous version of this article was published by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's Center for Great Commission Studies at'thecgcs. org Before Southern Baptists deploy their missionaries, they train them. This seven-week Field Personnel Orientation is a rich time of fellowship,…...
Tim Adams to UM students: Excessive devotion to anything other than God "wreaks havoc
3+ week, 2+ day ago (609+ words) During the last chapel service for the spring semester at the University of Mobile on April 1, students heard from one of their own " Tim Adams, who serves as the vice president of student development and collegiate athletics. In a message…...
First person: I love missionaries. Here's 8 reasons why.
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (553+ words) If you know me at all, you know I love missionaries. One reason I do is because they always teach me something. Here are some of the things I've learned from them over the years: 1. The world is still lost....
Letters to the Editor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (319+ words) See some of the latest letters we've received at The Alabama Baptist: I really enjoyed reading Denise George's article on loneliness published online at thealabamabaptist. org. I particularly liked the advice she offers to lonely people and what they can…...
UM Grace Pilot School of Business Dean Kathy Dunning to retire; national search underway
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (323+ words) The University of Mobile announced that Kathy Dunning, dean of the Grace Pilot School of Business, will retire at the conclusion of the 20252026 academic year. University officials have launched a national search for her successor to continue advancing the school's…...
Thomasville Baptist kids get glimpse into disaster relief ministry during DNow weekend
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) Kids at Thomasville Baptist Church got a chance to learn what disaster relief ministry is all about during their Disciple Now event Feb. 7. Volunteers from the Clarke Baptist Association disaster relief team shared with them about the different kinds of…...
Multigenerational mission work and building something 'beautiful"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) A common desire among Southern Baptist churches is to incorporate unity among the congregation. In other words, they want to be multigenerational. Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, has made "multigenerational" an emphasis in their pursuit of mission work, and…...
'Believers from all over the world' take hope of Jesus to Winter Olympics
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (828+ words) As the 2026 Winter Olympic games get under way, International Mission Board missionaries from all over Italy are teaming up with hundreds of U. S. volunteers from South Carolina, South Dakota, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama and Georgia to reach Milan with the…...
What Gen Beta needs: How to reach the next generation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) On January 29 Shelly Melia, program director for the master of arts in children's ministry and master of arts in family ministry at Dallas Baptist University, shared research and professional opinion with members of the Oklahoma Baptist Children's ministry association, discussing…...
What happens after 'the ABCs' in church? Are they truly discipled?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (300+ words) On January 29 Shelly Melia, program director for the master of arts in children's ministry and master of arts in family ministry at Dallas Baptist University, shared research and professional opinion with members of the Oklahoma Baptist Children's ministry association. After…...