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Recent study spotlights worship leaders.
01/02/2026

Recent study spotlights worship leaders.

Most worship leaders work full-time, and do not have formal training or institutional ties, according to a recent survey.

What were some stories that captured your attention and stood out to you?
12/29/2025

What were some stories that captured your attention and stood out to you?

Every December, our TAB Media team takes the time to look back and assess some of the stories we published in print and online for The Alabama Baptist and The

Is your church ready for 2026?
12/29/2025

Is your church ready for 2026?

As we enter 2026, many church pastors make resolutions: grow attendance, launch new ministries, or refresh programs. But one resolution often gets overlooked: stop the chaos in church communication.

"Because these changes take effect in 2026, you have a window of opportunity."
12/26/2025

"Because these changes take effect in 2026, you have a window of opportunity."

Because these changes take effect in 2026, you have a window of opportunity. If you’ve been considering a significant gift to your church or another ministry, making that gift before Dec. 31 means you’ll benefit from the current rules.

Continue to lift Nigeria up in prayer.
12/26/2025

Continue to lift Nigeria up in prayer.

A group of NFL players sent a letter to Capitol Hill on Dec. 19, urging U.S. leaders to take steps to curb violence against religious groups in Nigeria, including Christians.

A few (hopefully helpful) thoughts as your church prepares for its Christmas Eve service.
12/24/2025

A few (hopefully helpful) thoughts as your church prepares for its Christmas Eve service.

To read a quick recap of some of the latest stories that were also shared in a recent Pastor Connections email (subscribe here) from TAB Media Group, see below.

In loving memory ...
12/20/2025

In loving memory ...

The family will welcome visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at FBC Guntersville (1000 Gunter Avenue). A brief memorial service will be held at the church beginning at 5 p.m.

ICYMI: Check out three of the stories from our Santa and church series we released this week. Ground Level Reports The B...
12/20/2025

ICYMI: Check out three of the stories from our Santa and church series we released this week. Ground Level Reports The Baptist Paper Marc Ira Hooks

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

Alabama church leaders share perspectives on Santa and the Christmas season ... Ground Level Reports The Baptist Paper H...
12/19/2025

Alabama church leaders share perspectives on Santa and the Christmas season ... Ground Level Reports The Baptist Paper Highland Baptist Church, FBC Enterprise, Chelsea Community Church

Stephanie Gilliam, director of children's ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a "Santa family."

12/19/2025

Santa Dave shares thoughts on what the Christmas season means to him. Ground Level Reports Marc Ira Hooks The Baptist Paper

"God can use anything — a beard, a sleigh, a moment at the mall — to plant seeds of hope. I didn’t choose this path. But...
12/19/2025

"God can use anything — a beard, a sleigh, a moment at the mall — to plant seeds of hope. I didn’t choose this path. But I’m thankful He did." Ground Level Reports The Baptist Paper

I wasn’t supposed to be Santa. I was a school photographer — just filling in when the scheduled Santa didn’t show up. I put on the beard, told my other photographer she’d have to take all the pictures, and stepped into the role. It was meant to be temporary. But God had other plans.

12/18/2025

The line between "pretending" and keeping the focus on Jesus: Stephanie Gilliam, children’s minister at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, shares her thoughtful approach.
Ground Level Reports Marc Ira Hooks

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