The Alabama Baptist newspaper

08/22/2026

Church leaders and Christians in Sudan's Nuba Mountains are facing a growing wave of killings, abductions and attacks as fighting between rival armed factions intensifies in the country's South Kordofan state, Christian Daily International reported.

08/22/2026

ICYMI...

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Your greatest creative asset isn’t your camera or YouTube channel...

08/21/2026

For the second year in a row, UM’s residence halls are filled to capacity, reflecting continued growth across the university. Overall enrollment is up 6% for fall 2026, with first-time freshman enrollment increasing 28%. Retention climbed roughly 7% since last year, while on-campus housing has grown 17%.

08/21/2026

A new book from Moody Publishers, “Strong to the End: The Simple Service and Sudden Sacrifice of the Martyrs in Haiti” tells a more personal, intimate version of that story. It’s written by Davy’s parents, David and Alicia Lloyd, as they alternate telling the stories of Davy and Natalie’s commitment to living out the gospel and of God’s faithfulness even in death.

08/21/2026

A closer look at surrogate mother McKenna West's story and how it's more complicated than it seems.

08/21/2026

More headlines from the week.

08/21/2026

Upcoming coverage from Marc Ira Hooks Ground Level Reports you won't want to miss.

08/20/2026

Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.