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University of Mobile launching Tom Elliff Center for Missions
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (420+ words) The University of Mobile is launching the new Tom Elliff Center for Missions as fall semester begins in August, creating a campus hub where students can grow as Kingdom leaders through missions training, discipleship, service opportunities and partnerships with churches…...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns July 17
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (385+ words) With the first day of school about a month away for many districts, Alabama’s 21st Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here. Starting Friday (July 17), Alabamians can stock up on clothing, school supplies, books, computers and educational software without paying the…...
Lass Words: Finding your happy place
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (334+ words) Disneyland likes to call itself “The Happiest Place on Earth.” It’s a marketing slogan, and a good one. A few years ago my entire family spent a vacation at Disney World in Orlando, and to mark the occasion my wife…...
Mobile-area trauma chaplain Walter Staggs Jr. dies at 85
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (244+ words) Walter Bell Staggs Jr., chaplain and lay minister from Mobile, died June 25. He was 85. Staggs was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church, Mobile, and served as a trauma chaplain for eight years with what is now USA Health University…...
Writers discover tribe at annual conference
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (686+ words) Authors leave a mark on the people who read their work. Of those writers attending the recent Southern Christian Writers Conference in Birmingham, many left with new friends and ideas as well as helpful tips to continue their writing journeys....
Hoover church hosts Shroud of Turin expert
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (183+ words) The Church on the Bluff, Hoover, is hosting “Material Witness,” a presentation on the Shroud of Turin on July 11, 2 p.m. Doug Powell, an author, apologist and shroud expert, will share about the mysteries surrounding the cloth and allow participants…...
'Iron City Allen' turns PTSD, law enforcement experiences into songwriting
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (892+ words) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is commonly associated with military experiences. However, another group that often deals with PTSD is first responders. While many can push through the traumatic events that cause PTSD, a great number deal with fear, stress and…...
McCalla pastor Bill McCall to retire
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (156+ words) Bill McCall, pastor of The Baptist Church at McAdory, McCalla, announced May 31 that he plans to retire in 2027 at a date to be determined. Calvary Baptist Church, Prattville, will host a Womens’ Prayer Breakfast July 18 at 9 a.m. The Senior Adult…...
First Baptist Church Trussville hosting Frank Jones’ Oasis concert July 30
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (188+ words) The Senior Adult Ministry at First Baptist Church Trussville will host pianist Frank Jones’ Oasis concert July 30, 1:30 p.m. with special guest vocalist Sandi Patty. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information go to: frankjonesministries.org/oasis-birmingham-2023 or call 205-393-7020. Buddy Champion…...
Goodman Baptist in Enterprise calls new pastor
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (154+ words) Shane Traylor is the new pastor of Goodman Baptist Church, Enterprise. He previously served as pastor of Clayton Baptist Church. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children. The churches of Clarke County will host a nondenominational crusade July 27, 28 and…...