Laurie Stroud
Daughter of Christ Helping Daughters of Christ: Abby Schmucker
Special Feature Although her journey initially led her into the classroom as a teacher, God’s plan did not stop there for Abby Schmucker. Eventually moving into the roles of being a stay-at-home mother of four and a middle school counselor, an epiphany during a volunteer session at her local community center led Schmucker towards her …
6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team partnered with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2024 Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13, 2025 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Check out a recap of the day here. BCF Publisher Laurie Franklin talked with Mark White of The Mark White …
Time for a Refresh!
Fashion for You Does your closet look like it needs a makeover after a holiday season of wardrobe additions? Now is a great time to declutter your space while giving back to those in need. Bash Boutique in Hoover is hosting a Clean your Closet event on Thursday January 29 and Friday January 30, 2026. …
Faith & Music: Q&A with Meadow Brook Baptist’s Dr. David Vaughan
Church Leaders Each month, Birmingham Christian Family highlights a local church leader who is making a difference in our community. As Worship Pastor at Meadow Brook Baptist Church, Dr. David Vaughan leads his church family in powerful worship each week. What did your journey look like to your current position in ministry? Music and faith …
Soaring with Faith: The Difference Maker for Congregations
Best Books Every congregation longs to flourish, yet many settle for less than what God intends. Instead of pursuing God’s extraordinary vision, they often default to what feels familiar, comfortable, or easily attainable. In Soaring with Faith: The Difference Maker for Congregations, author George W. Bullard Jr. invites churches to exchange mediocrity for a Spirit-led …
Local Church Making a Difference with United Way’s Meals on Wheels
Mission Makers United Way Meals on Wheels delivers 5,000+ meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals throughout Jefferson County each week. Volunteers, whether individuals or groups, are the lifeblood of Meals on Wheels. Canterbury United Methodist is one church that decided to form a Meals on Wheels volunteer group as part of its outreach program. …
