Laurie Stroud
Step Back in Time: The Independence Hall Experience
Special Feature Stepping onto the grounds of Montevallo’s American Village is like taking a trip to colonial times. The recently constructed Independence Hall opened to the public last fall and is dedicated to the memory of American Village’s founder, Tom Walker. A Look Inside. The craftsmanship and details found inside Independence Hall, such as color …
Creating a Family Mission Trip at Home
Parenting Points Mission trips offer transformative experiences for families to gain a heart for others and step out in faith, but not every family can embark on a traditional mission trip overseas. However, you can create a meaningful mission trip experience right at home, serving in your community. Discuss the Importance of Mission. Start by …
Going the Extra Mile: Gooch Family Dental
Healthy Living Walking into a dental office should feel welcoming, not stressful — and that’s exactly the atmosphere patients experience at Gooch Family Dental in Birmingham. From the moment patients step through the doors on Tattersall Way, the team works to create an environment that feels comfortable, uplifting, and genuinely caring. For Dr. Burton Gooch, …
God Did It: One Life Story in a Heartwarming Film
Special Feature From the moving lyrical testimony of his beautiful song, “God Did It,” to the printed pages of God Did It and God Did It: The Children’s Book, Alabaster’s Sanchez Tanniehill has always had an amazing story to tell. With the help of his vivacious personality and his dedicated heart, Tanniehill has devoted much …
Get to Know our Expo Sponsors!
The 7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo set for September 12, 2026 would not be possible without our Expo Sponsors! Read about each of our Sponsors and the services they offer to area families below. Title Sponsor White Lily® is more than just an ingredient – it is a Southern pantry staple, a passed-down secret, …
Home Resource Guide
Home Resource Guide – Outdoor Projects – For more than 25 years, Daniel Walter and his team at PESI Landscaping have been transforming difficult outdoor spaces into beautiful functional spaces for homeowners in the Birmingham area. His landscaping projects range from small backyards to large new construction projects. What brings him the most joy is …
Vacation Bible School Guide 2026
Are you looking for Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities in and around Birmingham? Here is a list of great local options. Click on the links below for details. June 1-4 Illumination Station VBS with Meadow Brook Baptist Church June 1-5 Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God VBS with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills June 8-12 …
Local Grads Share Their Faith: 2026 College Scholarship Winners & Finalists
Education Extra Congratulations to Tatum Osborne from Vestavia Hills High School, the recipient of the Annual Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) Scholarship! Osborne receives a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice. Read her inspiring words on how her Christian faith impacted her decision to go to college. “I was raised in a …
May 2026 Giveaways
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) and make spreading Good News possible we have a Family Four Pack Ticket Giveaway! 4 Tickets to watch the Birmingham Stallions play at Protective Stadium on May 17, 2026. Enter on both Facebook & Instagram to double …
