Dallas church halts funding to Texas convention
January 2, 2003
DALLAS — First Baptist Church of Dallas has voted to stop sending any missions money through the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), signaling the
Daily Archives: January 2, 2003
Court rules video gambling illegal in Alabama
January 2, 2003
Gambling issues once again claimed the spotlight in Alabama in 2002 with the only constant being consistent confusion over the legality of adult gaming devices.
Churches must pay attention to senior adult needs, community ministers told
January 2, 2003
The Alabama Network of Christian Community Ministers (ANCCM) focused on senior adult ministry during its annual meeting Nov. 18 at Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham. Held
Church fears split on male-only leadership
January 2, 2003
TORONTO — The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada may be heading for a split after an effort to make male-only church leadership a
Bush enacts faith-based funding initiative
January 2, 2003
President Bush expanded his initiative supporting federal funding of faith-based and community organizations by signing executive orders Dec. 12 calling for equal treatment of religious
Arizona convention settles with BFA trust, investors
January 2, 2003
The Arizona Southern Baptist Convention has relinquished its claim to more than $1.2 million invested in the Baptist Foundation of Arizona (BFA) as part of
Alabama Baptists enjoy growth, travel new paths
January 2, 2003
Significant growth in membership and ministries seemed evident in 2002 as several Alabama Baptist churches upgraded facilities or broke ground for new buildings. A few
Routines, rituals improve family health, relationships
January 2, 2003
Family routines and rituals, such as eating meals together and celebrating holidays, help make stronger relationships and healthier children, according to a new report issued
