Year in Review 2003 January 1, 2004 The word embedded took on new meaning in 2003 when reporters were allowed to live alongside soldiers fighting the war in Iraq. A Southern Baptist Read More »
Bobby Britt celebrates life, 50 years of ministry January 1, 2004 “I am the most God-blessed man who ever lived,” Bobby Britt said recently. Few would want to contradict him. Britt had cause to celebrate Nov. Read More »
Alabama’s Shorrosh delivers gospel to Iraqis January 1, 2004 Anis Shorrosh, Baptist evangelist from Alabama, spent a week in Iraq Nov. 16–18. He was joined in Jordan and then Iraq by three Christian leaders Read More »
Troops express hope through Christ in the war-torn streets of Baghdad January 1, 2004 You don’t have to look very far to get a good idea of what Baghdad is like today. Bombed out, burned and looted buildings still Read More »
Trapp, Laura January 1, 2004 Church: Woodmont Baptist Church, Florence Favorite Bible verse: John 12:24 Favorite hymn: “Shout to the Lord” Hobbies: Writing, exercising, speaking, landscape painting Family status: Widowed Read More »
Mary Elizabeth O’Brien comes from CIGNA to start duties Jan. 5 January 1, 2004 Baptist Health System (BHS) trustees announced Dec. 17 the decision to hire Mary Elizabeth (Beth) O’Brien as the system’s new president and chief executive officer Read More »
Although practices vary, world’s Baptist churches share beliefs January 1, 2004 By name and beliefs, the Baptist church sounded like any other Sarah Braddock might attend at home in the United States. But the moment she Read More »
Sheriff advises churches about building security January 1, 2004 Your church building — you’ve always trusted its environment enough to leave your purse sitting in the pew, your car sitting in the parking lot Read More »