Brazil’s Nilson Fanini, former BWA president, dies at 77

October 1, 2009

Nilson do Amaral Fanini, president of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) from 1995 until 2000, died Sept. 19 in Dallas. He was 77 years old.

Pakistani Christians burned alive in homes

October 1, 2009

The small Christian community in Pakistan has been experiencing increasing difficulties as a result of anti-Christian violence and the Pakistani government’s war against Taliban fighters.

Cagle, George W.

October 1, 2009

New Bethel Church, Collinsville Lookout Mountain Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28 Favorite Hymn: “Kneel at the Cross” Hobbies: Fishing and taking care of

Hunter Street member living for Jesus, says visually impaired want to ‘be involved’

October 1, 2009

Living blind is an inconvenience, but Shannon Dunlop believes her inconvenience is all for God’s glory. She has not always believed that, however. Born legally

First Church, Arley, staff change

October 1, 2009

Roger Houston is the new pastor of First Church, Arley. He comes from New Zion Church, Flat Rock, where he served as pastor for 18

Pepperell Church, Opelika, homecoming

October 1, 2009

Pepperell Church, Opelika, will celebrate homecoming Oct. 4, 11 a.m., with David Bentley as guest speaker. A covered-dish lunch will follow. Allan Pierce is pastor.