A congregation’s health depends less on theology than methodology, according to a first look at an upcoming national study by Hartford Seminary’s Institute for Religion
What’s the latest news Bessemer: Although a new electronic bingo gambling ordinance was the first item on Bessemer’s Sept. 30 agenda, council members never discussed
After years of countless legal motions and court proceedings on electronic bingo gambling across the state, Alabama received its first bingo ruling Sept. 28 when
Mountain Brook Baptist Church Birmingham Baptist Association Favorite Hymn: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Hobbies: Watching sports and piloting Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
About one-fourth of the largest and one-third of the fastest-growing churches in America are Baptist, including one Alabama Baptist church, according to an annual listing
First Church, Mobile, is offering a new ballet and tumbling class for 3- and 4-year-olds at the church’s preschool on Wednesdays. Kendra Partridge of Mobile
Meek Church, Arley, will help sponsor Arley-Davidson Days Oct. 9–11. All bikes are welcome. The fundraiser will support the Arley Youth Endowment. For information visit