Ballew retires after more than 54 years in ministry February 7, 2013 First Baptist Church, Winfield, saw the end of an era in 2012 with the retirement of Pastor Charles Ballew. Ballew served 25 of his more Read More »
Caudle spends 40 years ministering across US February 7, 2013 William (Bill) Caudle’s call to the ministry happened while he was sitting around a campfire as a high school student during a youth retreat Bible Read More »
North Clay Baptist finds new home for merged congregation February 7, 2013 North Clay Baptist Church, Clay, knows a feeling few churches experience — what it’s like to be bursting at the seams from day one. The Read More »
Scouts delaying vote, spark Baptist leaders’ hopefulness February 7, 2013 Facing pressure from its supporters and members, the Boy Scouts executive board announced Feb. 6 it is delaying a decision on lifting its prohibition of Read More »
Church Members or Christian Disciples? February 7, 2013 More people are attending church but they are attending less often. That was the response of a pastor friend when asked if attendance at the Read More »
Racism presents ‘different set of challenges’ today, pastor says February 7, 2013 Let me preface this article by stating that I am not an expert on race relations in Birmingham or America for that matter. Neither am Read More »