Furr honored for 25 years at Vestavia Hills Baptist

October 1, 2018

Twenty-five years ago Gary Furr was called as pastor of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Birmingham. On Sept. 16 the church celebrated Furr’s tenure at Vestavia

Attack in IDP camp kills 42, mostly women

September 30, 2018

BRIA, Central African Republic — Dozens of people are feared dead after suspected Islamist rebels attacked a group of civilians in early September. Sources told

Music makes theological impact on children

September 30, 2018

Which can you more likely recite over Sunday lunch after worship: a point from the sermon or a refrain from a hymn? Congregational singing is

Former children’s minister indicted on child sexual abuse charges

September 29, 2018

Former children’s minister William Wesley Williamson, 38, has been indicted on four counts of sexual abuse of a child. Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza said

Boko Haram threatens to kill more hostages

September 29, 2018

DAPCHI, Nigeria — A schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram urged the government to secure her release in an audio recording sent to local media by

Rain doesn’t impede See You At The Pole event

September 29, 2018

By Grace Thornton The Alabama Baptist Rain across parts of the state Sept. 26 didn’t prevent this year’s See You At The Pole (SYATP) event

Special Sunday night service at FBC Birmingham

September 29, 2018

He may have played for presidents and Hollywood royalty and his musical talent may have garnered him worldwide invitations, but on Sept. 23 Randall Atcheson