Stewart, Virginia Maxine

December 20, 2017

Former missionary to Thailand dies Virginia Maxine Stewart, an Alabama native who served as a missionary to Thailand for 36 years, died Nov. 24. She

Birmingham’s New Hope marks 125 years with celebratory banquet

December 20, 2017

In 1892, New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham, started from a “prayer band of dedicated Christians” that grew rapidly. And Nov. 18–19 the congregation celebrated 125

CP giving 5.67 percent under projection

December 20, 2017

NASHVILLE — Contributions to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) national and international missions and ministries in November were 0.05 percent below the first two months of

Moundville Baptist children help deliver Christmas shoeboxes

December 20, 2017

’Tis the season for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes and the churches of Hale Baptist Association, like many other Alabama Baptist congregations, dove in. Moundville

Jones Chapel celebrates new pastor, anniversary with special service

December 20, 2017

There was a plot of ground in Cullman designated years ago for a church, but the first attempts at starting one didn’t succeed. But E.L.

Harris to retire from part-time role at SBOM, focuses on pastorate

December 20, 2017

After five and a half years serving on the state evangelism team, Billy Harris is retiring from the role to focus on his pastorate. Harris,

Logan Baptist Church commemorates ‘memorable’ 125th anniversary

December 20, 2017

It was “a memorable day” at the 125th anniversary celebration of Logan Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association, according to church member Lynne White.