FBC Oakman celebrates its 125-year history of ministry September 2, 2010 Elmer Welch beams with pride as he mulls over the history of his church, First Baptist Church, Oakman. “I love history and I especially love Read More »
Van crash leaves FBC Montgomery thankful September 2, 2010 Nate Conte knows being the oldest child means he may need to help his two younger brothers from time to time. What he never expected Read More »
A Song for the Saints to Sing September 2, 2010 In case you missed the central points of the many-sided issues about which the apostle Paul wrote in the first part of his letter to Read More »
Alabama Baptist volunteers care for Haitian orphans in Jacmel September 2, 2010 In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, perhaps no story was more distressing than the plight of thousands of Read More »
Baha’i faith leaders receive 20-year jail sentence in Iran August 26, 2010 TEHRAN, Iran — Seven top leaders of the Baha’i faith who have been incarcerated in Iran since 2008 have each received jail sentences of 20 Read More »
Tanzanian court acquits evangelists of ‘illegal preaching’ August 26, 2010 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A Tanzanian court acquitted two evangelists of “illegal preaching” Aug. 12. After 10 months of hearings, a Kariakoo area court Read More »
Mob threats lead to closing of Indonesian church August 26, 2010 SIPIROK, Indonesia — Police and local government officials joined forces with a Muslim mob to close a church in North Sumatra province July 30. Church Read More »
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant takes gospel, music to Chile August 26, 2010 Sean Michel smiled through his distinctive, foot-long beard as he slid the guitar strap over his shoulder and greeted the crowd at El Huevo nightclub Read More »