About Alabama — County Government
October 11, 2007
The state of Alabama is divided into 67 counties, each with a government headed by an elected commission. Counties once were basically rural governments, but
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Iron City worship leaders cast ‘holy’ vision for church, themselves despite eye disease
October 11, 2007
From the time they were young, Lance and Terra DeMerchant wanted to serve God wholeheartedly. Now that they are serving as the first full-time husband-and-wife-team
BWA president meets with Arab leaders, shares vision of peace
October 11, 2007
As an expression of Baptists’ continued concern for peace and stability in the Middle East, Baptist World Alliance President David Coffey recently visited two Arab
Samford names minister, layperson of 2007
October 11, 2007
A bivocational minister and a dedicated layperson with eight decades of service between them were honored by Samford University Oct. 1. Jerry A. Butler (left),
55 years later, Carter returns to Pleasant Grove to serve church where his ministry began
October 11, 2007
In 1952, Charles T. Carter was starting out in the ministry at 16 and serving as the assistant pastor of Harmony Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove.
Vickery, Eura Mae
October 11, 2007
Excel Baptist Church Bethlehem Baptist Association Favorite Verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 3:5–6 Favorite Hymn: “Victory in Jesus” Hobbies: Doing puzzles Family Status: Widowed after 25 years of marriage
Southerners give more to religious groups
October 11, 2007
The numbers and charts prove it: Southerners are more generous to their churches, while lagging in other categories of giving. Using data provided by the
Alabama Baptists ‘largest number’ in rebuilding Louisiana
October 11, 2007
Though there are plenty of tourist attractions to see and things to do in Louisiana, this winter, a number of Alabama Baptists will burn up
