Bentley, Jackie

March 3, 2005

In addition to serving as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Munford, Jackie Bentley is the chaplain and director of bereavement services at Lakeside

Retired pastor Sheppard dies

March 3, 2005

Longtime Alabama pastor Edward Sheppard died Nov. 10. He was 80. A native of Lucedale, Miss., Sheppard served numerous Alabama churches for 51 years as

OBSERVING LENT

March 3, 2005

The recent observances of times such as Advent and Lent among Southern Baptists is disturbing. (The Alabama Baptists, Feb. 24 issue.) Paul in his

Anniston church rebuilds, sees revival after fire

March 3, 2005

After an arsonist burned the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, Anniston, in 2001, members faced a dilemma – the decision to rebuild or relocate.

Decatur church finds local missions field in helping area churches with ministries

March 3, 2005

Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Decatur has answered the Acts 1:8 commission to be witnesses in its own “Jerusalem” by sending missionaries to smaller, struggling

Observing Lent

March 3, 2005

The recent observances of times such as Advent and Lent among Southern Baptists is disturbing. (The Alabama Baptist, Feb. 24 issue.) Paul in his letter