Well-maintained cemeteries show churches’ respect for deceased

October 7, 2004

Upkeep of church cemeteries is vitally important to how visitors and passersby view the church as a whole, building experts say. For the best curb

Churches make visual first impressions before visitors even enter the doors

October 7, 2004

Passersby and visitors receive first impressions of churches much faster than most church leaders realize, according to building experts. Although many issues work together

Building professionals help churches avoid fires

October 7, 2004

It is estimated that 2,500 church fires occur every year causing more than $60 million in property loss. In Alabama, the state fire marshal’s office

Hurricanes push Alabama disaster relief volunteers, others to limits

October 7, 2004

As Southern Baptists launch the fourth disaster relief response to Florida, Alabama Baptists are taking a noticeably smaller part than usual. Tommy Puckett, director

McCones join World Reach

October 7, 2004

Harvey and Sharon McCone have joined the Birmingham-based international missions organization World Reach. Harvey will serve as the group’s international director of medical missions

TV journalist, singer reaches out to Alabama’s foster kids

October 7, 2004

Huntsville news anchor Lee Marshall leads what some would consider a charmed life. With her shock of red hair and broad smile, the Emmy-nominated Channel

Ministering together

October 7, 2004

During the recent response to Hurricane Charley, Mississippi Baptist disaster relief volunteers had the privilege of ministering together with volunteers from the Alabama Baptist disaster