Suspect detained in U.S. missionary deaths in Uganda
April 1, 2004
Ugandan authorities have detained a member of a local defense force in relation to the shooting deaths of two U.S. missionaries. Amin Aruma was picked up
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India missions work focuses on crossroads of Uttar Pradesh
April 1, 2004
Uttar Pradesh is a crossroads. The state in northern India is a crossroads for slave trafficking and prostitution because of its poverty, proximity to other
Alabama Baptist churches grow, minister in starting new churches
April 1, 2004
Bobby Gordon, co-pastor of The Church at Hampton Cove in Huntsville, has been part of two church plants during his 17 years in the ministry.
Gardner-Webb sports placed on NCAA probation
April 1, 2004
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — The NCAA placed Gardner-Webb University on probation for three years for multiple violations, including a lack of institutional control. The penalty,
Prison company enlists Christian outreach group
April 1, 2004
NASHVILLE — A new prison ministry program hopes to change the lives of repeat offenders by teaming one of the nation’s largest private prison owners
Alabama music evangelist celebrates 40-year ministry
April 1, 2004
When Leon Westerhouse was a little boy, he led worship services from his front porch for some neighborhood kids. Before he was old enough to
Mainline leaders endorse marriage amendment
April 1, 2004
WASHINGTON — Conservative activists in five mainline Protestant denominations have endorsed a federal amendment that would prohibit gay marriage. Coordinated by the Washington-based Association for
Jury acquits openly gay Methodist pastor
April 1, 2004
ELLENSBURG, Wa. — An openly gay Methodist pastor was acquitted by a jury of 13 fellow ministers March 20 after she admitted to her bishop
