Gulf coast Baptists welcome outsiders

August 28, 2003

Alabama’s coastal area has long been seen as a welcome mat for folks from outside. One church in the area typifies the way Baptists still

New children’s book to teach God’s love

August 28, 2003

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The International Bible Society (IBS) has released a new children’s book titled “God’s Great Love” with the goal of helping children

93-year-old FBC Glencoe member celebrates nearly 60 years in choir

August 28, 2003

In the last 59 years, First Baptist Church, Glencoe, has staffed more pastors and music ministers than Dolores McGlathery can remember. When she joined the

ELCA reports membership drop, revenue boost

August 28, 2003

CHICAGO — The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) reported a decline of 61,871 members last year — a drop of 1.21 percent — but

British editor, ad agencies try to boost church attendance

August 28, 2003

Unlike their cousins on the other side of the Atlantic, the British are notoriously not keen on going to church. The number attending has been

Australian prime minister says no to gay marriage

August 28, 2003

SYDNEY, Australia — Christian churches in Australia praised Prime Minister John Howard and Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson for publicly stating their opposition to the

Alabama Baptists first in evangelistic efforts, training, activities

August 28, 2003

Alabama Baptists’ strong role in evangelizing reflects the significance of Baptists evangelizing nationwide, evidenced by a recent Barna Research Group national study. This new study