FBC Vernon begins next building phase

February 14, 2002

Twenty years ago, First Baptist Church, Vernon, dedicated its present building to God’s service. Now the church has outgrown its current space. In September, First,

Church growth a complex issue, study finds

February 14, 2002

A recent study of growing and declining churches found location and age of the church are not major factors I determining a church’s future.

Candice Bryant crowned Miss University of Mobile

February 14, 2002

Candice Bryant, a sophomore music major from Albertville, was crowned Miss University of Mobile 2002 Dec. 1, during the Miss University of Mobile Scholarship Pageant.

UAB sponsors ‘Church Day 2002’

February 14, 2002

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will sponsor “Church Day 2002” Feb. 23 at Bartow Arena. Church groups of 10 or more can purchase

Cotton, Oscar B.

February 14, 2002

Oscar B. Cotton, pastor of Corinth Baptist Church in Randolph County for 31 years, died Jan. 11. He was 75. Cotton also served as pastor

NAMB abandons endorsements of ordained female chaplains

February 14, 2002

North American Mission Board trustees decided Feb. 6 that while the agency’s Chaplains Commission “is committed to endorse chaplains, both men and women,” it will

Mulga Baptist Church celebrates 80th anniversary by breaking ground for new building

February 14, 2002

In a sanctuary full of memories, friends and members of Mulga Baptist Church, Birmingham Association, celebrated its 80th anniversary and ground breaking Dec. 9 with