Families urge to form mission statement

December 21, 2000

Developing a family mission statement can lead members to see themselves more as missionaries to their community, said a Southern Baptist writer and conference leader.

Christians in Middle East caught in crossfire

December 21, 2000

If Joseph and Mary were to venture into Bethlehem this Christmas Eve looking for a room at the inn, they’d need a fast donkey to

Character education gaining ground in schools

December 21, 2000

Character education is moving to the top of the school reform agenda. Sixteen states now mandate or encourage it through legislation. Thirty-six states and Washington

Alabama preacher burdened to share gospel in Croatia

December 21, 2000

Birmingham street preacher Tommy Littleton, who attends Southcrest Baptist Church, Bessemer, is encouraged by a small group of believers in Zagreb, Croatia who are working

School vouchers struck down

December 21, 2000

A federal court has struck down the school-voucher program in Cleveland, Ohio, saying it violates the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state. “This scheme

Samford receives education award

December 21, 2000

Samford University in Birmingham was one of four schools recognized after a rigorous examination in a prestigious and highly competitive new program. The U.S. Department