Should Churches Resort to Renting Pews?

January 30, 2014

The question posed by the title sounds ridiculous but it illustrates how desperate church finances are becoming. In many churches, members are asking what can

Theology 101 — Jesus: The Divine Word

January 30, 2014

This week we focus again on John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Bo Shedd

January 30, 2014

Etha Baptist Church, Cullman East Cullman Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Romans 8:28 Favorite Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Hobbies: Hunting and fishing Family Status: Wife, Melinda;

NavPress sells Life Bible Study division; Alabama Baptist to direct new group

January 30, 2014

NavPress has sold its Life Bible Study (LBS) division, publisher of biblically based digital and print content, to the newly formed Life Bible Study, LLC,

New Egyptian constitution gives Christians hope

January 30, 2014

Egyptian voters have approved a new constitution, leaving Christians a bit more hopeful, though it does not secure basic rights for religious minorities. One Egyptian

Northport Baptist celebrates 175th anniversary

January 30, 2014

With about 850 people in attendance, Northport Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa Baptist Association celebrated its 175th anniversary Nov. 3, 2013. Stephen Brown, Northport Baptist’s associate