Muslim cleric acquitted for ‘fake allegations’

September 5, 2013

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A court in Islamabad, Pakistan, dismissed charges Aug. 17 against a Muslim cleric arrested on suspicion of framing a Christian girl for

Michigan Baptist competes in ‘America’s Got Talent’

September 5, 2013

Sean Panikkar wanted to be an engineer. He didn’t really want to sing — he just saw it as a way to pad his resumé

LifeWay to acquire 17 Berean Christian Stores

September 5, 2013

NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Stores has begun the process of acquiring Berean Christian Stores, a 17-store chain located primarily in California, Arizona and the Midwest

Baptist camp raided, forced to close in Turkmenistan

September 5, 2013

MARY, Turkmenistan — Turkmenistan police raided a summer children’s camp run by the Baptist church in the southeastern town of Mary. Fifteen police plus health

BWA grants additional sum for Syrian relief

September 5, 2013

Homs, Syria — The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has granted an additional sum of $20,000 for Syrian relief following other grants in 2012 and early

Tallassee’s Elam Baptist sees growth, ‘new focus’

September 5, 2013

For Elam Baptist Church, Tallassee, the recent return of Gene Bridgman as pastor has brought church growth and a “new focus.” Bridgman served as the

Vestavia Hills’ Furr celebrates 20 years of service

September 5, 2013

Gary Furr celebrated 20 years of ministry as pastor of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church on Aug. 25. Fisher Humphreys, emeritus professor of divinity at Beeson