Making changes, building relationships spark Baptists in Garden City July 16, 2009 Wayne Parker is unusual by Michigan standards. In a state where most Southern Baptist pastors come from out of state, Parker was not only born Read More
First-time pastor leads effort to rejuvenate Lake St. Helen Baptist Church July 16, 2009 Roger Green stood in the pulpit as pastor of Lake St. Helen Baptist Church for the first time Aug. 28, 2008. That morning, seven people Read More
Even churches feel financial pinch in America’s automobile capital July 16, 2009 For people who live and work in Michigan, one major concern continues to dominate headlines and dinner table conversation — the economy. The automobile industry Read More
Arabic calls to prayer represent one of 125 languages in Michigan July 16, 2009 It is midafternoon. A loudspeaker begins the Muslim chant calling adherents to prayer. Five times a day, the message sounds from the mosque, but the Read More
Baptist retreat influences generations July 16, 2009 A group of older Girls in Action (GAs) lounged around the cabin. The girls had worked all day on a missions project in upstate New Read More
Wellness retreat for hurting ministers July 2, 2009 A wellness retreat for hurting ministers and their spouses will be held July 6–10 at Samford University in Birmingham. The retreat is sponsored by the Read More
Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame July 2, 2009 The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHF) is soliciting nominations for the 2010 induction, which will be held March 4 during Women’s History Month. The Read More
State paper provides community, ministry ideas, window to world July 2, 2009 When Bethany Akridge was growing up, The Alabama Baptist newspaper was always laying around the house. But it wasn’t until college that she picked one Read More