Real-live vs. video

January 16, 2014

Referring to an article in the Jan. 2 issue (“Most Americans prefer real-live preaching, LifeWay survey shows”) concerning people preferring in-person to video preaching, it

Stephen Olford’s wife Heather dies at 89

January 16, 2014

Memphis, Tenn. — Barbara Heather Olford, who served in ministry throughout her life alongside her husband Stephen Olford, died Dec. 21, 2013. She was 89.

New features

January 16, 2014

I really am enjoying the new format for the paper. The changes have helped to achieve the mission as stated on the website (www.thealabamabaptist.org). The

Tom Lindsey

January 16, 2014

Old Salem Baptist Church, Frisco City Bethlehem Baptist Association Favorite Verse: Psalm 23:4 Favorite Hymn: “Days of Elijah” Hobbies: Fishing and golfing Family Status: Married to wife of 41

Online organization connects women with crisis pregnancy centers

January 16, 2014

The positive pregnancy test sent Brittany’s life into a tailspin. She had plans — college, career and, potentially, the Miss Pennsylvania pageant. Her boyfriend Andy,

Thanks for giving

January 16, 2014

My name is Stephen. I am serving in Southeast Asia with the International Mission Board. I wanted to write a thank you note to all

Nabers to Head Center for Ethics and Leadership

January 16, 2014

Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Drayton Nabers Jr., a veteran Birmingham attorney and business executive, is the new head of Samford University’s Frances Marlin