Learning how to become a ‘Vibrant Church’
March 26, 2009
Approximately 250 Alabama Baptist ministry leaders gathered March 10 at Green Valley Baptist Church, Hoover, for the Vibrant Church Conference, an event sponsored by the
‘Energetic, caring’ pastor Cheek retires after three decades of ministry at Northridge Church
March 19, 2009
A 30-year pastorate certainly has its joys — Ken Cheek would be the first to say so. Cheek retired Jan. 18 after three decades of
Greene County Gambling
March 19, 2009
Another gambling bill causing concern in the Legislature is Senate Bill 135 and its companion bill, House Bill 363. The Alabama Baptist is printing how
Hueytown youth perform acts of kindness
March 19, 2009
A group of sixth- and seventh-grade girls makes Valentine cards for nursing home residents as part of an Acts of Kindness project during DiscipleNow Weekend
Sand Mountain Baptists offer quick response, rebuild lives after tornado
March 19, 2009
After a tornado swept across the Sand Mountain area in February 2008, destroying homes and disrupting lives, Sand Mountain Baptist Association was quick to respond
University of Mobile president, trustee create metal cross sculpture for campus
March 19, 2009
Each time the two men approached the metal cross with their welding torch, they prayed. Then the hot hiss of flame searing steel would break
Sylacauga churches hold event to encourage community in tough economy
March 19, 2009
Sylacauga is hurting as layoffs impact more and more of its residents. Bruce McDonald knows that all too well. McDonald, a married father of two
Big-time ‘bingo’ businesses combine forces, bring in ‘star power’ to lobby bill
March 19, 2009
A passerby might have thought the Alabama House Tourism and Travel Committee public hearing March 11 was an electronic bingo gambling rally for Alabama’s soon-to-be
