Missions work grows at FBC Piedmont
December 9, 2004
Seven years ago, First Baptist Church, Piedmont, began supporting the ministry efforts of hometown boy John Gunter, a church member and missionary to the Dominican
Foundation plans to update resources, teach stewardship
December 2, 2004
Barry Bledsoe, president of The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, challenged messengers attending the Alabama Baptist State Convention in Montgomery to be good financial stewards by
ABHC continues preserving Baptist history
December 2, 2004
Preserving the history of Alabama Baptists continues to be the mission of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission (ABHC). Frances Hamilton, executive director of the ABHC,
Shocco celebrates past five years of growth
December 2, 2004
By Erin Webster For Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, the past five years have been ones of great change and growth, reported Shocco Director Buster
Understanding God’s reasons can lead to life’s purpose
December 2, 2004
Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is the issue of existence: “Why am I alive?” The second is the
WMU impacts missions worldwide through camps, offerings
December 2, 2004
Candace McIntosh, executive director of Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), stressed the importance of missions education to messengers of the Alabama State Baptist Convention, testifying
Samaritan Counseling Center marks 25 years
December 2, 2004
While recovering from substance abuse, a Birmingham single mother became so depressed and worried about conflict in her work environment that she found herself contemplating
Cooperative Program gifts up almost 10 percent
December 2, 2004
NASHVILLE — Contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program in October were up 9.66 percent over the same month in 2003, according to a
