Jacksonville evangelist’s ham radio hobby extends his rea

July 24, 2003

When Emmett Roper finishes preaching, goes home and collapses in his favorite chair, his ministry doesn’t end. In fact, that’s where much of it begins.

FamilyFEST draws young volunteers to Texas

July 17, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 160 volunteers from 11 states gathered in San Antonio June 8–12 to participate in FamilyFEST, a Woman’s Missionary Union-sponsored missions

Alabama churches honor Jesus’ death with observance

July 17, 2003

First Corinthians 11 tells of the first observance of the Lord’s Supper when it says: “He broke the bread and said, ‘This is my body,

Many ministries owe start to recently retired Morgan DOM

July 17, 2003

With the retirement of Director of Missions Jere Patterson on May 31, Morgan Baptist Association witnessed the end of more than 12 years of faithful

Talladega gambling raid reminds officials of legal battle

July 17, 2003

With raids on video gambling machines being operated from two homes in Talladega County, the issue of whether video gambling is legal in Alabama surfaces

Dalraida church focuses on informing members, involving them in ministry

July 17, 2003

Rick Evans, pastor of Dalraida Baptist Church in Montgomery, first accepted a call into full-time ministry the day someone aimed a gun at him. Until

Alabama church signs offer wisdom, witness through sayings, verses

July 17, 2003

Church leaders often place informational marquees near church buildings to encourage or enlighten their congregation and community residents. Some display thought-provoking sayings like “God