Limestone Association, new director of missions
July 30, 2015
Kevin Ward is the new director of missions for Limestone Association. He began July 27. Ward is a graduate of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.
First Church, Hartselle, new pastor Clayton K. Speed
July 30, 2015
Clayton K. Speed has been named the new pastor of First Church, Hartselle. His first day will be Aug. 16. He most recently served as
Alabama Legislature seeks solution to budget crisis
July 27, 2015
When Alabama legislators reconvene Aug. 3 in a truncated special session, they will be tasked with resolving the state budget crisis. Before them lay several
Percy III, William E. ‘Bill’ — Former Alabama Baptist pastor dies at 61
July 23, 2015
William E. “Bill” Percy III, who served as pastor of several Alabama Baptist churches, died July 6. He was 61. Percy graduated from Lake Charles
Ten Commandments ruling may threaten other states
July 23, 2015
OKLAHOMA CITY — If allowed to stand, an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling banning a privately funded Ten Commandments display on the state capitol grounds could
James Roy Carter — Former Alabama Baptist pastor, veteran dies
July 23, 2015
James Roy Carter, who served as pastor of two Alabama Baptist churches, died July 10. He was 87. Carter graduated from Huntsville High School and
Episcopals elect Curry first black presiding bishop
July 23, 2015
Salt Lake City — Episcopal bishops have made history again. On June 27 during a private meeting at St. Mark’s Cathedral in downtown Salt Lake
Heroes of the Faith: 2015 marks 600th anniversary of death of religious reformer who influenced Martin Luther
July 23, 2015
Jan Hus (1370–1415), a Bohemian religious thinker and reformer, was burned at the stake July 6, 1415, for heresy against the Catholic Church. This year
