Alabamians appointed by NAMB
December 5, 2002
Three short-term missionaries with ties to Alabama have been appointed by the North American Mission Board (NAMB). They were appointed under the US/C-2 program, in
Mainstream Baptists hear Joel Gregory, elect Burton
November 28, 2002
Joel Gregory, former pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, headlined the Mainstream Alabama Baptists (MAB) meeting Nov. 19. Held at Southside Baptist Church, Birmingham, where
Opening New Doors, Tearing Down Old Walls
November 28, 2002
In Revelation 3:7–13, the apostle John is writing a letter to the church at Philadelphia. This church was called the faithful church. They had been
Support conservative candidates, Patterson urges luncheon attendees
November 28, 2002
A primary architect of the “conservative resurgence” in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) urged Alabama Baptists Nov. 18 to continue the effort. Paige Patterson, president
‘The Baptist Hour’ receives new name
November 21, 2002
FORT WORTH — The name of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) “The Baptist Hour” radio program has been changed to “Strength for Living” to
Arizona Baptist Foundation officials reindicted
November 21, 2002
PHOENIX — An Arizona grand jury has issued a new indictment accusing five men of defrauding investors of the Baptist Foundation of Arizona, authorities announced.
Missouri Baptists refuse to drop legal action
November 21, 2002
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Messengers to the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) rejected by a 2-to-1 majority a motion to drop legal action against five convention agencies.
Tennessee Baptists lose lottery fight; gambling implemented, expanded in two other states
November 14, 2002
Despite almost two years of opposition efforts by Alabama Citizens Action Program Executive Director Dan Ireland, a state lottery won approval in Tennessee Nov. 5.
