Baptist historian Robert Handy dies at 90

January 15, 2009

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Robert Handy, who studied under legendary Christian scholars like Paul Tillich before becoming a prominent Baptist historian in his own right,

December CP gifts down 14 percent from 2007

January 15, 2009

NASHVILLE — Contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Cooperative Program (CP) for December 2008 totaled $14,067,108.90 — 14.71 percent, or $2,426,627.36, below the $16,493,736.26

Churches unite to give Russellville Christmas

January 15, 2009

When a long-standing Russellville ministry that helped the needy at Christmastime shut down last year, churches in the community rallied to fill the void left

Alabama Baptist layman awarded 2008 state Easter Seals Achievement Award

January 15, 2009

Born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, birth defects impacting physical and mental abilities, 20-year-old Taylor Pike, of Lanett, works hard to overcome challenges. In December,

Baptism Center to be dedicated in Jordan

January 15, 2009

Several Alabama Baptists will take part in a March 20 dedication service for the new Baptism Center in Jordan. The center is located on the

Alabama couple use Guatemalan radio to spread gospel

January 15, 2009

For the last 25 years, James “Jim” and Carol McGriff have ministered to the Kekchi people of Cobán, Guatemala, forming relationships and sharing the truths