IMB forced to pull from reserves
February 5, 2009
Facing another year of a troubled economy, International Mission Board (IMB) trustees approved pulling an increased amount from reserves in their Jan. 26–27 meeting. As
ALCAP leads statewide anti-gambling petition
February 5, 2009
Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP) is calling the faith community to sign petitions, voicing its opposition to the expansion and taxation of gambling. After learning
VP Elliff leaves IMB for ‘next level’ of life
February 5, 2009
Tom Elliff, senior vice president for spiritual nurture for the International Mission Board (IMB), announced his departure after three years of service. Elliff has led
83-year-old’s ministry journey includes all age groups, active retirement
February 5, 2009
Jack Shannon has seen and done a lot of things. During World War II, he lay wounded on the beach of Iwo Jima. But these
Retired pastor witnesses to 10,000 in three years
February 5, 2009
Ted Cotten reached a milestone — witnessing to 10,000 people — on Christmas Eve. By the second week of January: 11,000. “If God lets me
New Hispanic missionary called to central Alabama
February 5, 2009
To help reach out to the Hispanic community in central Alabama, a partnership effort has brought a new Hispanic catalytic missionary to Birmingham. Cary Hanks,
Shades Mountain Baptist Church part of relief efforts in Gaza Strip
February 5, 2009
A Birmingham-area church is helping lead the way in relief efforts for war-torn Gaza. Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Vestavia Hills, in Birmingham Baptist Association is
Samford’s Metress honored as outstanding professor
February 5, 2009
A Samford University faculty member who is considered one of the school’s “must-have” professors has been honored for his exceptional influence in the classroom. Chris
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