Negative observation
August 6, 2009
I just returned from Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC) 2009. I have attended many events like YEC across my 20-plus years as a youth pastor. This
Alabama students learn to reflect Christ at YEC ’09
July 30, 2009
As more than 1,600 students lifted their hands, closed their eyes and offered up songs of praise to God, Wes Willis, lead singer of the
Samford seeks minister, layperson of year nominees
July 30, 2009
Samford University is seeking nominations for Alabama Baptist Minister of the Year and Layperson of the Year honorees. Minister of the year nominees may be
Social networking brings new ideas, methods to table
July 16, 2009
By Jeremy Henderson It was June 23, the first day of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., and Rick Lance, executive director
Slow, hard work for leaders
July 16, 2009
Sitting around three tables in the corner of a local restaurant in Newberry, a small community kept alive economically by a state prison, leaders of
Wellness retreat for hurting ministers
July 2, 2009
A wellness retreat for hurting ministers and their spouses will be held July 6–10 at Samford University in Birmingham. The retreat is sponsored by the
Roanoke’s four Brown brothers happen upon longtime ministry
June 18, 2009
One day in 1972, Valley’s rescue squad asked Casper Brown if he would sing a song at one of its fund-raisers. Some guys on the squad
FBC Winfield holds youth drama festival
May 28, 2009
Drama ministries are important parts of many Alabama Baptist churches and First Baptist Church, Winfield, is encouraging local youth to use their creative talents in
