Gardendale man indicted on child sex charges

November 19, 2013

Joel Kent Hodges, a former worship leader at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, Gardendale, has been indicted on charges of soliciting a child under 16

Birmingham Association’s King celebrates 25 years

November 14, 2013

“Great strides have been made in racial reconciliation and working between churches,” John E. King Jr. said. “We’re seeing God move in a mighty way.”

BHS President, CEO Shane Spees resigns

November 14, 2013

Shane Spees, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health System (BHS), has resigned to become president and chief executive officer of North Mississippi Health

FBC Pelham’s Pastor Shaw to retire in 2014

November 14, 2013

After 35 years of serving as pastor of First Baptist Church, Pelham, Mike Shaw plans to retire May 31, 2014. Shaw’s first pastorate started in

Faith and Family — Dealing with depression: What can a counselor do?

November 14, 2013

Research cited by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) suggests that delayed treatment for depression can lead to greater impairment in the future,

Faith and Family — Dealing with depression: ‘Depression does not change your status as a child of God’ Pathways counselor says

November 14, 2013

Pathways Professional Counseling www.pathwaysprofessional.org "If God loved me, I would not be depressed. I am depressed, so God must not love me.” This is the

Faith and Family — Dealing with depression: Bible vital resource for life’s challenges

November 14, 2013

Many Christians have experienced depression and the guilt that often comes with the belief that they should not have been depressed in the first place.