Bower Memorial launches hospice ministry

February 2, 2012

Jim Griffin knows firsthand the important role Christian compassion can play in the lives of families whose loved ones are placed on hospice. Griffin witnessed

Hispanic congregations feel effects of Alabama’s immigration law

January 26, 2012

Declining church attendance. Stressed pastors. Uncertain futures. Such is life for Hispanic congregations in Alabama with the new immigration law. But the news isn’t all

Pastors needed for new book

January 12, 2012

The Bivocational and Small Church Leadership Network (BSCLN) needs authors for chapters of a book expected to be published this spring. The book will be

Springhill Pastor Kenneth Henson retires from ministry

January 5, 2012

For 62 years, Kenneth Henson led churches from the pulpit. And Dec. 25, Henson retired from Springhill Baptist Church, Millry, where he served for the

Baker celebrates 30 years on staff at McElwain Baptist

January 5, 2012

In 1981, McElwain Baptist Church, Birmingham, was in need of an interim staffer to run its activity center, complete with a gym and game room.

Former youth minister focus of abuse investigation

January 5, 2012

CYPRESS, Texas — A Texas youth minister already charged with statutory rape of a 16-year-old was arrested Dec. 14 for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages

Cullman County schools prep for intense bully awareness training

January 5, 2012

A teenager committing suicide because of bullying made headlines in Alabama more than once in 2011. Each time, community members would cry out that something