Baptists’ vulnerability to clergy sex abuse may be among highest

February 22, 2007

A recent sex scandal involving two north Texas pastors and the women who accused them of molestation is unusual because the victims — by now

Huntsville pastor still going strong after 35 years

February 22, 2007

It’s a church that has weathered the division and dwindling numbers that can strike, but through it all has been a set of unwavering

NAMB research center offers data to churches

February 22, 2007

Interested in research, statistics, demographics? The North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) new Center for Missional Research (CMR) has revamped and expanded its operations in Alpharetta,

Church, denominational loyalty reflects longevity, participation

February 22, 2007

Research conducted for Facts & Trends magazine shows two-thirds of all American Protestant churchgoers feel they will continue attending the same church in the near

Youth leaders use MySpace, other online tools to stay connected

February 15, 2007

Youth Minister Lara Blackwood starts her day the same way most of the young people at her church do — she signs on at MySpace.com.

Wetumpka organist, pianist honored for 50 years of service

February 15, 2007

When Bonnie Strickland and Joe Allen Turner became accompanists at First Baptist Church, Wetumpka, “I Love Lucy” was America’s favorite television show and Elvis Presley

‘Close-knit’ team has years of ball, missions learning under belt

February 15, 2007

It might appear as if First Baptist Church, Clanton, in Chilton Baptist Association has stacked its eight-member younger Challengers basketball team with players from the