Ozark music minister retires after 29 years
March 1, 2007
William P. Hix Jr. will retire March 4 from Ozark Baptist Church in Dale Baptist Association after 29 years as minister of music. A
Churches can prevent, confront abuse situations
February 22, 2007
Within the walls of a church, a gray area occasionally becomes a snare for ministerial staff. It’s found where a legal obligation to report child
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
Hughie Denton retires after 47 years in ministry
February 15, 2007
Almost 47 years to the day he began his ministry, Hughie Denton will retire from the pastorate. March 4 will mark his last day as
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.
