Barrentine new leader of Iowa Convention

January 25, 2001

DES MOINES, Iowa — Arkansas Baptist missions ministries team leader Jimmy Barrentine has been selected as the new executive director of the Baptist Convention of

Churches ‘often’ polarize over internal matters

January 18, 2001

After winning the presidency by a paper-thin margin and navigating weeks of legal maneuvers over the outcome, President-elect George W. Bush faces the daunting task

Pell City recognizes dedication of Arbor Baptist member

January 18, 2001

It seems Pauline Rich has made a career of being a “permanent substitute.” Back in the 1950s, she was asked by her employer to finish

Griggs retiring after 45 years in ministry

January 18, 2001

The end of January will mark Roy Griggs’ retirement as pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Alabaster. His last sermon will be the same as

Edwards retires from Shades Mountain’s music ministry

January 18, 2001

Aubrey Edwards will always remember Christmas Eve of 1976 in Birmingham. It was here that a lunch with former Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor Charles

Pastors cite persecution as major problem

January 11, 2001

PHOENIX — In a nationwide study of Protestant pastors, 91 percent said persecution of Christians is a major problem in today’s world and 77 percent

Pastor keeps priorities in face of illness

January 11, 2001

Without warning during a summer vacation with his family, Gardendale’s First Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines began to experience double vision. Both eyelids began to