Alabama Baptist churches grow, minister in starting new churches

April 1, 2004

Bobby Gordon, co-pastor of The Church at Hampton Cove in Huntsville, has been part of two church plants during his 17 years in the ministry.

Woodmont Baptist closes but ministry goes on

April 1, 2004

Woodmont Baptist Church in Mobile has closed its doors, but a gift to the University of Mobile (UM) will ensure that the congregation’s ministry continues

Alabama music minister retires to the choir

March 18, 2004

During more than 50 years of music ministry at Alabama Baptist churches LaWayne Fleming has inspired melodies in the lives of many people. Fleming, 67,

St. Clair director of missions finds ‘new phase’ of ministry

March 18, 2004

Billy Hunt retired as the St. Clair Association’s director of missions. But then he turned right around and reported to work the next business day,

Daily opportunities abound at home

March 18, 2004

In his book “Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century: Step-By-Step Strategies for Reaching People Over 50 (Group),” David P. Gallagher writes that seniors involved

Healthy worship involves discipline, benefits worshiper

March 18, 2004

Alabama Baptist worship leaders received a checkup on their attitudes and actions during the Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches conference March 8–9. Wendell Boertje, who is

Manage stress to improve, maintain physical health

March 18, 2004

Learning to manage stress is a key factor in improving physical health, according to Tommy Yessick, director of research and marketing for Upward Unlimited. Yessick

Burglary ‘saddens,’ not angers North Shelby Baptist Church pastor, members

March 11, 2004

North Shelby Baptist Church in Shelby Association was burglarized Feb. 7. The burglary happened sometime after 7:30 p.m. Items that were stolen included CD